Snoop Dogg has made an unexpected pivot, teaming up with GLAAD and singer Jeremy Beloate to release a new children’s song promoting inclusion and acceptance. The track, “Love Is Love,” dropped on October 16 in celebration of Spirit Day, an annual event that raises awareness about bullying and supports LGBTQ+ youth.
The move comes just two months after the hip-hop legend was criticized for comments he made about same-sex representation in Disney’s Lightyear movie.
Back in August, Snoop sparked backlash when he said during an appearance on the It’s Giving podcast that he felt uncomfortable watching Lightyear with his grandchildren. The film features a brief scene showing two women, Alisha Hawthorne and Kiko, kissing and raising a child together — a moment that Snoop admitted caught him off guard.
“I didn’t come here for this,” he said on the show. “I just wanted to watch the goddamn movie.” He added that the scene made him “scared to go to the movies now,” saying he wasn’t sure how to explain same-sex relationships to his grandkids.
The remarks drew swift criticism online, with many pointing out that Snoop once appeared on the lesbian-themed TV series The L Word. A supposed apology later appeared on his Instagram page, but his team quickly denied it was real.
Fast forward to October, and the rapper’s tone appears to have shifted dramatically. Partnering with GLAAD for Spirit Day, Snoop released “Love Is Love” through his children’s YouTube series Doggyland, which aims to teach kids social and emotional lessons through hip-hop-inspired music.
The upbeat track, performed with 25-year-old singer Jeremy Beloate — a former contestant from The Voice Season 26 — celebrates families of all kinds. One of the lyrics reads:
“Our parents are different / No two are the same / But the one thing that’s for certain is the love won’t change.”
The animated video accompanying the song features families of all types, including same-sex parents, and conveys a message about kindness and respect.
During a Spirit Day conversation with Beloate, Snoop spoke about teaching children that love comes in many forms.
“It’s a beautiful thing that kids can have parents of all walks and be shown love,” he said. “Whether it’s two fathers, two mothers — whatever it is — love is the key.”
In a statement, Snoop added that partnering with GLAAD “just felt right.”
“At the end of the day, it’s all about love — that’s what we’re teachin’ the kids with ‘Love Is Love.’ We’re showin’ the next generation that kindness is cool, inclusion is powerful, and love always wins,” he said.
He also emphasized that the Doggyland series is designed to help children learn about diversity “through song, dance, and melody.
Beloate, who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community, said the project was personally meaningful. He shared that working as a nanny for two fathers in New York opened his eyes to the idea that he, too, could become a parent one day.
“I’ve always wanted to be a dad, but I didn’t know if it was possible because I’d never seen it,” he explained.
Beloate first connected with Snoop during The Voice in 2024, when the rapper used his “Steal” to add the Memphis native to his team following a heartfelt performance of JVKE’s “Golden Hour.
The collaboration has divided fans. Many have applauded Snoop for taking a stand and using his platform to promote inclusion, while others remain skeptical of the timing, given how soon it followed his earlier remarks.
Some social media users suggested the move might have been motivated by public pressure or business interests. But others view it as a sign of genuine growth and an effort to use his influence positively.
Regardless of motive, the project represents a notable shift for one of hip-hop’s most influential figures. By releasing an LGBTQ+-inclusive song for children, Snoop Dogg is helping introduce a message of love and acceptance to a new generation — a move that, intentional or not, may redefine how audiences see him.
Watch the complete conversation between Snoop Dogg and Jeremy Beloate below:
