Snoop Dogg Stirs Controversy Over Kids’ Movie Content

On August 25, 2025, rapper Snoop Dogg was in the news for his remarks about LGBTQ+ representation in children’s movies. On the It’s Giving podcast, Snoop said he remembers taking his grandson to see Disney-Pixar's Lightyear, which features a same-sex couple for a brief moment. 

Snoop said he was surprised when his grandson asked how two women could have a baby. "These are kids. Why do we have to show that at this age?" Snoop said, expressing doubt about whether young audiences should be shown these themes to begin with. His comments have led to a mix of support and criticism from people, with some agreeing and others condemning him.

Reactions and AFL Controversy

Snoop Dog's comments come just before he is set to perform at the 2025 AFL Grand Final in Australia, which has caused controversy.

• Betfair Australia director of trading Matt Houghton said Snoop has made homophobic comments in the past, including social media posts and comments directed at Caitlyn Jenner.
• Former AFL players Brendan Fevola and David Schwarz said Snoop's comments made him unsuitable for a family friendly environment.
• AFL Chief Executive Andrew Dillon defended the choice by saying Snoop was an internationally influential entertainer and has done charitable work over the years

Support for LGBTQ+ Causes

Still, despite all that controversy, Snoop Dogg has given support to LGBTQ+ representation in a number of different ways. For instance, his children's media brand, Doggyland, promotes inclusion and diversity, makes content that spreads positive messages to young viewers. All of which has added to the mixed opinions concerning his recent criticism.

Broader Discussion on Representation 

The discussion about Snoop Dogg's comments exemplifies a larger discussion about LGBTQ+ representation in children’s media.

• Proponents of inclusive representation believe that it benefits children's understanding of a diverse world and normalizes new family structures.
• Opponents of inclusive representation believe that individuals should be incrementally introduced to such topics at age-appropriate times, where incremental means determined by their age and developmental understanding.

This broader discussion demonstrates the balancing act faced by filmmakers in this situation, namely developing films that are both inclusive but still developmentally-appropriate for children.

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