Dr. Dre Criticizes Olympic Breakdancing, Calls for Higher Standards

Dre believes the competition wasn’t taken seriously enough.

Dr. Dre’s connection to the 2024 Olympics was strong. His longtime collaborator, Snoop Dogg, was a torchbearer and a viral sensation throughout the games, and Dre himself performed alongside Snoop during the closing ceremonies. With the next Olympic Games set to be held in Los Angeles, Dre and Snoop are likely to have an even bigger presence. While the legendary producer enjoyed much of the Olympics, he was deeply disappointed with one event in particular: breakdancing.

As a hip-hop icon since the 1980s, Dr. Dre is well-versed in the culture’s core elements, including breakdancing. However, what he witnessed during the Olympics left him unimpressed. “I did not like that,” Dre told Entertainment Tonight. “There are so many incredible breakdancers out there, I don’t understand why they chose this person.” The person in question was “Raygun,” an Australian dancer who went viral for her notably poor performance, scoring zero points from the judges and becoming an instant meme. While Dr. Dre admitted that the Raygun bit was humorous, he lamented the missed opportunity to showcase real breakdancing talent on a global stage.

Dr. Dre Feels ‘Raygun’ Mocked the Art of Breakdancing

“It was funny, I got some laughs out of it,” Dr. Dre acknowledged. “But seriously, what the fck? There are so many incredible breakdancers out there; I don’t understand how this happened.” Dre wasn’t alone in his criticism. Fellow producer Pete Rock also took to Twitter during the breakdancing event, ridiculing Raygun’s performance. “Ooohhh sht,” he tweeted. “That bunny hop kangaroo sh*t she was doing had me rolling. This is so messed up.” Determined to ensure that the 2028 Olympics take things more seriously, Dr. Dre has a plan—he intends to compete as an athlete.

In his interview with Entertainment Tonight, Dr. Dre revealed that he plans to try out for the U.S. archery team. “I stopped for a while, but my son got me a setup,” he explained. “I don’t remember if it was for my birthday or Father’s Day or something like that. So now I have it set up in my backyard.” Dre shared that his passion for archery dates back to middle school. “Wouldn’t it be something to go, especially with the games being here in LA, and win a gold medal?” he mused. One thing’s for sure: he’s determined not to pull a “Raygun.”

PETITION STARTED OVER RACHEL GUNN

Allegations have emerged accusing Dr. Rachel Gunn, also known as RayGun, of manipulating the qualification process by establishing her own governing body, withholding grants from underprivileged performers, and enabling her husband to coach the national team. In response, Australians have launched a petition calling for an investigation and an apology, which has already gained over 13,000 signatures.