Snoop Dogg shows off his massive bowl of weed Snoop Dogg posted massive 'bowl of weed' to Instagram Palazzo Versace one of most luxurious in Australia Hotel 'respects guest's privacy' NEWS that Snoop Dogg smokes weed isn't exactly groundbreaking. However the fact you're allowed to smoke up in one of Australia's flashest hotels is enlightening. The controversial rapper posted a picture on his Instagram of him smoking beside what looked to be a massive bowl of uncut marijuana at the Palazzo Versace hotel. Instagram pic of Snoop Dogg with a plate full of weed for breakfast at the Versace on the Gold Coast. However the hotel doesn't seem to mind telling Confidential, "We respect the privacy of all our guests. However we have no influence or control as to the image they wish to portray of their persona via their personal social media. This was bought to our attention today but he has actually checked out. It appears to be that (marijuana) but we don't know for sure. Palazzo versace interior and exterior photos of one of there hotel rooms Source: News Limited The Gold Coast leg of the Big Day Out music festival, held for the first time at Metricon Stadium, Carrara. Snoop Dogg performing at Metricon Stadium on January 19. There was already trepidation from Immigration Minister Scott Morrison about letting the star into the country after he was called to revoke his visa in a petition organised by a movement which claim he glorifies violence against women. Snoop, who is here for the Big Day Out festivals, is no stranger to controversy and was banned from Australia and denied a visa by then Prime Minister John Howard on character grounds in 2007. This came following the artist's conviction in the US on gun and drugs charges. Snoop isn't the only rapper lighting up down under. Wiz Khalifa, who toured the country this year, spoke is his desire to try our "local bud." "I'm going to smoke a tonne of weed down there," the rapper told Confidential. Interior and exterior photos of one of the hotel rooms at the hotel. Palazzo Versace - the Jardin Lounge is available for anyone to use, even if they're not staying in the hotel.