Snoop Dogg sparks same s*x controversy as AFL defends $2 million Grand Final show (Image via Getty)

Snoop Dogg, the well-known American rapper, made upsetting comments about same-s*x families just one day after the AFL (Australian Football League) said his homophobic remarks were in the past. This caused a big problem. At the same time, Izak Rankine, a star for the Adelaide Crows, was given a four-match ban for using a homophobic slur. The AFL had backed Snoop Dogg to perform at the 2025 Grand Final as a “changed man”. Now, many say that the claim feels wrong at the worst possible time.

On Thursday, speaking on the It’s Giving podcast, Snoop Dogg, aged 53, talked about how children see gay relationships. He shared a story about watching the movie Lightyear with his grandson.His grandson asked, “Papa Snoop, how she have a baby with a woman? She’s a woman.” Snoop replied, “Aw shit, I didn’t come here for this shit… I just came here to watch the goddamn movie.” He added, “So that’s like fuck me, I’m scared to go to the movies now… these are kids… they’re going to ask questions.”He ended, “they putting it everywhere” when talking about same-s*x couples in media. Despite this, AFL CEO Andrew Dillon said Snoop’s Grand Final performance would still go ahead, and would be family-friendly. He said the AFL engaged Snoop Dogg as “the person he is today”.He said Snoop is now a “grandfather, philanthropist… global entertainer” whose performances at the Super Bowl and Olympic closing ceremony were “appropriate and well-received.”Also Read: “It Is A Shortcut”: Serena Williams Opens Up On GLP 1 Weight Loss Journey And 31 Pound Drop Before US Open

Izak Rankine, playing for the Adelaide Crows, used a homophobic slur toward an opponent during a match against Collingwood on 16 August 2025. The AFL investigated and handed him a four-game suspension. Originally, a five-game ban was expected, but the AFL cited “compelling medical submissions” about his mental health as the reason for reducing it.Following the ban, Jason Dunstall, a Hawthorn legend, said he was “about as confused as I could possibly be” over how medical evidence could change a five-week ban to four.On social media, Tony Shaw, a Collingwood great, wrote: “The compelling medical advice taken into account on Rankine plea? Izak is feeling sad that he stuffed up badly… Well blow me down that deserves one week less? AFL incompetent, amateurish, laughable.”