Snoop Dogg's Biopic Finally In Motion: 'We're Starting This Summer, I'm So Excited!'

If there's a rapper who deserves a biopic as much as the next one, it's Snoop Dogg.

Not only has he proved that he is one of the biggest and most successful rappers in the game, but he is also an amazing and innovative entrepreneur.

According to Variety, Snoop Dogg's biopic, which will be directed by a world-renown director-and the genius behind "Dear Mama," "The Book of Eli," "Dead Presidents," "Menace II Society," and more-Allen Hughs, is finally in motion.

"That's next. We're starting this summer. I'm so excited," Hughes said on the night of his most recent project.

The director just wrapped up "Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni & Tupac Shakur." The biopic's premiere is slated on Apr 21, and shortly after which, he will be embarking on a new project: Snoop Dogg's biopic-which remains to be untitled.

Snoop Dogg on a Roll

This is not the first time the rapper slash entrepreneur has worked on something besides music. After all, Snoop Dogg has been embarking on several different businesses as of late.

"He surprised me with that biopic," Hughes said. "I can't wait to go back to the hood, and do a hood story that becomes inspirational. That's what I get from him."

Snoop Dogg is just as excited as the director is, after all, this project has been in the works for years, but he just couldn't find the perfect mix of people to work with.

"I waited a long time to put this project together because I wanted to choose the right director, the perfect writer, and the greatest movie company I could partner with that could understand the legacy that I'm trying to portray on screen, and the memory I'm trying to leave behind," the rapper said in a statement.

Legacy

Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., was born in Long Beach, California. His passion for music began at a young age when he began singing and playing the piano at his local church.

By sixth grade, he was already rapping. Thus began his decades-long career in the game.

However, these days, Snoop Dogg isn't just known for his amazing music career, he has a booming business empire.

According to reports, the rapper has dabbled in several areas of business like pet accessories, gluten-free cereals, a wine label, a children's show, and his very own line of cannabis products.

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