The influence of BMF is already taking shape in the television landscape. Though it only recently completed its second season, the 50 Cent-EP’d series has apparently inspired more biopics based on the life and times of the most infamous figures in American pop culture. Last week, news broke that Suge Knight’s producing a biopic series based on his life, from his aspirations to become a football coach to his demise as the leader of the Death Row camp. DJ Drama feels that it would be an incredible story, though he feels a story on Dr. Dre would be even more compelling.
TMZ recently caught up with Drama shortly after the release of his new album, I’m Really Like That. The Philadelphia DJ explained that Suge Knight’s story would undoubtedly make for great television, especially in context with that era in hip-hop. “That universe, that time and that period, who wouldn’t wanna watch that? That shit would be incredible,” he said. From there, he began to campaign for a biopic on Dr. Dre that would explore his illustrious career from the pre-NWA days to bringing Eminem and 50 Cent into the fold.
DJ Drama Wants A Role In Dr. Dre’s Biopic
The Gangsta Grillz creator said that Dre’s career alone would be able to produce seasons upon seasons of content. “With all due respect, you know what would be even crazier? If we did a Dr. Dre universe, and we did from [World Class] Wreckin’ Crew to like N.W.A to the Death Row era, to then Aftermath, and then him working with Em and then with 50 came along. That’s like 10 seasons right there,” he told TMZ.
It seems like DJ Drama also hopes to make his acting debut in the hypothetical series. He called on 50 Cent to bring him onto the cast. “I need a role too, Fif! You’ve seen my acting skills,” he said, referring to the Juice reenactments to promote his latest album. “C’mon, Dram Cruise. C’mon, Fif! I’m manifesting, I’m putting it into the universe.” If anyone were to bring Dr. Dre’s story to television, we’d assume it would be 50 Cent. Check out Drama’s interview above.
