Every Role Cast in the Snoop Dogg Biopic So Far, From Dr. Dre & 2Pac to Snoop Himself

Snoop Dogg is the latest rapper to bring his life story to Hollywood. The hip-hop legend broke the news that production was already in motion in April  on a biopic simply titled Snoop while speaking at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, and the Universal Pictures film is slated to hit theaters across the U.S. on Aug. 6, 2027.

The biopic will be directed by Hustle & Flow‘s Craig Brewer, while 8 Mile producer Brian Grazer is set to produce the film alongside the West Coast rap legend.

“After my brothers told their story in Straight Outta Compton, it’s my turn,” Snoop said at CinemaCon in reference to N.W.A’s 2015 biopic. “[Brewer] just showed us how hard it is out here for a pimp from Hustle & Flow. And then last year, he got us all singing ‘Sweet Caroline,'” he added of Brewer’s 2025 film Song Sung Blue.

Fellow rap deities like 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Eminem, N.W.A and 50 Cent have all had movies made at least loosely about their life stories, and now it’s Snoop’s turn to hit the silver screen.

Snoop is still releasing new music more than 30 years into his career and he’s completed unfamothable side missions, like being a correspondent for the Olympics and co-hosting a cooking show with Martha Stewart.

The Snoop movie has already started to make casting announcements, with roles carved out for 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Suge Knight and Warren G, all of whom played a significant role in Snoop’s music career, as well as Snoop himself.

Find the entire cast for Snoop (so far) below. (This list will be updated.)

• Snoop Dogg Played by Jonathan Daviss

  

  Once upon a time, Nipsey Hussle was offered the role of Snoop Dogg in Straight Outta Compton, which ultimately went to LaKeith Stanfield. Now, Outer Banks star Jonathan Daviss — also known as JD — gets his chance to play the Death Row legend. 

• Dr. Dre Played by Myles Bullock

  

  The story of Snoop can’t be properly told without Dr. Dre, who became his signature collaborator, as they made magic on tracks like “Nuthin’ But a G Thang” and “Still D.R.E.” BMF star Myles Bullock will play Dre.

• Snoop Dogg’s Mother Beverly Tate Played by Lauren London

  

  Lauren London will play Snoop’s mother, Beverly Tate, in the biopic. She has history with Snoop, as the ATL star appeared in the music video for 2004’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot.”

• 2Pac Played by Camron Jones

  

  2Pac and Snoop Dogg became close friends in the ’90s as faces of Death Row Records while dominating the rap game. 

• Warren G Played by Algee Smith

  

  Warren G and Snoop Dogg grew up as childhood friends in Long Beach, and Warren also helped Snoop get discovered by Dr. Dre. Algee Smith — who previously portrayed Ralph Tresvant in BET’s The New Edition Story — will play Warren.

• Suge Knight Played by Tre Hale

  

  Suge Knight is the co-founder of Death Row Records and brought Snoop into the fold of the scorching-hot label in 1992. Knight’s currently serving a 28-year sentence after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter charges in a fatal 2015 hit-and-run. Tre Hale, who plays Andy on the Apple TV+ series Platonic, will play Suge.

• Shante Broadus Played by Laya DeLeon Hayes

  

  Shante Broadus is Snoop Dogg’s wife. The couple tied the knot in 1997 and share three children together. DeLeon Hayes celebrated the casting news on Instagram, writing: “Dream come true. Beyond honored to bring this story to life.”

• Nate Dogg Played by Corey Champagne

  

  Nate Dogg is Snoop Dogg’s older cousin who also grew up in Long Beach. They linked up for classics like “Ain’t No Fun (If the Homies Can’t Have None).” Nate Dogg died in 2011 at age 41.

• The Lady of Rage Played by Jonica Booth

  

  The Lady of Rage was part of the Death Row Records family while Snoop Dogg was on the roster, and she appeared on Snoop’s Doggystyle debut.

• Kurupt Played by Olly Sholotan

  

  Kurupt changed coasts, moving from Philly to California and became one of Death Row’s firs signees. He worked with Snoop during the early stages of his career and formed Tha Dogg Pound alongside Daz Dillinger. Sholotan starred as Carlton in the Bel-Air reboot. 

• The Notorious B.I.G. played by SwayvoTwain

  

  While they were on opposing sides of the East Coast-West Coast beef, Biggie and Snoop remained allies. Snoop appeared on all three B.I.G. posthumous albums. SwayvoTwain, who is the son of D’Angelo and Angie Stone, is set to play Biggie. 

• RBX played by Bentley Green

  

  RBX is actually Snoop Dogg’s cousin and both were part of the fabric making up Death Row during the label’s golden era. They teamed up as guests on “Stranded on Death Row” from Dr. Dre’s ‘The Chronic.’ 

• Big Reecie Cup played by G Perico

  

  Big Reecie Cup was the muscle protecting Snoop during his rise to stardom in Long Beach, and rapper G Perico is set to play the Crip gang member. 

• Afeni Shakur Played By Cynthia Erivo

  

  Wicked actress Cynthia Erivo is set to play 2Pac’s mother, Afeni Shakur. A fearless political activist, Afeni was a member of the Black Panther Party. Her worldview laid the blueprint for Pac to become a rap legend.

• Master P, Hercy Miller

  

  There’s nothing like that father-son connection. Master P signed Snoop Dogg to No Limit Records in 1998 and helped revive the Doggfather following his split from Death Row. Hercy Miller is stepping into acting after playing college basketball at a few schools, including the University of Louisville, and now will serve as the No Limit boss.

• The D.O.C., Zachariah Rogers

  

  The D.O.C. was instrumental in helping Snoop Dogg develop as a songwriter and served as a mentor to Snoop since D.O.C. was also close with Dr. Dre after leaving Ruthless Records. Zachariah Rogers, a Tennessee native, is best known for playing Pico in P-Valley.

• Tyquan Givens

  

  Tyquan Givens, who goes by Watts Homie Quan, has made a name for himself as a comedian and actor. Earlier this year, he appeared in the Snowfall spin-off The Drop and starred in the first season of The Vince Staples Show in 2024. Givens is slated to play an original character in the flick named B. Mack.