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Global star Snoop Dogg is set to headline the 2025 AFL Grand Final pre-match entertainment at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). His performance is scheduled to commence at 1:43 PM AEST, just under an hour before the first bounce of the grand final between the Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions. This marks Snoop Dogg’s first performance at an Australian sporting event. His appearance has drawn significant attention, with some controversy arising over past lyrics and comments. According to the Fox Sports website, Snoop spoke at a media event on Thursday. “These are dreams come true for me,” the US rapper said of playing at events like the Grand Final, the Super Bowl and the Olympics. Snoop said he was looking forward to a “crazy” passionate crowd.At what time will Snoop Dogg perform?Snoop Dogg is scheduled to take the AFL Grand Final stage at 1:43 PM AEST, just under an hour before the opening bounce.How much is he paid for the performance?The Sporting News website suggests Snoop Dogg is set to earn between AU$2 million and AU$5 million for his AFL Grand Final performance. Regardless, it’s a substantial fee for roughly 20 minutes on stage.Live EventsFor context, last year’s pre-match entertainer, Katy Perry, reportedly received around AU$5 million for her set. In 2023, rock legends KISS energized the MCG crowd, though their fee was not made public. Before that, Robbie Williams was said to have earned approximately AU$1 million for his 2022 pre-match performance.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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