Cynthia Erivo to Play Tupac Shakur’s Mother in Craig Brewer’s ‘Snoop’ Biopic

Cynthia Erivo is set to portray Afeni Shakur, the mother of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur, in Craig Brewer's upcoming biopic "Snoop." The film, produced by Imagine Entertainment, Death Row Pictures, and Snoop Dogg himself, will explore the life of the entertainment mogul, a 17-time Grammy nominee and a successful entrepreneur across various industries.

Snoop Dogg, known for his influence in music and diverse ventures, has been a major force in the industry for nearly three decades. Erivo, who also executive produced the Broadway adaptation "Prima Facie," will join a star-studded cast that includes Jonathan Daviss, Myles Bullock, Lauren London, Camron Jones, and Algee Smith, among others.

Directed by Craig Brewer, the film will incorporate music from Snoop's extensive catalog and mark his first project under Death Row Pictures' deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment.

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