From shaping the G-funk sound of the West Coast to collaborating with icons across hip-hop and pop, Snoop Dogg has continually reinvented himself, whether dominating charts with Pharrell Williams, experimenting with reggae as Snoop Lion, or stepping into Hollywood with charisma and flair. His presence commands stages, screens, and airwaves alike, blending swagger with surprising vulnerability. Yet behind the bravado and countless accolades, Dogg revealed a side rarely seen, and a fear rarely talked about.
From beats to blockbusters, Snoop Dogg usually commands the spotlight, yet even he hesitates at the theater after Pixar’s gay couple in Lightyear sparked questions from his curious grandson.
How Lightyear sparked unexpected questions for Snoop Dogg and his grandson
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Snoop Dogg recently appeared on the It’s Giving podcast through Entertainment Weekly and discussed his unease about taking his grandchildren to theaters after watching Pixar’s 2022 Lightyear. The animated spinoff of Toy Story, featuring Chris Evans, includes a scene with two mothers raising a child, which surprised his grandson. The rapper explained that his grandson asked how a woman could have a child with another woman, leaving Dogg unsettled. He admitted, “They’re going to ask questions. I don’t have the answer.”
Lightyear not only included one of Pixar and Disney’s most prominent LGBTQ+ characters, but it also showcased the studio’s first same-s– kiss in a feature film. According to Variety, the scene sparked internal debate at Pixar, with some executives considering its removal. Employees and allies protested to Disney leadership, highlighting attempts to censor overtly gay affection. Ultimately, the studio reinstated the kiss, preserving the groundbreaking moment in the movie. The discussion around the film also sparked curiosity among fans about Dogg’s children and his family life.
Curiosity surrounds Snoop Dogg’s family as fans wonder about the identities, lives, and current whereabouts of his children, eager to peek behind the scenes of the rapper’s private world.
Inside Snoop Dogg’s family: who are his children and where are they now
Snoop Dogg married his high school sweetheart, Shante Taylor, in 1997, and they share three children: Cordé Oscar Broadus, Cordell Broadus, and Cori Broadus. Cordé Oscar Broadus, born in 1994, pursued filmmaking and became a father, while Cordell Broadus, born in 1997, left football to focus on film projects. Cori Broadus, born in 1999, remains more private. Snoop Dogg also has a son, Julian Corrie Broadus, born in 1998 with Laurie Holmond. He also has 7 grandchildren.
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In a 2015 interview with Today, Snoop Dogg highlighted that his relationship with his children is more important than anything, built on mentorship, friendship, and guidance. Dogg has long been a devoted family man, most notably seen when he turned down an OnlyFans deal for his wife. From being a mentor to his children to facing tough questions from his grandson, as he revealed on the It’s Giving podcast, Dogg has openly shared his fears, reflecting his deep commitment to family.
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