The Broadus family is framing this as a heartwarming 'full-circle moment' where Cori’s childhood dream finally comes true through hard work and family collaboration, emphasizing the educational and positive social-emotional messages of the show.
While the official story is sweet, insiders are buzzing about the nepotism angle. Cori didn't just get a voice role; she helped create the character. Is this a genuine talent showcase or just another way for the Snoop empire to keep the family brand in the spotlight? The 20-year wait since her Backyardigans audition adds a layer of dramatic irony that fans are loving.
Cori Broadus, 27, voices Maxine, a sassy labradoodle. The series 'Doggyland' launched in 2022 and has 1.3 million YouTube subscribers. Cori previously auditioned for 'The Backyardigans' as a child but was rejected. The character debut occurs in the music video for 'You're Enough'.
Love it or hate the nepotism, Cori Broadus turned a childhood rejection into a co-created cartoon role. The Snoop empire expands again, this time into children's animation.
Let’s talk about the ultimate plot twist: Cori Broadus, the daughter of rap legend Snoop Dogg, has officially entered the chat in the world of children’s animation. And no, she didn’t just walk in and grab the mic; she helped build the stage. On October 14, 2026, it was revealed that the 27-year-old is voicing and co-creating Maxine, a confident, sassy labradoodle, in the 3D animated series Doggyland.
For those who’ve been paying attention, this isn’t just a cameo. This is a narrative arc that took two decades to complete. As a child, Cori auditioned for The Backyardigans and was rejected.
Now, she’s not just in a cartoon; she’s shaping its DNA alongside her dad and Emmy-nominated producer Claude Brooks. The irony is thick enough to cut with a knife, and tea-rex is here for it. The character of Maxine is described by Broadus herself as an "extension of her inner child"—bold, playful, and unapologetically herself.
This isn’t just a voice role; it’s a personal branding exercise wrapped in fur and glitter. Maxine debuts in the music video for "You’re Enough," the title track from Doggyland’s latest album. The show, which features a cast of dogs who sing, rap, and dance, is designed to promote social-emotional development in kids.
But let’s be real: the sass factor is doing heavy lifting here. Snoop Dogg (real name Calvin Broadus Jr.) didn’t hold back in his praise, noting that Maxine has "Cori’s confidence, her personality and a little bit of that secret ingredient. I’m talking about sass." When the father of the nation’s most recognizable rapper calls his daughter’s character sassy, you know the receipts are authentic.
What makes this move particularly spicy is the context of the Doggyland brand itself. Launched in 2022, the series has already amassed 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube and won an NAACP Image Award, a Telly Award, and a Mom’s Choice Award. It’s a legitimate media empire, not just a vanity project.
The cast includes Bow Wizzle (voiced by Snoop), Woofee (voiced by Grammy-winner October London), and other pup-y personalities like Yap Yap and Chow Wow. Cori’s entry follows the recent addition of Banjo Bucky, voiced by country singer Jake Tankersley. This is a calculated expansion of the Snoop universe, tapping into the lucrative children’s education market while keeping the family name front and center.
It’s smart business, even if it feels like a lifetime subscription to the Broadus family drama. Broadus, who also performs as DJ Princess Broadus and runs a beauty and fashion brand, is clearly leveraging every platform available. Her quote about wanting kids to know they are "already perfect just being who they are" lands differently when you consider her own journey from rejected child actor to co-creator of a successful animated franchise.
It’s a full-circle moment, as Snoop called it, but it’s also a masterclass in turning a 'no' into a 'yes' on your own terms. Whether you see it as genuine artistic fulfillment or the ultimate nepotism baby move, you can’t deny the execution. The tea is hot, the sass is patented, and the kids are going to be dancing to "You’re Enough" whether their parents like it or not. Stay tuned, because if this is how the Broadus family plays the long game, there are more chapters coming.
