Snoop Dogg goes to be the star of an upcoming movie helmed by director Allen Hughes. The biopic on Snoop’s life is ready to be the primary mission beneath Dying Row Footage, and Snoop can be credited as one of many government producers of the film. The movie follows Snoop’s latest acquirement of Dying Row Data in 2022. In a latest dialog on the Rap Radar Podcast, Hughes explains how he has a particular perception into Snoop Dogg’s connection with Tupac. He claimed that Snoop Dogg, although he was one of many prominent figures in hip-hop throughout his time at Dying Row Data, willingly let his labelmate Tupac shine.
“You bought a man that was the rockstar of that period,” Hughes stated within the interview. “And in the identical period, he’s on trial for homicide … and thank God, [he] beats the case. And then you definitely obtained all that little window the place Snoop dimmed his gentle for Tupac.” “I by no means understood that again then,” he continued. “I bear in mind Snoop simply dimming his gentle and letting Tupac shine when Snoop was the man, ya know?”
Learn Extra: Snoop Dogg Biopic In The Works From Universal & Death Row Pictures
Allen Hughes Speaks On Upcoming Snoop Dogg Biopic
Allen Hughes, who’s identified for his different movies Menace II Society and The Ebook of Eli, isn’t any stranger to creating movies for the massive display. His earlier credit embrace telling the tales of different hip-hop moguls, together with Tupac. In actual fact, earlier this 12 months he launched the docuseries Dear Mama, which obtained tons of reward for telling the story of Tupac and his mom Afeni. The docuseries, which premiered on FX and Hulu, earned a 100% critics ranking on Rotten Tomatoes. The unscripted collection showcased the connection between Tupac and his mother, but in addition took a deep dive into Afeni’s profound historical past as a Black Panther.
Now, Snoop Dogg’s story is one step nearer to touchdown on the massive display. The mission remains to be untitled and within the works, and it is in collaboration with Dying Row Footage and Common Footage. “I waited a very long time to place this mission collectively as a result of I wished to decide on the fitting director, the right author, and the best film firm I might accomplice with that might perceive the legacy that I’m attempting to painting on display, and the reminiscence I’m attempting to depart behind,” stated Snoop Dogg in a previous statement. “It was the right marriage. It was holy matrimony, not holy macaroni.” Keep tuned to HNHH for extra updates on the biopic.
Learn Extra: Snoop Dogg Acquires Death Row Records
