American rapper Snoop Dogg has landed in Melbourne for the AFL grand closing, already making his presence felt forward of Saturday’s massive recreation with a “slight finances re-issue”.
On Tuesday, the headlining act for the pre-game leisure was launched to the MCG’s hallowed turf, becoming a member of Collingwood stars and brothers Josh and Nick Daicos for a kick-to-kick.
Controversy has surrounded the AFL’s decision to hire Snoop Dogg, with critics pointing to the legendary artist’s views on the LGBTQ+ group and girls, use of derogatory language, and authorized points centring on drug possession and gun possession all through his profession.
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Snoop Dogg’s arrival in Melbourne for the AFL grand closing has already include a expensive demand. 9News/ Getty
Throughout city at Marvel Stadium, a duplicate stage has been constructed, with Snoop Dogg and his back-up dancers starting rehearsals, with extra to comply with later within the week.
Nonetheless, breakfast radio host Ross Stevenson has advised 3AW’s Rumour File about one among Snoop Dogg’s calls for forward of his efficiency, which has led to a revision of the finances.
“There was a slight finances re-issue with Snoop Dogg’s look on the grand closing on Saturday,” he stated.
“He has demanded {that a} duplicate of the stage for Saturday be constructed at Marvel Stadium so he can rehearse earlier than Thursday’s rehearsal on the ‘G.
“I am fairly impressed that he desires to get it proper, however it wasn’t within the finances.”
The demand has not been confirmed by the AFL or Snoop Dogg’s administration.
There are conflicting experiences concerning the actual quantity the AFL is paying for Snoop Dogg’s look, with some sources suggesting the payment is round $2 million.
Others have claimed Snoop Dogg’s earnings may very well be as excessive as $5 million, the identical quantity reportedly paid to Katy Perry and Robbie Williams in earlier years.
Whereas Snoop Dogg is the headliner, he can be supported by different Australian artists in the course of the pre-game present, together with Tash Sultana, Baker Boy and September specialist Mike Brady.
Snoop Dogg is ready to take to the stage on the AFL grand closing at 1.30pm (AEST) on Saturday, with the grand closing itself kicking off at 2:30pm.
