Snoop Dogg’s Rep Confirms Instagram Comment on LGBTQ Backlash is Fake
UPDATE: A representative for rapper Snoop Dogg has confirmed that a widely circulated Instagram comment addressing his criticism of LGBTQ characters in children’s films is FAKE. This clarification comes as backlash intensifies following Snoop’s remarks about the Pixar film Lightyear, which he attended with his grandson.
During a discussion on The Big Weekend Show, panelists highlighted Snoop Dogg’s recent criticism of the film’s LGBTQ content, which sparked significant online debate. The comment in question appeared on an Instagram post by Hollywood Unlocked and suggested that Snoop felt unprepared to answer his grandson’s questions about LGBTQ themes in the movie.
“I was just caught off guard and had no answer for my grandsons,” the comment stated. It further expressed a desire to learn and improve understanding of these topics. However, a source close to Snoop Dogg told Deadline, “It is a fake,” clarifying that no one from his team authored the statement.
This incident follows Snoop Dogg’s candid remarks during a recent appearance on Sarah Fontenot’s podcast, where he expressed discomfort over his grandson’s inquiries. “Why my grandson in the middle of the movie like, ‘Papa Snoop, how she have a baby with a woman?'” he recounted. The rapper voiced his concern about being thrust into discussions he felt unprepared for, stating, “I’m scared to go to the movies. Like y’all throwing me in the middle of s— that I don’t have an answer for.”
The controversy has sparked a heated debate about the representation of LGBTQ characters in children’s media. Writer Lauren Gunderson, who worked on Lightyear, defended the film’s LGBTQ inclusions and criticized Snoop’s reaction. She stated on Threads, “I created the ‘Lightyear’ lesbians,” emphasizing the importance of representation in storytelling.
Snoop Dogg’s comments have drawn mixed reactions online, with some progressives labeling his remarks as homophobic. However, the hosts of The Breakfast Club defended Snoop, arguing that parents should not have to explain complex social issues during children’s entertainment. Co-host DJ Envy remarked, “I’m with Snoop. I don’t want to have to explain any of this in a cartoon or a movie if I’m taking my child.”
As this story develops, the implications of Snoop Dogg’s remarks continue to resonate among fans and critics alike. The conversation surrounding LGBTQ representation in media, particularly for young audiences, is more urgent than ever.
Media outlets, including Fox News, have reached out to Snoop’s representatives for further comments but have yet to receive a response.
Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.
