Snoop Dogg has broken his silence following a rant about an LGBTQ+ scene in the Disney film Lightyear that sparked backlash.
The rapper made the comments on the It's Giving podcast, where he described being 'scared' to go to movies after his grandson asked questions about a same-sex couple in the 2022 film.
The episode was edited to remove the section, but the clip was later released separately.
Snoop addressed the controversy in the comments of a Hollywood Unlocked Instagram post, saying, 'I was just caught off guard and had no answer for my grandsons.
All my gay friends know what's up, they been calling me with love.
My bad for not knowing the answers for a 6 yr old, teach me how to learn, I'm not perfect.' The film features Buzz Lightyear's best friend Alisha Hawthorne meeting, marrying, and raising a child with a woman, including a brief kiss.
Snoop recounted his grandson's confusion: 'Papa Snoop, how she have a baby with a woman? She's a woman.' He added it 'f***ed me up' and made him wary of kids' movies.
Podcast host Sarah Fontenot asked about the 'single mother epidemic,' leading to an abrupt edit.
Listeners criticized the editing and Snoop's views.
Singer Boy George called it 'sad,' urging Snoop to evolve.
The Independent contacted representatives for comment.
Snoop's response shows reflection, emphasizing learning.
The incident highlights challenges explaining diversity to children and media's role in representation.
Lightyear, a Toy Story spinoff, aimed to normalize same-sex relationships but faced bans in some countries.
Snoop's podcast appearance underscores generational and cultural gaps in understanding LGBTQ+ issues.
The rapper made the comments on the It's Giving podcast, where he described being 'scared' to go to movies after his grandson asked questions about a same-sex couple in the 2022 film.
The episode was edited to remove the section, but the clip was later released separately.
Snoop addressed the controversy in the comments of a Hollywood Unlocked Instagram post, saying, 'I was just caught off guard and had no answer for my grandsons.
All my gay friends know what's up, they been calling me with love.
My bad for not knowing the answers for a 6 yr old, teach me how to learn, I'm not perfect.' The film features Buzz Lightyear's best friend Alisha Hawthorne meeting, marrying, and raising a child with a woman, including a brief kiss.
Snoop recounted his grandson's confusion: 'Papa Snoop, how she have a baby with a woman? She's a woman.' He added it 'f***ed me up' and made him wary of kids' movies.
Podcast host Sarah Fontenot asked about the 'single mother epidemic,' leading to an abrupt edit.
Listeners criticized the editing and Snoop's views.
Singer Boy George called it 'sad,' urging Snoop to evolve.
The Independent contacted representatives for comment.
Snoop's response shows reflection, emphasizing learning.
The incident highlights challenges explaining diversity to children and media's role in representation.
Lightyear, a Toy Story spinoff, aimed to normalize same-sex relationships but faced bans in some countries.
Snoop's podcast appearance underscores generational and cultural gaps in understanding LGBTQ+ issues.
