Cynthia Erivo has joined the cast of Universal’s upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, Snoop, and will portray Afeni Shakur, Tupac Shakur’s mother. Universal confirmed the casting, which was reported by Entertainment Weekly and Variety on November 5.
A role tied to hip-hop history
Afeni Shakur was a prominent activist and an important figure in Tupac’s life and legacy. Her inclusion in a film centered on Snoop Dogg places another major name from hip-hop history within the story being brought to the screen.
AllHipHop reported that production is underway in Southern California. Further details about the film’s release date and the full cast should be treated as unconfirmed unless announced by the filmmakers or studio.
The Shade Wire takeaway
Erivo’s casting is already a notable conversation starter: audiences will be watching to see how the film handles the people and history surrounding one of rap’s most influential eras.
