The backlash against rapper Snoop Dogg continues after controversial statements he made about a lesbian couple kissing in Disney’s “Lightyear” movie.
Last month, Snoop walked back his comments and partnered with the LGBTQ+ organization GLAAD to release a new LGBTQ+ song, titled “Love is Love” on his animated YouTube children’s series “Doggyland.”
But it seems his efforts weren’t enough.
NBC canceled the rapper’s New Year’s Eve special due to “scheduling issues.”
“Snoop Dogg’s New Year’s Eve” special was originally set to air live on NBC and Peacock on December 31.
But the rapper announced Wednesday he wanted to focus his full attention on the Winter Olympics in Italy in 2026.
“Sometimes the calendar gets in the way of the celebration, which is why my NBC family and I decided this winter was time for us all to focus on the Olympics,” Snoop Dogg said in a statement. “But don’t worry, we’ll party together bigger and better later in 2026. Ya dig.”
The 54-year-old hip-hop icon’s two-hour special was set to air live from Miami, Florida, featuring celebrity guest appearances and live performances.
