{"id":471889,"date":"2025-09-23T22:47:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T22:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=471889"},"modified":"2025-09-24T00:16:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T00:16:28","slug":"wasnt-in-the-budget-snoops-extravagant-afl-demand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=471889","title":{"rendered":"'Wasn't in the budget': Snoop's extravagant AFL demand"},"content":{"rendered":"

American rapper Snoop Dogg<\/a> has landed in Melbourne for the AFL<\/a> grand final, already making his presence felt ahead of Saturday's big game with a "slight budget re-issue".<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, the headlining act for the pre-game entertainment was introduced to the MCG's hallowed turf, joining Collingwood stars and brothers Josh and Nick Daicos for a kick-to-kick.<\/p>\n

Controversy has surrounded the AFL's decision to hire Snoop Dogg<\/a>, with critics pointing to the legendary artist's views on the LGBTQ+ community and women, use of derogatory language, and legal issues centring on drug possession and gun possession throughout his career.<\/p>\n

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\"Snoop<\/p>\n

Across town at Marvel Stadium, a replica stage has been constructed, with Snoop Dogg and his back-up dancers beginning rehearsals, with more to follow later in the week.<\/p>\n

However, \ufeffbreakfast radio host Ross Stevenson has told 3AW's Rumour File<\/em><\/a> about one of Snoop Dogg's demands ahead of his performance, which has led to a revision of the budget.<\/p>\n

"There has been a slight budget re-issue with Snoop Dogg's appearance at the grand final on Saturday," he said.<\/p>\n

"\ufeffHe has demanded that a replica of the stage for Saturday be built at Marvel Stadium so he can rehearse before Thursday's rehearsal at the 'G.<\/p>\n

"I'm quite impressed that he wants to get it right, but it wasn't in the budget."<\/p>\n

The demand has not been confirmed by the AFL or Snoop Dogg's management.<\/p>\n

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There are conflicting reports about the exact amount the AFL is paying for Snoop Dogg's appearance, with some sources suggesting the fee is around $2 million.<\/p>\n

Others have claimed Snoop Dogg's earnings could be as high as $5 million\ufeff, the same amount reportedly paid to Katy Perry and Robbie Williams in previous years.<\/p>\n

While Snoop Dogg is the headliner, he will be supported by other Australian artists during the pre-game show, including Tash Sultana, Baker Boy and September specialist Mike Brady.<\/p>\n

Snoop Dogg is set to take to the stage at the AFL grand final at 1.30pm (AEST) on Saturday, with the grand final itself kicking off at 2:30pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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