Breakfast Club Stands by Snoop Dogg Amid LGBTQ+ Movie Backlash
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When a legend like Snoop Dogg speaks, the world listens. And when he shared his thoughts on LGBTQ+ representation in children’s movies, the ripple effect was instant. The Breakfast Club, the powerhouse trio of Charlamagne tha God, DJ Envy, and Jess Hilarious, didn’t hesitate to back him up. Their support sparked a nationwide conversation about what kids should see on screen and when.
It all started when Snoop appeared on Sarah Fontenot’s “It’s Giving” podcast. He recounted taking his grandson to see *Lightyear*, the Pixar blockbuster that includes a same-sex couple. During the film, his grandson asked how the two women in the storyline had a child together. Snoop admitted he was caught off guard. “I’m scared to go to the movies,” he said. “Like, y’all throwing me in the middle of s–t that I don’t have an answer for.”
The Breakfast Club hosts stood by him, each offering their own perspective. Jess Hilarious said she wouldn’t have addressed it mid-movie but would explain later: “We know two women can’t make a baby. Two men can’t make a baby. But these days things are different.” DJ Envy echoed the sentiment, stressing that cartoons shouldn’t force parents into adult conversations. “I don’t want to explain that story,” he said. “If that is part of the story, then I’m not going to take my child.”
Charlamagne tha God took it a step further, calling the outrage over Snoop’s comments part of a bigger societal issue. “I wouldn’t know how to answer that question either,” he admitted. “Now I got to Google this later and explain to my kids, ‘You know, women can adopt or she might have had a surrogate.’” He urged critics to use the moment as a teachable one rather than a chance to tear someone down.
Pixar’s *Lightyear* faced controversy in 2022 when a same-sex kiss was briefly removed from the film before being restored due to internal backlash. Chris Evans, who voiced Buzz Lightyear, dismissed critics at the time: “The real truth is those people are idiots,” he said. “There’s always going to be people who are afraid and unaware and trying to hold on to what was before. But those people die off like dinosaurs.”
So where does this leave us? In a cultural tug-of-war between representation and readiness. Snoop’s honesty, the Breakfast Club’s solidarity, and the ongoing debate over what’s appropriate for young audiences all point to a shifting landscape. The question isn’t just about movies—it’s about how we guide the next generation through a world that’s evolving faster than ever.
Now take what you’ve learned and make something great happen.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post
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