Tag: Snoop Dogg

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Snoop Dogg Gets a Visa

There’s good news for Snoop Dogg fans: the American rapper has been granted an Australian visa.

But there is a slight catch. After evaluating his criminal record, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship has ordered the hip hop star to undertake counselling before he arrives.

“Given his criminal record, the department undertook a full character assessment of Snoop Dogg’s criminal history and previous conduct before making a decision on his visa application,” a departmental spokesman said.

“In making this decision, the department weighed his criminal convictions against his previous behaviour while in Australia, recent conduct – including charity work – and any likely risk to the Australian community.

“We took into account all relevant factors and, on balance, the department decided to grant the visa.”

The department added that Snoop’s visa will also be cancelled if he fails to abide by the law during his Aussie stay. I hope he’s on his best behaviour! Snoop Dogg will tour with Ice Cube and Bone Thugs N Harmony. Here are all the dates!

29 October 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
31 October 2008 – Acer Arena, Sydney
2 November 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
5 November 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
7 November 2008 – Burswood Dome, Perth

Image source: Hooverdust @ Flickr

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Snoop Dogg Tour in Doubt

Snoop Dogg hopes to visit Australia for a massive tour with Ice Cube in October. But with the Aussie government launching a full investigation into his criminal past, it may not happen.

Snoop, aka Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr, applied for a visa last month. Provisional approval was granted, but that doesn’t mean he’s in the clear just yet.

“That process is in line with the procedures established by the previous government on the consideration of visa applicants,” a Department of Immigration spokesman said.

“Mr Broadus has not been granted a visa, there are further steps required beyond character assessment before a visa is granted. The department has now decided to do a full assessment of the character of Mr Broadus.”

This is the same department responsible for Snoop cancelling his Australian tour plans last year, so I won’t hold my breath for them granting his visa this time.

Cancelling the latest tour would be a crushing blow to Australian urban fans still reeling from the repeated postponements of tours from Mary J. Blige and Timbaland. Can’t we let in the hip hop stars who actually want to be here?

Image source: Janet Dancer @ Flickr