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Corey Chichizola

Snoop Dogg's Representative Clarifies Rapper's ‘Apology’ For LGBTQ+ Lightyear Remarks

Snoop Dogg flashes a peace sign on The Voice Season 26.

Over the past few years, there has been a ton of conversation about the power of inclusion in the media, particularly LGBTQ+ representation. But while the industry has taken steps forward in this regard, there are still some naysayers who criticize studios telling queer stories. Snoop Dogg recently said he was "scared" to go to the movies after seeing Lightyear's same-sex couple, and now the alleged apology that's been circulating online is being debunked.

Lightyear (which is streaming now with a Disney+ subscription) is a Toy Story spinoff that tells the "real" life story of the titular action figure. It briefly features a same-sex couple with two women, which is something Snoop took umbrage with. While an "apology" from the rap legend circulated online, it's now been debunked thanks to his reps contacting THR and claiming it wasn't legit. The faux apology read:

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