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Cynthia Erivo Cast as Tupac's Mother in Snoop Dogg Biopic
- Cynthia Erivo will portray Afeni Shakur, Tupac's mother, in the Snoop Dogg biopic.
- Jonathan Daviss is cast as Snoop Dogg in the film.
- The biopic is directed by Craig Brewer and produced by Snoop Dogg and Brian Grazer.
- Filming for the biopic began in September 2026, with a planned release in August 2027.
- The film aims to be the definitive biopic of Snoop Dogg's life and career.
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Cynthia Erivo Cast as Tupac's Mom in Snoop Dogg Biopic
Cynthia Erivo joins the cast of Universal's Snoop Dogg biopic to play Tupac Shakur's mother, Afeni Shakur.
Supporting Cast Announced for Snoop Dogg Biopic
Hercy Miller, Zachariah Rogers, and Tyquan Givens join the cast of Universal's Snoop Dogg biopic in key supporting roles.
Snoop Dogg Biopic Filming Update
The Snoop Dogg biopic, directed by Craig Brewer, began filming in September 2026.
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Snoop Dogg Biopic Release Date Announced
Universal's Snoop Dogg biopic is expected to release in theaters in August 2027.
Articles (8)
Deadline·
‘Snoop’: Hercy Miller Will Portray Master P, Zachariah Rogers Is The D.O.C., & Tyquan Givens Set As Original Character In Universal’s Snoop Dogg Biopic
Billboard·
Cynthia Erivo Joins Snoop Dogg Biopic As This Key Character In Tupac Shakur’s Life
Rolling Stone·
Cynthia Erivo to Play Tupac Shakur’s Mother in Snoop Dogg Biopic
IGN·
Wicked Star Cynthia Erivo Will Play Tupac’s Mom in Snoop Dogg Biopic
Consequence·
Cynthia Erivo to Play Tupac’s Mom in Snoop Dogg Biopic
Variety·
Cynthia Erivo to Play Tupac Shakur’s Mother in Snoop Dogg Biopic
Google News·
Cynthia Erivo to Play Tupac Shakur’s Mother in Universal’s Snoop Dogg Biopic (Exclusive)
The Hollywood Reporter·
Cynthia Erivo to Play Tupac Shakur’s Mother in Universal’s Snoop Dogg Biopic (Exclusive)