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Snoop Dogg has been granted an Australian work visa, despite over 2,500 people signing a petition to prevent the rapper entering the country.
The US star is set to perform at The Big Day Out festival later this month, and his arrival in the country has caused controversy, after a petition was set up by women's rights group, Collective Shout. The group claim his lyrics glorify violence against women.
In a letter to Australian immigration minister Scott Morrison, the group stated: "Snoop Dogg's lyrics glorify violence against women which puts all women in danger. His behaviour also contradicts our national plan to reduce violence against women... If you really care about women and girls, you will revoke his visa and deny him entry."
Morrison also added that "Snoop Dogg has a visa", reports The Guardian.
Snoop will perform at the festival alongisde Beady Eye, The Hives and Deftones - who were collectively drafted in to replace Blur. Former Oasis drummer, (and current Beady Eye member) Chris Sharrock has described the booking as 'ironic'.
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