- Rap icon Snoop Dogg excited to perform at MCG
After nailing two goals on the MCG, Snoop Dogg has revealed his surprising knowledge about the AFL at a press conference that was very tightly controlled after complaints about his selection to perform at the grand final.
The wave of controversy that followed after the AFL’s announcement of the iconic American artist was all but forgotten when he strutted into a function on Thursday.
The 53-year-old said all the right things when sitting down for an on-stage interview.
However, the AFL declined to put Snoop up for an all-in media conference, like previous entertainers Katy Perry and Robbie Williams have done.
‘I’m expecting the crowd to be crazy, I know what this means,’ Snoop said.
‘I’ve been coming to this country for years and I understand what this game is and what it means.
Snoop Dogg says he cannot wait to perform in front of a capacity crowd at the MCG
The Rap icon had a kick on the MCG on Tuesday with Collingwood stars Nick and Josh Daicos
‘I know that it’s not just a sport, it’s a way of life.
‘I know it’s not just a team or club, it’s part of your DNA, so I understand what is at stake.
‘I’m here to do my part and to bring what I bring to the table.’
Snoop made an instant impact on arrival in Melbourne, having a kick on the MCG on Tuesday with Collingwood stars Nick and Josh Daicos.
The self-proclaimed athletic sports fan spectacularly kicked both of his kicks through for a goal, even one tricky snap from the pocket.
The famous artist, responsible for hits like ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’, ‘Beautiful, and ‘Gin and Juice’, has even had his own footy card made, posting it to his 88.6 million Instagram followers.
Snoop will be joined by some ‘special’ guests, who will be a surprise on the day.
Australian artists Vera Blue, Tash Sultana, Baker Boy and footy anthems man Mike Brady have already been confirmed in the line-up.
The famous artist has even had his very own footy card made to honour the occasion
Snoop played it safe when asked for a tip between Geelong and the Brisbane Lions.
But he was presented with a jumper from both of the competing teams – the Lions one with Snoop on the back, the Cats guernsey with Dogg.
‘I’m not going to split half the people that love me,’ he said.
AFL boss Andrew Dillon defended the decision to hire Snoop Dogg to perform.
‘I’ve been really confident with the choice of Snoop,’ he said.
‘He’s performed at the Olympics, he’s performed at a Super Bowl, and he’ll suit our stage.
‘I’ve always been confident that he’d put on a show, but even more confident now.’
