SNOOP DOGG LIGHTS UP AFL GRAND FINAL WITH ALL-STAR AUSTRALIAN CAMEOS
Hip-hop meets Aussie rules on the MCG stage
Snoop Dogg delivered a high-energy halftime performance at the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne, joined by Australian stars Jessica Mauboy, Baker Boy and Tash Sultana. In front of nearly 100,000 fans, the set mixed global hits with local collaborations, drawing cheers despite pre-event debate over the US rapper’s booking. Live TV and social clips quickly trended across Australia.
A cultural mash-up and a ratings play
The AFL has long used music acts to broaden the Grand Final’s reach, and the marquee cross-over underscores the code’s push for younger audiences. Critics questioned the fit; supporters called it the day’s highlight. Promoters said the mix of homegrown talent and an international headliner was deliberate to amplify exportable moments online.
