How Snoop Dogg revealed which AFL team he barracks for almost a DECADE ago - as footy fans are divided over his gig at this year's grand final
Naturally, it's the Western Bulldogs, with the 53-year-old posting a meme to Instagram in 2016 featuring his face superimposed over a number of the club's players with the caption 'Western Snoopdoggs'.
It comes as the Drop It Like It's Hot singer was confirmed on Tuesday as the headline pre-match entertainment ahead of the AFL Grand Final on September 27 at the MCG.
'It's an absolute honour, it's one of the biggest events on the Aussie calendar,' Snoop said. 'I can't wait to bring the energy and celebrate with the fans.'
Snoop performed at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show and also headlined the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony.
'The AFL grand final is the biggest event on the Australian sporting calendar — and this year, it just got a whole lot bigger,' AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon said following the development.
Naturally, it is the Western Bulldogs, with the 53-year-old posting the above meme to Instagram in 2016
The reaction from footy fans following the development about Snoop Dogg was mixed, with some fans seeing the lighter side of the star's reputation for smoking weed (pictured)
'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.'
Despite Dillon's enthusiasm for securing the services of Snoop Dogg, the reaction from footy fans online was mixed.
'Like Snoop, but don't think he's suitable for Grand Final entertainment,' posted one in response on X.
'Hope he sings the Menulog song, absolute banger,' joked another.
'Meatloaf version two,' blasted a third, referencing the woeful performance from the late rock singer in 2011.
A fourth pointed to Snoop Dogg's playlist, with the lyrics - and song titles - explicit to say the least.
The AFL has welcomed some huge names to the MCG for the pre-match Grand Final entertainment in recent years.
Katy Perry took to the stage in 2024, performing her smash hits including Roar, Teenage Dream and California Gurls, while Robbie Williams impressed when he took to the stage in a bright pink blazer in 2022.
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