Snoop Dogg’s life story coming to the big screen in 2027
One of hip-hop’s biggest icons is heading to the big screen. Discover what we know so far about the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic arriving in 2027.
A new biopic chronicling the life and career of legendary rapper, entrepreneur and cultural icon Snoop Dogg is officially heading to cinemas in 2027, with Universal Pictures confirming a release date of August 6, 2027.
Titled Snoop, the upcoming film promises to bring one of hip-hop’s most recognisable figures to the big screen, charting the story of an artist whose career has stretched from the early days of West Coast rap to global superstardom and a diverse business empire.
Taking on the challenging role of Snoop will be Jonathan Daviss, best known for his performance as Pope Heyward in Outer Banks. The actor will portray the rapper in a film directed by Craig Brewer, the filmmaker behind Hustle & Flow, Dolemite Is My Name and Coming 2 America. Brewer has also rewritten the screenplay, originally developed by Joe Robert Cole.
The project is particularly significant as it represents the first film to emerge from Death Row Pictures’ overall deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment, with Snoop himself serving as a producer alongside Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer and Death Row Pictures president Sara Ramaker. The film is also expected to incorporate music from Snoop’s extensive catalogue.
For music fans, the prospect of seeing Snoop’s story unfold on screen offers the chance to revisit one of the most influential chapters in hip-hop history. From his breakthrough alongside Dr. Dre and the release of his iconic debut album Doggystyle to his evolution into a global entertainment personality, Snoop’s career has crossed music, film, television, sport, business and popular culture.
While specific plot details remain under wraps, the film has the potential to explore the many different eras of Snoop’s life and career. His rise from Long Beach to international fame is intertwined with the story of West Coast hip-hop itself, as well as the wider cultural impact of the genre during the 1990s.
The film also arrives at a time when music biopics continue to attract major audiences. Recent releases have demonstrated the appetite for stories centred on iconic artists, while Universal has previous experience in the genre through projects including Straight Outta Compton and 8 Mile.
With Snoop Dogg directly involved as a producer, fans will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how his remarkable journey is interpreted for the big screen. The rapper has previously appeared as a character in Straight Outta Compton, but Snoop will mark the first major feature-length film dedicated to telling his own story.
For now, the details of the narrative and the full cast remain closely guarded, but the combination of Snoop’s extraordinary life story, Craig Brewer’s track record with music-focused films and Jonathan Daviss stepping into the lead role has already generated plenty of anticipation.
Snoop is currently scheduled to arrive in cinemas on August 6, 2027, giving hip-hop fans plenty of time to get ready for a cinematic journey through the life of one of the genre’s most enduring and influential figures.