Snoop Dogg drops new children's song 'Love Is Love' after criticism over LGBTQ+ comments
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Snoop Dogg has released a new children's song titled Love Is Love, aimed at celebrating diverse families and promoting inclusivity.
The release follows backlash Snoop received earlier this year for comments made during a podcast appearance, where he expressed discomfort over a same-sex couple featured in Pixar’s Lightyear. At the time, he admitted feeling unprepared to answer his grandson’s questions about the film’s depiction of a lesbian relationship. In response to the criticism, Snoop later acknowledged his lack of understanding and expressed a willingness to learn.
The song, which debuted on his animated YouTube series Doggyland, was launched in partnership with LGBTQ+ advocacy group GLAAD to coincide with Spirit Day, an annual initiative that stands against bullying and harassment of LGBTQ+ youth. Featuring former The Voice contestant Jeremy Beloate, Love Is Love delivers a vibrant message of acceptance through catchy lyrics and animated visuals. Beloate voices a puppy named Zippy, while Snoop reprises his role as Bow Wizzle, the show’s mentor character.
Lyrics such as “Our parents are different / No two are the same / But the one thing that’s for certain is the love won’t change” and “Families are special / They are so unique / Everybody’s got a purpose, more than what you see” underscore the song’s inclusive message. The video features animated representations of same-sex couples, single parents, and families of all shapes and sizes.
Speaking about the project, Snoop said, “It’s a beautiful thing that kids can have parents of all walks and be shown love, to be taught what love is. Whether it’s two fathers, two mothers - whatever it is, love is the key.” He added, “This music is a beautiful bridge to bringing understanding. These are things that kids have questions about, so hopefully we can help answer them and help them live a happy life.”
Snoop Dogg added: “Partnering with GLAAD for Spirit Day just felt right,” he said. “Spreading love and respect for everybody is what real gangstas do. We’re showing the next generation that kindness is cool, inclusion is powerful, and love always wins.”
