Lauren London Cast as Snoop Dogg's Mother in Upcoming Biopic
Lauren London will play Snoop Dogg's mother, Beverly Tate, in the upcoming Universal biopic 'Snoop.' Jonathan Daviss stars as Snoop Dogg, with Myles Bullock as Dr. Dre. The film, directed by Craig Brewer, is scheduled for release on August 6, 2027.
Lauren London joins the project as Beverly Tate, the mother of the rap icon, opposite Jonathan Daviss in the title role. The production also features Myles Bullock as Dr. Dre, rounding out a central trio. Director Craig Brewer, known for his recent work on *Song Sung Blue*, adapted the screenplay from Joe Robert Cole’s original draft. The film is a collaboration between Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Pictures and Imagine Entertainment, with producers including Sara Ramaker and Brian Grazer. Universal has slated the biopic for an August 2027 release, adding to a growing slate of music-legacy films.
This casting choice could draw attention to the personal, family-driven narrative behind a public figure, potentially humanizing Snoop Dogg for audiences beyond his music career. The film may also reinforce Hollywood’s ongoing interest in hip-hop biopics, shaping how younger viewers understand cultural history. London’s involvement could broaden appeal to her existing fanbase, while the release date suggests a major studio commitment—likely influencing industry conversations about representation and legacy storytelling in mainstream cinema.