WORLD-FAMOUS rapper Snoop Dogg will perform at Southend's Talk Nightclub.

The club, in Lucy Road, is hosting the superstar on Friday, May 22.

Writing on it’s Facebook page, the club said: “WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE that world famous super star SNOOP DOGG will be performing at the club Friday 22nd May!!

“Tickets go on sale Tuesday 7th April 9am-5pm at £20! To get your hands on yours call 01702600600 first come first served basis or even pop down to the club and pick tickets up. They will be available online soon so watch this space!!”

Snoop Dogg rose to fame in the Nineties, releasing his first album, Doggystyle, in 1993. His most famous songs are “Gin and Juice” and “What’s My Name”.

Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, April 7.

The club confirmed it was not an April Fool's joke and Snoop Dogg tweeted the announcement himself: