Renowned American rapper, Snoop Dogg may be one of hip-hop’s most unshakable icons, but a simple trip to the movies with his grandson left him rattled in ways no rap battle ever did.
On a recent episode of the It’s Giving podcast, the rapper admitted he now feels “scared to go to the movies” after stumbling into a conversation he wasn’t ready for—triggered by LGBTQ+ representation in a children’s film.
A Pixar Scene, A Tough Question
The moment happened during Pixar’s Lightyear (2022), where audiences meet Commander Alisha Hawthorne, a female space ranger raising a child with her wife. Midway through the film, Snoop’s grandson turned to him with a puzzled question: “Papa Snoop? How can she have a baby with a woman? She’s a woman!”
Caught completely off guard, Snoop admitted: “I didn’t come in for this. I just came to watch the goddamn movie.”
The rap legend confessed the question “f***ed me up,” leaving him uncomfortable and unprepared to respond.
From Amusement to Anxiety
Instead of brushing it off, the experience shook him deeply. “I’m scared to go to the movies,” Snoop said. “Y’all throwing me in the middle of something that I don’t have an answer for.” He questioned whether children at that age should even be introduced to such themes, exposing his unease with shifting cultural narratives in children’s entertainment.
Backlash and Public Memory
Snoop’s candidness sparked immediate backlash. Critics accused him of homophobia, arguing that representation like Lightyear’s is vital for visibility and inclusivity. Others pointed to the irony of his discomfort, noting that he once made a cameo in Showtime’s The L Word, a series centered entirely on lesbian relationships.
Calls have even surfaced demanding that he be dropped from his upcoming performance at Australia’s AFL Grand Final, underscoring how public stances on LGBTQ+ inclusion can quickly spiral into cultural flashpoints.
The Bigger Picture
Representation Milestone: Lightyear made headlines in 2022 for Disney’s first same-sex kiss in a Pixar feature, celebrated as a step toward inclusivity.
Generational Divide: Snoop’s reaction highlights a broader cultural clash—where younger audiences are growing up in a world of diverse family models while older generations struggle to reconcile their own upbringing with present realities.
Conversation or Conflict? For many, moments like these can be openings for dialogue rather than discomfort—a chance to teach children that love and family look different for everyone.
