{
  "id": 6342675,
  "title": "Snoop Dogg Biopic Casts D'Angelo's Son, Swayvo Twain, as The Notorious B.I.G.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/snoop-dogg-biopic-casts-dangelos-son-swayvo-twain-as-the-notorious-b",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-08T21:48:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/snoop-dogg-biopic-casts-dangelos-son-swayvo-twain-as-the-notorious-big"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The biographical movie about Snoop Dogg, simply titled Snoop, has added Swayvo Twain to its cast. Swayvo, son of D Angelo, will portray The Notorious B.I.G. in the film. The Snoop Dogg biopic, which was announced in 2022, is set for release next summer. The movie currently features a mostly unknown and up-and-coming cast, including the titular rapper, Nate Dogg, Dr. Dre, Tupac, and more. Swayvo Twain's casting as B.I.G. adds significance to the film, given his lineage and the impact his father had on hip-hop in the 90s. The rivalry between Snoop Dogg and The Notorious B.I.G., as well as Snoop's involvement in the East-Coast-West-Coast feud, will likely be a central theme in the movie. Directed by Craig Brewer, known for Song Sung Blue and Hustle and Flow, the film is being helmed by a talented team. Snoop Dogg, himself, is currently involved in multiple projects, including Hitman and the Yakuza prequel, Stranger Than Heaven. Tupac's likeness is also being used in the Yakuza prequel. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters on August 6, 2027.",
  "summary": "Snoop Dogg's biopic has cast Swayvo Twain, the son of D'Angelo, as Notorious B.I.G.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}