{"id":1992131,"date":"2025-09-02T01:31:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T01:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1992131"},"modified":"2025-09-02T01:31:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T01:31:32","slug":"snoop-doggs-representative-clarifies-rappers-apology-for-lgbtq-lightyear-remarks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/snoop-doggs-representative-clarifies-rappers-apology-for-lgbtq-lightyear-remarks\/","title":{"rendered":"Snoop Dogg&#8217;s Representative Clarifies Rapper&#8217;s \u2018Apology\u2019 For LGBTQ+ Lightyear Remarks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.<\/i><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: Trae Patton\/NBC<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Over the past few years, there has been a ton of conversation about the power of inclusion in the media, particularly <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/television\/2570993\/movies-and-shows-with-great-lgbtq-representation-to-watch-on-netflix\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:LGBTQ+ representation;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">LGBTQ+ representation<\/a>. But while the industry has taken steps forward in this regard, there are still some naysayers who criticize studios telling queer stories. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/movies\/articles\/snoop-dogg-viral-comments-lightyear-164029712.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Snoop Dogg recently said he was &quot;scared&quot;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Snoop Dogg recently said he was &#8220;scared&#8221; <\/a>to go to the movies after seeing <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/interviews\/the-lgbtq-moment-that-was-almost-cut-from-lightyear-and-why-it-was-so-important-to-the-films-story\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Lightyear's same-sex couple;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Lightyea<\/em>r&#8217;s same-sex couple<\/a>, and now the alleged apology that&#8217;s been circulating online is being debunked.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Lightyear<\/em> (which is streaming now with a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/streaming-news\/disney-plus-price-plans-and-cost-increases\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Disney+ subscription;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Disney+ subscription<\/a>) is a <em>Toy Story<\/em> spinoff that tells the &#8220;real&#8221; life story of the titular action figure. It briefly features a same-sex couple with two women, which is something Snoop took umbrage with. While an &#8220;apology&#8221; from the rap legend circulated online, it&#8217;s now been debunked thanks to his reps contacting <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/snoop-dogg-addresses-backlash-lgbtq-criticism-lightyear-1236358089\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:THR;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">THR<\/a> and claiming it wasn&#8217;t legit. The faux apology read:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I was just caught off guard and had no answer for my grandsons. All my gay friends [know] what\u2019s 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\u2019m not perfect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While this response brought some relief to his fans out there, especially the LGBTQ+, his reps say it was &#8220;fake&#8221;. So we&#8217;ll have to wait and see if a real apology comes from Snoop, or if he addresses the ongoing controversy in another way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For those who don&#8217;t remember, Snoop Dogg&#8217;s comments about <em>Lightyear<\/em> came from the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/_ZrFw1z3hXg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:It's Giving Podcast;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>It&#8217;s Giving<\/em> Podcast<\/a>. In it he shared his surprise to see a same-sex couple on the screen, and not knowing what to say to his grandchild who apparently asked him about it. His viral comments read:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I\u2019m scared to go to the movies now. Y\u2019all throwing me in the middle of shit that I don\u2019t have an answer for. \u2026 It threw me for a loop. I\u2019m like, these are kids. We have to show that at this age? They\u2019re gonna ask questions. I don\u2019t have the answer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This statement quickly made its rounds online, thanks to how many fans Snoop Dogg has due to his music and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/television\/the-ultimate-timeline-of-martha-stewart-and-snoop-doggs-adorable-friendship\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ongoing collaboration with Martha Stewart;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">ongoing collaboration with Martha Stewart<\/a>. He&#8217;s a very well-liked public figure, which is why his viral comments about LGBTQ+ representation in the media has gone viral so quickly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Chris Evans voiced the title character of <em>Lightyear<\/em>, and his comments about the movie&#8217;s queer characters have resurfaced as a result. When <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/every-pixar-movie-ranked-worst-200602850.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:the Pixar movie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">the Pixar movie<\/a> was being released he was quoted saying:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The real truth is those people are idiots. Every time there\u2019s been social advancement as we wake up, the American story, the human story is one of constant social awakening and growth and that\u2019s what makes us good. There\u2019s always going to be people who are afraid and unaware and trying to hold on to what was before.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Clearly the discourse surrounding representation the media is showing no signs of slowing down, thanks to how personal this subject matter is. <em>Lightyear<\/em> is just one recent example of LGBTQ+ stories being included in major blockbusters, including other Disney-related titles like <em>Doctor Strange 2<\/em> and <em>Strange World<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Lightyear<\/em> is streaming on Disney+ now along with the rest of the <em>Toy Story<\/em> franchise. The flagship series is getting a new sequel with<em> Toy Story 5<\/em>, which is expected to hit theaters on June 19th as part of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/movies\/upcoming-movies-in-2026-new-movie-release-dates\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:2026 movie release list;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">2026 movie release list<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Trae Patton\/NBC Over the past few years, there has been a ton of conversation about the power of inclusion in the media, particularly LGBTQ+ representation. 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