Snoop Dogg Biopic Casts Biggie: D’Angelo and Angie Stone’s Son SwayvoTwain to Play the Notorious B.I.G. (EXCLUSIVE)

The biographical drama chronicling Snoop Dogg’s rise through the music industry has bolstered its cast with three fresh additions, a clear sign that the eagerly anticipated project is gathering serious momentum as principal photography looms on the horizon. SwayvoTwain, an artist celebrated for his work on “Family Legacy” and the soulful tribute record “Love & Neo-Soul: Honoring the Legacy of D’Angelo,” has been cast to embody the late Christopher Wallace—better known to the world as The Notorious B.I.G. Joining him is Bentley Green, whose credits span “The Land” and “Undercard,” stepping into the shoes of rapper RBX. Rounding out the trio is G Perico, a South Central Los Angeles native whose repertoire includes “Kings of L.A.” and “She Ball,” tasked with bringing the character Big Reecie Cup to life.

Jonathan Daviss anchors the feature, officially titled “Snoop,” which Universal Pictures is positioning as the definitive account of the entertainment mogul’s extraordinary journey from Long Beach street life to global superstardom. The narrative will inevitably wade through the treacherous waters of 1990s hip-hop, an era marked by explosive creativity and devastating regional conflict. Wallace, who reigned supreme over the East Coast scene until his tragic murder in 1997 at just 24 years old, shared a bond of mutual admiration with Snoop despite the latter’s deep entanglement with Death Row Records—the West Coast powerhouse that came to symbolize the decade’s most notorious feuds. Notably, the relationship between Biggie and Snoop remained cordial even as their respective coasts clashed, a nuance that director Craig Brewer has indicated will receive careful attention. RBX—born Eric Dwayne Collins—has enjoyed a career spanning three decades, having joined Death Row alongside his cousin Snoop and contributed to some of the label’s most seminal releases, including Dr. Dre’s landmark “The Chronic.” Big Reecie Cup, by contrast, exists as a more grounded figure, deeply embedded in the fabric of Snoop’s upbringing in Long Beach, the city that fundamentally shaped his artistic sensibilities from adolescence onward.

Craig Brewer, the filmmaker behind “Hustle and Flow” and the forthcoming Neil Diamond-inspired musical “Song Sung Blue,” is at the helm of this ambitious undertaking, working from his own adaptation of an original screenplay by Joe Robert Cole—the writer celebrated for his contributions to “Black Panther” and its sequel “Wakanda Forever.” Universal has slated a theatrical debut for August 6, 2027, strategically positioning the film as the inaugural release under Death Row Pictures’ broader partnership with NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios. That alliance, unveiled with considerable fanfare in 2024, underscored Snoop’s ambition to transform his ownership of the legendary imprint into a wide-ranging entertainment conglomerate. Industry analysts have noted that this deal represents one of the most significant moves by a hip-hop artist to reclaim and monetize their intellectual property in the streaming era, a trend that has reshaped how legacy labels approach content production.

The newly confirmed performers join a roster already teeming with recognizable talent, creating one of the most stacked ensembles in recent music biopic history. Myles Bullock is attached to portray Dr. Dre, the producer whose sonic innovations defined the West Coast sound, while Lauren London will inhabit the role of Snoop’s late mother, Beverly Tate—a woman whose profound influence on her son’s life has been extensively documented across interviews and memoirs. Camron Jones steps into the iconic role of Tupac Shakur, Algee Smith embodies Warren G, and Tre Hale portrays Suge Knight, the polarizing Death Row co-founder whose legal entanglements have come to define his public legacy. Laya DeLeon Hayes appears as Snoop’s wife, Shante Broadus, with Olly Sholotan as Kurupt, Corey Champagne as Nate Dogg, and Jonica Booth as The Lady of Rage. For SwayvoTwain—born Michael D’Angelo Archer II, the son of late R&B luminaries Angie Stone and D’Angelo—this casting carries profound personal significance. His recent musical output, including tracks like “DoveSoar” and the deeply personal “Ms. Angie’s Son,” reflects a deliberate mission to honor his parents’ artistic legacies while forging his own path in contemporary soul music. That dual consciousness—navigating inherited greatness while building something new—may well lend an unexpected emotional authenticity to his portrayal of Biggie, an artist who similarly balanced ambition with the weight of his circumstances.

Green’s trajectory toward this project has been anything but conventional, beginning with youthful performances before landing roles on the wildly popular YouTube series “Epic Rap Battles of History,” where he portrayed both a young Michael Jackson and Tootie Ramsey. His subsequent television work includes appearances on AMC’s “61st Street” opposite Courtney B. Vance, the Hulu comedy “White Men Can’t Jump” alongside Jack Harlow, and recurring arcs on acclaimed series such as “Snowfall,” “Mr. Iglesias,” “Sweet Magnolias,” and “The Good Doctor.” He is also poised to star alongside Wanda Sykes in “Undercard” and features in Dan Fogelman’s NFL-themed series “The Land.” G Perico, who emerged from the same South Central Los Angeles corridors that spawned countless rap legends, offers an authentic perspective honed through roles in “Kings of L.A.” and “She Ball,” along with music placements across premium cable programming. Casting directors have increasingly prioritized performers with genuine ties to the communities depicted on screen, a shift that reflects broader industry recognition that authenticity enhances both credibility and audience connection. Behind the camera, Snoop Dogg serves as producer alongside Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment, whose resume includes the Eminem vehicle “8 Mile”—a film that established the benchmark for hip-hop biopics in both commercial performance and critical acclaim. Allan Mandelbaum and Death Row Pictures president Sara Ramaker complete the producing team, with Ryan Jones and Tony Ducret overseeing the project for the studio. As the August 2027 release date draws nearer, the production continues to attract attention not merely for its marquee subject but for its ambitious approach to navigating the fragile alliances and bitter rivalries that defined one of popular music’s most volatile and creatively explosive decades.