Snoop Dogg Biopic: 10 Things We Hope The Film Includes - Page 8

When considering some of the biggest acts in pop culture who are deserving of a biopic, we can’t think of a better candidate than West Coast hip-hop icon, Snoop Dogg. Despite having a career that spans four decades and has only become more beloved globally as the years go on, it’s actually surprising that he doesn’t already have a movie made out of his illustrious life.

Thankfully, all that’s about to change following the recent announcement that Snoop will officially see his story depicted on the big screen next summer with the upcoming release of, well, Snoop.

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In exactly one year from now, the aptly-titled music biopic will be on its way to theaters courtesy of Universal Pictures. The project has been a work in progress since as far back as 2024 when Snoop joined The Voice on NBC as a celebrity coach. He impressed executives so much that in 2025 it led to a multi-year deal with NBCUniversal in partnership with Death Row Pictures; the 54-year-old mogul famously gained ownership of the Death Row imprint in 2022. In June of that year, the film was officially announced with director Craig Brewer at the helm and Outer Banks actor Jonathan Daviss cast in the titular role. Earlier this year, Snoop and Daviss both attended CinemaCon 2026 to speak at the previews presentation by Universal Pictures and Focus Features.

Read the latest updates on Snoop below, via Deadline:

“‘Snoop’ follows the rise of the artist, mogul and gangsta rap icon that we know as Snoop Dogg.

Craig Brewer (‘Song Sung Blue,’ ‘Hustle & Flow’) is set direct the project based on his rewrite of Joe Robert Cole’s original script, with Jonathan Daviss (‘Outer Banks’) set to star in the titular role.

As the first project under Death Row Pictures’ overall deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment, the film will be produced by Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer (‘8 Mile’), Snoop Dogg and Death Row Pictures President Sara Ramaker, and will incorporate music from Snoop’s vast catalog.”

Honestly, we think they hit it on the nail in finding a suitable actor who looks the part.

Of course, we all know that looking like Tha Doggfather is only the first step in making sure it’s as much of a masterpiece as it possibly can be. It gives us hope seeing the talented names attached, particularly the man himself, but it will surely require a good script to cover all the bases of Snoop’s broad journey. From his many label shifts and genre switch-ups, or better yet fighting a murder case in the midst of recording a classic debut album and still managing to one day receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, let’s just say there’s a lot of ground to cover.

With Snoop scheduled to arrive in theaters on August 6, 2027, take a look below at some of the key details we hope the highly-anticipated biopic depicts about the life of Snoop Dogg:

10. How He Became “Snoop Dogg”

We’ve heard him talk about it on many occasions, but there’s just got to be a scene thrown in that shows us the birth of such an iconic moniker!

9. His Days Singing In Gospel Choir Before Rapping

Snoop surprised many back in 2018 with the release of his debut gospel album, Bible of Love. However, his biopic would do good in showing the fact that he was actually singing in the church choir years before he even thought of picking up a mic.

8. The Family Connection To All His Famous Cousins

In addition to being a rock star in his own right, Snoop also has familial ties to many other entertainers, most notably singers Brandy and Ray J, fellow West Coast emcee Daz Dillinger, pro wrestler Mercedes Moné/Sasha Banks and the dearly missed hip-hop soul hitmaker Nate Dogg.

7. The Album Before His Doggystyle Debut

While Doggystyle is without a doubt his breakout record, we can only hope that Over The Counter, the 1991 demo tape that first got him recognition on the underground, is properly acknowledged.

6. The 1993 Murder Trial

One of the gravest moments of his life, this is a topic that we’re sure fans are hoping to get better insight on.

5. His Friendship (And Fallout) With 2Pac

It’s nothing short of a tragedy that late rap icon 2Pac left this world with unresolved issues between him and Snoop, once the perfect pair when it came to getting in the booth. It would be great to see the brotherhood depicted from Snoop’s perspective.

4. His Stint As Snoop Lion

Whether or not we’ll ever see another “reincarnation” of his reggae-tinged alter ego, Snoop Lion, the brief era from 2012 to 2013 was nonetheless quite entertaining. He even got a GRAMMY nomination out of it!

3. His Many Lives As A Habitual Entrepreneur

To call Snoop simply a rapper would be telling only a fraction of his story, which has expanded over the years into film, television, sports, culinary arts, winery, a role as music exec, gaming, professional wrestling and the cannabis industry — and yes, that’s just to name a few of his many, many hats.

2. His Love Story With Shante Taylor

As one of the few rappers who married their high school sweerheart, we’re definitely expecting to see how the union between Snoop and Shante has stood the test of time that included a four-year separation, a child out of wedlock and a handful of deep losses.

1. His Friendship With Martha Stewart

They make the most unlikely duo, yet Snoop Dogg and media maven Martha Stewart have for years now been displaying a friendship that rivals the relationship of any rap peer he’s ever come in contact with. We would love to see Marty-Mar make a cameo.