Global music icon Snoop Dogg will headline the AFL grand final entertainment.
The AFL confirmed the rap mogul would follow Katy Perry, Kiss and Robbie Williams who have been massive grand final day hits in recent seasons.
'It's an absolute honour to be hitting the stage at the AFL Grand Final — it's one of the biggest events on the Aussie calendar,' the music megastar said.
' Can't wait to bring the energy and celebrate with the fans. Let's make it unforgettable.'
Snoop Dogg has been a sensation for more than three decades and in recent years has taken his talents to the NFL Super Bowl and the Paris Olympics.
'The AFL Grand Final is the biggest event on the Australian sporting calendar — and this year, it just got a whole lot bigger,' AFL CEO Andrew Dillon said.
'Snoop Dogg is a pioneer, a performer, and a true entertainer. He's played to packed stadiums around the world — but we think 100,000 fans at the MCG might just be his most iconic crowd yet.
'We want Grand Final Day to be an unforgettable celebration of footy — and beyond the four quarters of the match, a celebration of culture, energy, and entertainment. Snoop fits that brief better than anyone.
'From Long Beach to the biggest stage in Australian sport — Snoop Dogg is coming to the MCG for the Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment, and we're ready to make history.'
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