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Australian Visa Ban on Snoop Dogg lifted
14 September 2008
Snoop Doggs October and November tour will now go ahead as the rapper is a last granted a visa for Australia.
The Australian Department of Immigration initially denied Snoop Dogg an Australian visa due to his prior drug and weapons convictions in America.
Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, has toured Australia before on numerous occasions between 1998 and 2007, although was not able to co-host the MTV Australian Video Music Awards in April 2007 after failing a character test for entry to Australia.
A temporary visa for Australia was approved last month but the tour was put in jeopardy after a public outcry.
The Australian actor and Hollywood star Russell Crowe took issue with the Australian Government in defence of Snoop, arguing the singers global reputation with his fans, charity work and previously successful Australian tours.
A representative for the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship stated that, as a form of charity work, during the tour Snoop Dogg would be helping Australian youngsters who where deemed to be a risk.
'We took into account all relevant factors and, on balance, the department decided to grant the visa.' the spokesperson said. 'Calvin Broadus will need to abide by Australia's laws and he will be formally counselled before his arrival about his visa conditions and our expectations relating to his conduct.'
Also billboarded with Snoop Dogg on the West Coast Originals Australian Tour is Ice Cube and Bones Thugs n Harmony. The tour commences in Brisbane on October 29. Tickets will be on sale as from September 17.
Australian Visa
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