A Movie Moment Sparks Controversy

During an August 20, 2025, appearance on the It’s Giving podcast, Snoop Dogg, 53, recounted an uncomfortable experience watching Pixar’s 2022 Lightyear with his grandson. The film, a Toy Story spinoff, features a lesbian couple—Alisha Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba) and her wife—raising a child. Snoop’s grandson, puzzled, asked, “Papa Snoop, how she have a baby with a woman? She a woman!” Snoop admitted, “It threw me for a loop. I didn’t come here for this s***. I just came to watch the goddamn movie.”

Caught off-guard, Snoop shushed his grandson, saying, “Eat your popcorn,” unable to explain. “I’m scared to go to the movies now,” he added. “Y’all throwing me in the middle of s*** I don’t have an answer for.” His blunt remarks, questioning if “we have to show that at this age,” have fueled a cultural clash, with X posts exploding: “Snoop’s speaking facts! Kids shouldn’t deal with this! #Lightyear” versus “Snoop’s out of line! Love is love! #LGBTQ.”

The Lightyear Backlash Revisited

Snoop’s comments tap into a lingering controversy. Lightyear’s same-sex kiss, initially cut, was reinstated after Pixar staff protested Disney’s censorship, per Variety (2022). The scene led to bans in countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with conservative U.S. critics, including some on X, decrying it as “pushing an agenda.” Chris Evans, the film’s star, called detractors “idiots,” telling Reuters in 2022, “The human story is one of constant social awakening.”

Snoop’s reaction echoes these debates. While Lightyear doesn’t detail how the couple conceived—likely via artificial insemination or IVF—his grandson’s questions highlight the challenge of explaining complex topics to kids. “They’re gonna ask questions. I don’t have the answer,” Snoop said, a sentiment resonating with some parents but drawing ire from others.

Public Reaction: A Nation Divided

The backlash was swift. On X, supporters rallied, with one user posting, “Snoop’s just being real—kids’ movies shouldn’t force tough talks! #TeamSnoop.” Others slammed him, with a viral post reading, “Snoop’s homophobia is disappointing. Kids deserve to see all families! #LGBTQRights.” A GLAAD report (June 2025) noted only two 2024 kids’ films had LGBTQ+ characters, both in minor roles, undermining claims of “overrepresentation.”

Snoop’s remarks also stirred international ripples. Australia’s 9 News reported calls to cancel his upcoming AFL Grand Final performance, citing a “double standard” after the league sanctioned a player for a homophobic slur. Shadow Immigration Minister Paul Scarr told Newsweek, “It’s a Grand Final—focus on football, not controversy.”

Snoop’s Legacy vs. Modern Expectations

Snoop Dogg, a hip-hop pioneer with 16 grandchildren, has long navigated cultural shifts. His past support for same-sex marriage in 2013 (HuffPost) contrasts with his current unease, revealing a generational gap. “Snoop’s not hateful, just unprepared,” media analyst Jeff Jarvis told Complex. “He’s grappling with a changing world.” Yet, his history of homophobic language, like a 2014 Instagram slur, fuels criticism, with The Wrap calling his comments “insensitive.”

LGBTQ+ advocates argue Snoop missed a teaching moment. “Explaining love to kids is simple,” a GLAAD spokesperson told NBC Los Angeles. “It’s two people who care for each other.” Others defend him, noting the pressure on parents to navigate complex topics. A 2025 Pew poll shows 55% of parents feel kids’ media increasingly includes “adult themes,” aligning with Snoop’s concerns.