Overview

• The US rapper performed a roughly 15–20 minute set at the MCG about an hour before first bounce, following pre‑show segments featuring Baker Boy and Mike Brady.
• A large-scale production featured marching bands, dancers and pyrotechnics, with guest turns from Australian artists Jessica Mauboy, Baker Boy and Tash Sultana.
• The setlist sampled hits including The Next Episode, Nuthin’ But a G Thang, Drop It Like It’s Hot, Signs, Beautiful, Gin and Juice and Who Am I (What’s My Name).
• Reactions ranged from strong praise to sharp criticism on social platforms, with The Roar reporting the AFL deleted one initial post after varied responses.
• Media reports continued to estimate an appearance fee of AU$2m–$5m without official confirmation, as AFL CEO Andrew Dillon defended the choice as appropriate for a family audience.