Snoop Dogg Talks About LGBTQ+ Representation In Kids Movies

Snoop Dogg was barely off the hook after confessing he was "scared to go to the movies" because of his recent trip to the cinema with his grandson to see Disney's Lightyear. On the Aug. 20 episode of Sarah Fontenot's It's Giving podcast, the 55-year-old rap icon opened up about feeling blindsided after an LGBTQ+ storyline was introduced in the animated 2022 Toy Story spinoff. At one point in the film, Uzo Aduba's character, Alisha Hawthorne, is depicted with her wife, and the two later kiss before starting a family.

The acceptance was an unexpected and disturbing surprise for Snoop. "I didn't come here for this s—t," he said bluntly. "It's like, I'm scared to go to the movies now. Y'all throwing me in the middle of s--t that I don't have an answer for." The rapper said he was also pained by the questions it led his young grandson to ask. "It threw me for a loop," he added. "These are kids. We have to show that at this age? They're going to ask questions. I don't have the answer."

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Snoop, who has seven grandchildren, emphasized that he wants to be able to watch family-friendly movies without being put in uncomfortable positions as both a parent and a grandparent. The moment changed the mood of the entire outing, he said. His statements have sparked numerous controversial discussions, however. Some believe Snoop's response speaks more to a generational and cultural difference, while others contend that LGBTQ+ representation in children's media ensures youth grow up knowing inclusivity and acceptance at an early age. Disney has previously defended such portrayals as part of its broader efforts to reflect real-world diversity in its stories.

Snoop's profane frankness highlights the anxiety many parents and grandparents experience as they try to navigate contemporary storytelling in family entertainment. His statement highlights the fine line that directors must walk in achieving both a realistic and true-to-source portrayal that pleases the audience, including its children. Although the rapper didn't explicitly call for a boycott of Disney or of children's films, his reaction exposed how even slight moments in movies can lead to broader cultural discussions. Love him or hate him, Snoop Dogg has demonstrated that his influence extends beyond music, this time sparking talks about parenting, family values, and the evolving media landscape.