The AFL has confirmed US hip hop legend Snoop Dogg as the centrepiece of this year’s grand final entertainment.

The 53-year-old, born Calvin Broadus in Long Beach, California, will crip walk in the footsteps of Katy Perry, Robbie Williams, KISS and The Killers when he takes to the stage at the MCG on September 27.

In a message to fans ahead of the performance, Snoop said “let’s make it unforgettable”.

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“It’s an absolute honour to be hitting the stage at the AFL grand final — it’s one of the biggest events on the Aussie calendar,” he said.

“Can’t wait to bring the energy and celebrate with the fans.”

No stranger to major sporting events, Snoop Dogg was part of the star-studded 2022 half-time show at Super Bowl LVI in his native Los Angeles, where he performed alongside fellow rap icons Dr Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J Blige.

He also became a cult favourite during last year’s Olympic Games in Paris courtesy of his unique observations for US broadcaster NBC.

He was last in Australia in 2023 as part of his I Wanna Thank Me tour and was previously part of the bill for the final Big Day Out run in 2014. His hit singles locally include the chart-toppers Signs and Wet, as well as Who Am I? (What’s My Name), Gin and Juice, Beautiful and the Dr Dre collaborations Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang, Still D.R.E and The Next Episode.

Snoop Dogg was banned from entering Australia in 2007 on character grounds, but the ban was lifted the following year.