Before Snoop Dogg offered his public apology for controversial comments about LGBTQ+ characters in kids’ movies, insiders say NBC was already holding crisis talks behind the scenes. According to The U.S. Sun, execs at “The Voice” were “furious” and reminded the rapper he represents a “family-friendly, inclusive” show.
“Production had to remind him that he works for an inclusive, apolitical, family-friendly show,” a source told the outlet. “Comments like this only go on to create a divisive environment… It just makes contestants and even some crew members not feel like the set is a safe space.”
The backlash followed Snoop’s remarks on the podcast “It’s Giving,” where he expressed being “scared to go to the movies” after seeing LGBTQ+ representation in “Lightyear” with his grandson.
“I didn’t come here for this s**t! I just came to watch the godd**n movie,” he said. “These are kids, that we have to show that at this age? They’re going to ask questions. I don’t have the answers.”
After public criticism, Snoop took to an Instagram comment section, saying, “I was just caught off guard and had no answer for my grandsons…all my gay friends [know] what’s up…they been calling me with love…my bad for not knowing the answers for a 6 year old.”
Despite his apology, sources claim his relationship with the show is strained: “This is exactly why Snoop is already on the outs with the show.”
I was done with snoop anyway. Not watching The Voice anymore.