Snoop Dogg Says Disney Pixar “Lightyear” Has Him “Scared to Go to the Movies”

Rapper Snoop Dogg recently voiced discomfort with LGBTQ+ inclusion in children’s media, citing Pixar’s “Lightyear” as a recent example during which he felt ill-prepared to explain to his grandson how a same-sex couple could have a child.

A Candid Moment on a Podcast

On a recent episode of the “It’s Giving” podcast, Snoop recalled taking his grandson to see “Lightyear”. At a moment in the film, a character mentions “she and she had a baby,” prompting the child to ask Snoop how that could happen because both characters are women. He recounted being thrown off by the question and admitted he didn’t have an answer, saying it left him “scared to go to the movies.”

Public Backlash Erupts

His remarks sparked swift and widespread criticism online. Commenters labeled the comments as “homophobic” and expressed frustration at Snoop’s apparent avoidance of explaining same-sex parenting, which many pointed out can be simply addressed through concepts like adoption.

Context of Lightyear Controversy

“Lightyear” had already been the subject of debate when it included a lesbian couple raising a child. Initially, a same-sex kiss scene was cut, sparking protests from LGBTQ+ employees. The studio eventually restored the scene before release. The film faced bans in more than a dozen countries over its LGBTQ+ content.

The film’s failure was likely more about the lack of established Buzz Lightyear than this split-second kiss, but media was quick to blame it on “the kiss.”

Broader Implications

Snoop’s comments illustrate an ongoing cultural debate over the presence of LGBTQ+ themes in children’s entertainment—balancing visibility and representation with varied comfort levels from audiences and caregivers. While critics argue representation fosters understanding and inclusion, others like Snoop claim such content can be disorienting for children without proper framing.