Snoop Dogg reaffirms support for same-sex parenting in a new inclusive artistic gesture

17 October 2025

Snoop Dogg in Los Angeles in June 2025. Paras Griffin/Getty

In a marked turn from earlier remarks that stirred controversy, Snoop Dogg has publicly praised same-sex parenting and affirmed his commitment to LGBTQ+ representation through a fresh musical and messaging collaboration. Partnering with GLAAD for Spirit Day, he released a children’s track titled “Love Is Love,” in which he celebrates diverse family structures and underscores that love transcends form.

The rapper addressed recent backlash over his criticism of a brief same-sex kiss in Disney’s Lightyear, a moment he said left him stumbling for words while watching the film with his grandson. In a new conversation with queer artist Jeremy Beloate on YouTube, Snoop said that children deserve to see families like theirs, whether those families have two mothers, two fathers, or otherwise. He stressed that hate is taught just as love is learned, and that positive representation in media can help children understand that all forms of loving care deserve respect.

Snoop’s pivot may be read as both personal growth and public repair. By releasing the song through Doggyland, his animated children’s show, he’s placing affirmation at the level of young audiences. He invited Beloate to discuss the track’s meaning, bridging artistry and advocacy in a format intended for families.

The tone he struck in this new work is unapologetically inclusive. “Whether it’s two fathers, two mothers, whatever it is, love is the key,” he said, giving shoutouts to parents raising children in nontraditional households and underscoring the importance of visibility. He also acknowledged that his platform grants him the opportunity and responsibility to teach through music, to shape how children see the world and define family.

Snoop’s change of posture illustrates how public figures can engage in evolution by acknowledging earlier missteps and launching work that affirms the very lives previously marginalized. The shift invites a reevaluation of how representation, apology, and artistic expression intersect in the realm of celebrity.