American music sensation is rumoured as a shock choice to play at the AFL Grand Final
Snoop Dogg is, according to 3AW Melbourne, being lined up to perform at this year's showpiece event.
The world-renowned American hip-hop artist, 53, made headlines this week after joining up with former Real Madrid and Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric in purchasing a stake in Welsh football club Swansea City.
As the AFL looks to grow its audiences around the world, Ross Stevenson, on 3AW's Rumour File, on Thursday, revealed that the AFL was looking to draft in Snoop Dogg to perform at the 'G.
While speaking on the Breakfast show with Russell Howcroft, Stevenson interestingly noted that there was one telling detail that could prove the rumour to be true, noting that Snoop Dogg was playing a show in the Philippines two days before the Grand Final.
'Do you like to travel?' Stevenson asked Howcroft. 'Do you want to go to the Philippines this year? You want to go to MOA Stadium in the Philippines?' He added: 'You want to go there on September 25?'
'Well, the Dees won't be playing?' Howcroft responded. Stevenson replied: 'You know who you can see in the Philippines on September 25? Snoop Dogg.'
He also added that Snoop Dogg was set to be with another surprise guest while he's in the Philippines.
Howcroft said: 'Aw, he's on his way!' Stevenson added: 'He's in the neighbourhood! I said to Damien Barrett about the rumour about Snoop Dogg being the Grand Final entertainment. He goes: 'He might need someone else with him...'
'Do you know who he's with in the Philippines two days before the Grand Final?
'Dr Dre?' Howcroft replied, with Stevenson adding: 'Dr Dre is correct! Does that get the job done, Damien.'
Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre notably performed during the Super Bowl half-time show back in 2022.
The AFL has welcomed some huge names to the MCG for the pre-match entertainment over the years. Katy Perry took to the stage in 2024, performing hits including 'Roar', 'Teenage Dream' and 'California Gurls'. In 2022, Robbie Williams took to the stage in a bright pink blazer that remains in the MCG's museum, while in 2020, Aussie band, the DMA's performed their version of Cher's 'Believe'.
Howcroft also delivered his theory behind how the AFL managed to get Snoop Dogg to perform at the Grand Final.
'I believe what's happening this year is that the AFL is taking full control of who is the entertainment at the AFL Grand Final,' he explained.
'They used to outsource it [the entertainment]. That third party is no longer involved. It is all in-house.'
Turns out @snoopdogg is a GC SUNS supporter. #foshizzle #FIREUP pic.twitter.com/7T2dwAW5D3
— Gold Coast Suns (@GoldCoastSUNS) January 20, 2014
Snoop Dogg, interestingly, is a fan of Aussie rules football and is a fan of the Gold Coast Suns.
Back in 2014, the Suns published a picture of Snoop Dogg performing in a nightclub while sporting their famous red and gold guernsey.
But it remains to be seen whether Snoop will see his team play in the showpiece event, despite the Suns enjoying a brilliant season so far. They currently sit eighth in the ladder, four points ahead of the Bulldogs in ninth.
Damien Hardwick's side have never made a finals appearance since they entered the league back in 2011, with their highest finish coming in 2022 and 2014 when they placed 12th.
Snoop Dogg, meanwhile, has had a busy summer already, having announced that he has made a very surprising invested in Championship club Swansea City in Wales.
The rap star, who is renowned for hits such as 'The Next Episode', 'Gin and Juice' and 'Drop It Like It's Hot', spoke of his love for soccer, following the investment.
'My love of football is well known, but it feels special to me that I make my move into club ownership with Swansea City.
'The story of the club and the area really struck a chord with me. This is a proud, working-class city and club. An underdog that bites back, just like me.
'I'm proud to be part of Swansea City. I am going to do all I can to help the club, and I look forward to getting to know all my YJBS.'
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