Snoop Dogg Faces Fan Backlash Over Melbourne AFL Show And Late Sydney Performance

Snoop Dogg delivered a highly praised 14-minute performance at the 2025 AFL Grand Final in Melbourne, impressing nearly 100,000 fans with hits like 'The Next Episode' and a duet with Jessica Mauboy. However, his subsequent DJ set at Sydney's Bella Live venue faced significant backlash due to his late arrival after flying from Melbourne, with fans waiting for over five hours and many leaving before he performed. The Sydney show, marketed as a "once-in-a-lifetime" event with tickets ranging from $80 to $3,000, saw disappointed audiences criticizing the rapper's tardiness and the overall quality of his DJ set, which featured covers and lesser-known songs. Social media was flooded with calls for refunds and complaints about the poor event management and Snoop's brief, lackluster performance. Despite the contrasting experiences, Snoop was praised for remaining calm during technical difficulties at the AFL Grand Final pre-match entertainment. The Sydney disappointment followed a night marked by scheduling conflicts and extensive delays, leaving many fans feeling their money was wasted.