Overview
- Ross Stevenson first suggested on 3AW’s Rumour File that US rapper Snoop Dogg could perform at the AFL Grand Final on 27 September
- Russel Howcroft said the AFL has taken full control of Grand Final entertainment bookings, ending reliance on third-party agencies
- Snoop Dogg’s scheduled performance in the Philippines with Dr Dre and Ice Cube on 25 September is cited as making his Melbourne appearance logistically feasible
- The AFL has not officially confirmed any headliner for the 2025 pre-game entertainment
- Recent Grand Finals have featured global stars including Robbie Williams in 2022, KISS in 2023 and Katy Perry in 2024