Snoop Dogg Biopic ‘Snoop’ Dated for August 2027, the First Film From the Rapper’s Death Row Pictures
Jonathan Daviss stars as the rapper in the first Death Row Pictures project under NBCUniversal’s overall deal, with music from Snoop Dogg’s catalog.
- Universal Pictures announced Tuesday the theatrical release of the biopic "Snoop" for August 6, 2027, describing it as the "definitive biopic" of the artist and gangsta rap icon.
- Director Craig Brewer helms the project with Jonathan Daviss in the titular role, marking the first production under Death Row Pictures' overall deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment.
- Snoop confirmed the movie will be rated R and incorporate music from his vast catalogue. Plot details remain unconfirmed, though the film may explore his entire career or focus on a specific chapter.
- Universal's track record with musical biopics includes the Oscar-nominated "Straight Outta Compton" and "8 Mile" , with the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" surpassing $1 billion.
- The Long Beach native has reigned for nearly three decades as an innovator in music, tech, and business, with more than 35 million albums sold and 45 Billboard Hot 100 entries.
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