Snoop Dogg Clarifies Comments on ’Lightyear‘ Same-Sex Scene
Rapper Snoop Dogg has walked back comments he made about a brief same-sex relationship depicted in Disney Pixar’s Lightyear,stating he “didn’t come in here for this shit” after his grandson questioned the scene. the initial remarks, made during a recent episode of the Drink Champs podcast, sparked online criticism and a response from the film’s screenwriter.
Snoop Dogg explained that his grandson’s innocent inquiry – “Papa Snoop? how she have a baby with a woman? She’s a woman” – caught him off guard while watching Lightyear. He admitted feeling unprepared to discuss the scene with his grandson, expressing concern about the appropriateness of the content for young viewers and his own ability to answer the resulting questions. “I’m scared to go to the movies now,” snoop said on the podcast. “Y’all throwing me in the middle of shit that I don’t have an answer for.”
The controversy highlights the ongoing debate surrounding LGBTQ+ representation in children’s media. While some applaud Disney Pixar for including the scene, others, like Snoop Dogg initially, have questioned its necessity and potential impact on young audiences. The inclusion of the same-sex couple, though brief, became a focal point of discussion leading up to and following the film’s release, with some conservative groups calling for boycotts.
Lightyear screenwriter Lauren Gunderson responded to the situation on Instagram, proudly claiming authorship of the scene.”So. I created the LIGHTYEAR lesbians,” Gunderson wrote. She explained that giving a key character a female partner felt “natural” and emphasized the potential impact of even a small moment of representation. “Small line, big deal. I was elated that they kept it,” she added. “I’m proud of it. To infinity.Love is love.”
Gunderson acknowledged that she was one of several writers involved in the film’s development and had limited influence on the final script, but expressed satisfaction that the scene remained in the finished product. The incident underscores the significance of LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream entertainment and the varying reactions it elicits.
