Snoop Dogg is making a contribution to LGBTQ+ inclusivity in children’s entertainment through his animated series, Doggyland. The rapper has incorporated same-sex couples and diverse family structures into the storyline of his children’s show as part of a collaboration with GLAAD, the LGBTQ+ advocacy organisation.
At the centre of this initiative is the song Love Is Love, which features prominently in Doggyland and which promotes the message that love transcends all boundaries, regardless of family makeup. The lyrics celebrate difference while affirming unity, with lines 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.’ Accompanied by animated pups singing joyfully, the series showcases families led by two dads and two moms, normalising these family dynamics for young viewers.
Snoop Dogg has been candid about his evolving views. Earlier this year, he admitted feeling unsettled after taking his grandchildren to see the movie Lightyear, which included a scene featuring a lesbian couple raising a child together. The experience sparked questions from his grandchildren that initially threw him for a ‘loop’, highlighting the gaps in his understanding around queer representation in children’s media. However, Snoop Dogg has since embraced a more inclusive outlook, using Doggyland as a platform to educate children about the many forms that love and family can take.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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