Snoop Dogg Expected To Demand Replica Stage For 2025 AFL Grand Final Rehearsals

Snoop Dogg is set to headline the entertainment at the 2025 AFL Grand Final at the MCG, but his appointment has sparked controversy due to his past comments on same-sex relationships and lyrics considered sexist and misogynistic. Ahead of the event, he reportedly made an unprecedented demand for a replica of the Grand Final stage to be built at Marvel Stadium so he can rehearse prior to the official rehearsal at the MCG, which caused budget concerns for the AFL. Photos have surfaced confirming the stage's construction and rehearsals taking place at Marvel Stadium. Snoop Dogg also engaged with the local culture by practicing Australian football skills, even successfully kicking goals during his visit. Despite calls to remove him from the lineup, many fans supported his performance, and he will share the stage with several notable Australian artists. The AFL's decision to pay Snoop Dogg approximately $5 million continues to draw mixed reactions amid ongoing debate over his suitability for the event.