Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg has launched a blistering critique against entertainment giant Disney, labelling the corporation as 'scared' for its controversial handling of a same-sex relationship in the new Pixar film, Lightyear.
The rapper and media personality did not hold back during a recent interview, expressing his disbelief at the studio's initial decision to cut a kiss between two female characters. The moment features astronaut Alicia Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba) sharing a kiss with her wife.
'They're scared,' Snoop stated emphatically. 'They done had to put that little kiss back in there because the people said something. That just shows you that Disney is scared.'
His comments reference a significant internal and public backlash that forced Disney to reverse its decision. The move to remove the kiss had reportedly caused widespread frustration among Pixar's creative staff, who felt the company was capitulating to external pressures despite publicly championing LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
A Corporate Backtrack Under Fire
The controversy began when reports emerged that a same-sex kiss had been cut from the final print of the much-anticipated Toy Story spin-off. This decision was met with immediate criticism from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and allies, who saw it as a cowardly act of 'queer erasure'.
The pressure mounted swiftly, leading Disney to perform a stunning U-turn. The studio announced the kiss would be reinstated, stating it had been restored after the creative team had 'found a moment that we can tell that story in a way that is organic to the characters'.
Pixar Staff Allegations and Internal Tensions
Snoop Dogg's criticism echoes sentiments allegedly expressed by Pixar employees themselves. Earlier this year, an open letter from Pixar staff claimed that Disney executives had consistently demanded cuts to 'overtly gay affection' in their films, despite the company's public-facing stance on equality.
The letter accused Disney of creating a damaging dichotomy, saying: 'Even if creating LGBTQIA+ content was the answer to fixing the discriminatory legislation in the world, we are being barred from creating it.'
This internal conflict highlights the ongoing tension between corporate branding and genuine inclusivity within major film studios. Snoop Dogg's very public calling-out of Disney amplifies this critique, bringing it from industry insiders to a global audience of millions.
