Snoop Dogg's attorney has told reporters that the rapper is pretty upset by the Australian government's decision to deny him entry to the country, and plans to appeal that decision. As previously reported, Aussie immigration minister Kevin Andrews confirmed that Snoop, aka Calvin Broadus, has failed to pass the Australian character test which takes previous convictions into account.
Attorney Donald Etra said in a statement: "We are very disappointed and hope that the minister will reconsider his decision. Snoop just completed a very successful European tour where he was able to spread his message of peace to his fans and hopes to continue it around the world. Snoop has no gang ties and this is evident through his ongoing efforts to get kids off the streets and out of gangs via self funded programs such as his youth football league. Snoop loves Australia and Australia loves Snoop. He truly hopes to have the opportunity to perform for his fans".
The rapper was due to co-host the Australian MTV Music Awards this Sunday, and MTV are still hopeful that they can work something out. Apparently the network has six immigration specialists on the case. MTV Australia MD Dave Sibley says: "We're putting a lot of energy in to making a case for how popular Snoop is and the fact he's been here before without incident... we're hopeful that when people tune in to MTV at seven o'clock on Sunday, they'll see Snoop Dogg on the red carpet".