Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Shares How Emotional Song "Your Dad" Was Rewritten
Aug 20, 2026 · 11m
Summary
Dwayne Johnson joins Ryan Seacrest to discuss receiving the D23 Legend Award and his philosophy on kindness over importance. He reflects on balancing discipline with family presence and shares the emotional story behind his new song "Your Dad" from the album *Moana: Voices Across the Ocean*. The track, co-written with I:U M. Tongi, is a heartfelt tribute to Johnson’s daughters and late father.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: ChatGPT, Grainger, Discover, and EpGliss
Dwayne Johnson's D23 Legend Award and acceptance speech
The importance of kindness in the age of algorithms
Balancing discipline with presence for family
Introduction to the 'Voices Across the Ocean' album
Collaborating with IYUN on the song 'Your Dad'
Making people feel good as a superpower
Closing sponsors: ChatGPT, EpGliss, Fidelity, Harley-Davidson
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