Snoop Dogg Expresses Fear Over LGBTQ+ Scenes in Disney's Lightyear Amid Middle East Bans

Rapper Snoop Dogg expressed feeling “scared” and confused after taking his grandson to see the 2022 Disney-Pixar film Lightyear, which features a lesbian couple and includes a same-sex kiss. During the movie, his grandson asked how two women could have a child together, a question that caught Snoop off guard and left him feeling unprepared to respond. The inclusion of LGBTQ+ content in the film has sparked controversy, leading to bans in certain Middle Eastern countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Disney has faced backlash and political conflicts, notably with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, over its support for LGBTQ+ representation and opposition to Florida's parental rights law restricting discussions of sexuality and gender in early education. Despite Snoop Dogg's previous support for LGBTQ+ rights, his recent remarks reveal discomfort with addressing such topics in children's films. This situation highlights ongoing cultural debates around LGBTQ+ visibility in media targeted at younger audiences.