Snoop Dogg's Sydney Show Sparks Outrage: Fans Demand Refunds!
SNOOP DOGG'S SYDNEY SAGA: RAPPER LEFT FANS WAITING HOURS, THEN SERVES UP BIZARRE CONCERT
The streets of Sydney's northwest were abuzz with excitement on Saturday night as fans eagerly awaited the arrival of rap superstar Snoop Dogg at the Bella Vista Hotel. The 53-year-old hip-hop icon had just wowed the crowds in Melbourne with a blistering performance at the AFL Grand Final, and Sydneysiders were buzzing to see what he had in store for them.
But as the night wore on and the clock ticked past midnight, it became clear that Snoop was running fashionably late – or so it seemed. Doors opened at 8pm, but it wasn't until after 2am that the Doggfather finally took to the stage. And when he did, fans were left scratching their heads as he served up a truly bizarre concert.
For those who had shelled out anywhere from $80 for general admission to over $3,000 for VIP booths, the wait was well worth it – or so they thought. Snoop's setlist was a curious mix of his own hits and unexpected covers, including a rendition of Journey's Don't Stop Believin' that left some fans bewildered.
As the night wore on, social media erupted with complaints from disgruntled concertgoers who felt ripped off by Snoop's tardiness. "I waited for four hours before I had to leave," one fan wrote. "Refund!" another demanded.
But it wasn't just the wait that left fans fuming – it was also the quality of the performance. While Snoop did treat the crowd to some of his biggest hits, including Drop It Like It's Hot and Gin and Juice, he seemed to be phoning in the effort. And when he did break out into song, his voice sounded more like a rusty gate than the smooth flow fans have come to expect from him.
Despite the mixed reviews, Snoop's team was quick to defend the rapper's actions. "Snoop is a consummate professional and always puts on an amazing show," a spokesperson told The Scholarly Note. "Last night was no exception – he brought the house down with his unique blend of hip-hop and rock."
But not everyone was buying it. As one fan pointed out, Snoop had been in the country for days before his Sydney gig, and could have easily scheduled a soundcheck or rehearsal to ensure things ran smoothly.
"Snoop 'on his way' for past 4.5 hours?" another fan quipped. "Bro, what even?"
The backlash against Snoop's performance came just hours after he had been hailed as the King of Rap at the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne. The event drew nearly 100,000 fans to the MCG, and Snoop stole the show with a blistering nine-song set that featured some surprising collaborations.
From his hit single The Next Episode to Baker Boy's special guest appearance on Still D.R.E., Snoop had the crowd eating out of the palm of his hand. And when he closed out the night with a rendition of Gin and Juice, complete with flames shooting metres into the sky, fans were left gasping in awe.
But despite the glowing reviews from Melbourne, Snoop's Sydney show will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. As one fan summed it up: "Absolute joke. We were told he was a no-show and left. I want a refund."
Snoop is set to perform two more gigs in Sydney on Sunday night before departing the country – but fans are holding their breath, wondering if they'll get what they paid for.
SNOOP DOGG'S SYDNEY SHOW DATES:
- Greenwood Hotel: 8pm
- Cargo Bar: 10pm
TICKET PRICES: $80 (general admission), over $3,000 (VIP booths)
SNOOP DOGG'S SYDNEY VENUES: Bella Vista Hotel, Greenwood Hotel, Cargo Bar