HotNewHipHop https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ The Latest Hip Hop News, Songs, Rap Albums & Music, Gossip & Entertainment News, Sneaker Releases, Sports News, TV & Movies, Interviews, Culture & more Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:55:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 Rick Ross Tries To Downplay 50 Cent’s Success With Verzuz & G-Unit Reeboks https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1006805-rick-ross-50-cent-verzuz-g-unit-reeboks Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:55:20 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1006805 Rick Ross is trying to troll amid 50 Cent's Verzuz pop-out and his G-Unit Reebok relaunch selling out quick.

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50 Cent has a lot to celebrate this weekend, as he popped out as a special guest for the Joe and Donnell Jones Verzuz and also had his Reebok sneakers relaunch in collaboration with G-Unit sell out quickly. But with success comes scrutiny. His longtime rival Rick Ross has responded to these achievements, which the G-Unit mogul trolled him over on Instagram.

“lol why the CO so quiet now,” Fif wrote about the former correctional officer, reposing media about the G-Unit Reeboks selling out. Rick Ross had clowned 50 Cent’s sneakers, and brought up his beef with T.I. in relation to his Verzuz pop-out. For those unaware, that feud supposedly stemmed largely from 50 refusing to do a battle with the Atlanta rapper.

“[A fan] agreed with me that the shoes was ugly, and they don’t know nobody that bought them,” Rozay remarked via IG, as caught by Diverse Mentality on Twitter. “But they said, ‘Rozay, you was watching Verzuz when 50 came on?’ And I thought about it. I said, ‘Wow…’ They may not know I own equity in Verzuz. Yeah, guys… So Curtis, thanks for your employment. Thanks for the pop-out. That’s why I thought Curtis wouldn’t do the Tip thing. ‘Cause he knew Rozay had a small piece of that. But he came out. He did that for free. Next time, I’ma make sure you have a [Luc] Belaire bottle, Curtis.”

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50 Cent & Rick Ross Beef

“Aye, 50 Cent, why you lying telling them people you sold all them shoes?” Ross alleged. “Stop lying. You filed a $100 million bankruptcy when you sold them last time. You got an endorsement deal. Same way you don’t discuss your publishing, ’cause you don’t own no publishing. Toast to all the real hustlers. Talking about, ‘They sold out so quick.’ Ain’t no resellers selling them. Ain’t no n***as buying them shoes, y’all. Don’t go for that. N***a filed $100 million bankruptcy when them s**ts was going on.”

This is just the latest chapter in 50 Cent and Rick Ross’ long-running feud. What began as an allegedly shady look from 50 to Ross at the 2008 BET Awards devolved into business clashes, personal jabs, comparisons of success, and endless trolling attempts.

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Wack 100 Accuses AZ Chike Of Pulling Collab With The Game From New Album https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1006801-wack-100-az-chike-pulling-collab-the-game-new-album Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:25:24 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1006801 Wack 100 claimed AZ Chike had his song with The Game and others taken down from Game's new album, "The Documentary 3."

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The Game had a whole host of Los Angeles and West Coast artists on his new album The Documentary 3, in addition to other huge names like Kanye West, Drake, and Black Thought. Among these L.A. guests is (or was…) AZ Chike, although some confusion over his feature on “The Part” and how it temporarily disappeared from platforms like Spotify has led to some controversy with Wack 100.

For those unaware, “The Part” also features YG, Lefty Gunplay, Mike & Keys, JasonMartin, Mark Lux, and RJMrLA. However, at press time, the track does not indicate Chike as a feature on “The Part,” at least on Spotify. Curiously, though, it does still feature his vocals, and he’s credited as a composer on the song. Apple Music seems to have the original upload intact.

Wack took to social media to post a video, caught by Ahmed/The Ears on Twitter, that accused AZ of taking the song down. The executive theorized this could be because of Chike’s feature on GNX by Kendrick Lamar, suggesting he might feel like Game is dissing K.Dot. Another theory some fans have is that the feud between YG and Drakeo The Ruler may have something to do with this as well… If AZ really did take the song down via a request and this isn’t just a misunderstanding.

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Wack 100 Calls Out AZ Chike

“AZ Chike, AKA ‘A** Cheeks,’ you just pulled a weird move,” Wack 100 expressed. “You had the song with YG and Lefty Gunplay and yourself snatched down off The Documentary 3 album. Aye, bro, I’ma be real. I been told Game to replace you with Mark Lux. He way harder than you anyway. Don’t nobody really know who you are… But I think you think you was doing that for the sake of Kendrick. Kendrick don’t care who featured on Game’s album. I think you thought you was gon’ get some brownie points. You was in the studio, you did, like, eight songs. I told Game you was a**, replace you with Mark Lux. I told him. It was just an error. The wrong version got uploaded. The real version will be up in a minute.

“Y’all stay tuned,” he concluded. It’s unclear if this “real version” is the one that’s now up on streaming services.

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Undefeated And Jordan Brand Reunite For Air Jordan 5 “Moon Fossil” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1006797-undefeated-x-air-jordan-5-moon-fossil-sneaker-news Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1006797 Undefeated and Jordan Brand are reuniting for a military inspired Air Jordan 5, arriving incanvas with two colorways planned for 2027.

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Undefeated and Jordan Brand are teaming up again, this time on the Air Jordan 5. The “Moon Fossil” colorway is set to release February 18th, 2027 for $230.

The shoe swaps the usual leather build for a tan canvas upper. It gives the silhouette a rugged, military inspired look tied to Undefeated’s design history. Silver reflective tongues peek out from behind the laces, running down into a webbing strip toward the toe.

Branding gets a real makeover too. A red Jumpman sits layered over Undefeated’s Five Strikes logo on the tongue, while olive green embroidery covers the heel. The classic Nike Air branding also gets swapped, with “UND” replacing “Air” on the heel tab.

On the bottom, a black midsole keeps the Air Jordan 5’s signature shark tooth detailing intact. A translucent blue outsole finishes things off, adding a cooler tone against the tan upper.

This also won’t be the only Undefeated colorway either. A second Air Jordan 5 is going to release during the same window, done up in light chocolate, red, and grey. That gives the project a full two shoe drop.

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Undefeated x Air Jordan 5 “Moon Fossil”

Undefeated relationship with Jordan Brand goes back over 20 years. Their first Air Jordan 4 collaboration dropped in 2005 and became one of the most respected sneakers of that
era.

That olive green colorway eventually turned into one of the biggest grails in Jordan Brand history. It stayed out of reach for most fans until finally getting a wider anniversary release last year.

This new Air Jordan 5 project marks the next chapter in that ongoing partnership. Instead of leather, Undefeated leans into canvas and worn detailing, keeping the military theme that’s defined its past Jordan work.

2 colorways are planned, along with matching apparel expected alongside launch. That has “Moon Fossil” shaping up as one of 2027’s most anticipated Jordan collabs. For Undefeated fans, it’s another shot at a brand that’s rarely handed out easy cops.

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50 Cent & Ebro Clash Over The Decline Of New York Hip-Hop https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1006787-50-cent-ebro-clash-decline-new-york-hip-hop Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:29:57 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1006787 Ebro Darden brought up how 50 Cent started beef with a lot of New York artists, whereas Fif thinks Darden's curation is more at fault.

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50 Cent was the most recent guest on Apple Music’s Rap Life Review, during which hosts Ebro Darden and Nadeska Alexis spoke to him, Joe, Donnell Jones, and many others about the recent Verzuz matchup between those artists. But the conversation held more contentious moments. At one point, Darden and Fif got into an argument over who is more responsible for the decline of New York hip-hop.

It started with 50 discussing the evolving focus of rap shifting from NYC to the South. “I’ma leave that for Ebro, ’cause he always f**k up the culture,” he remarked. The broadcaster argued the G-Unit mogul “had everybody beefing” and caused a lack of new releases, to which Fif responded to by saying he didn’t have many real friends and ran into loyalty issues. His argument was more about having to choose relationships in contentious situations, eventually setting things right.

“Don’t think I don’t like you,” 50 Cent added concerning Ebro. “I’m just telling you what you did. You really f***ed up the whole system… Who was coming and didn’t get a shot or didn’t get into a good position because I didn’t work with them?”

It seems like 50 was taking issue with which artists Ebro did or didn’t play on the radio. So while there are a lot of factors playing into both of their assessments, it seems like they both believe some distortion of loyalty and rap game camaraderie led to New York not being as hot as it once was. Still, it remains a pillar of the culture.

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50 Cent & G-Unit At Verzuz

For those unaware, 50 Cent was one of various special guest at Joe and Donnell Jones’ Verzuz matchup earlier this week. He, Tony Yayo, and Uncle Murda came out to represent G-Unit. This was a pretty ironic development considering how Fif’s beef with T.I. largely stemmed from his refusal to do a Verzuz with Tip.

On the other hand, Ebro’s still dishing out hip-hop hot takes for all to enjoy. 50 Cent’s not far behind when it comes to his own view of the culture today. They may have their differences, but hashing them out on air together is nonetheless heartening.

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Air Jordan 6 OG “Light Aqua” Is Officially Back On https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1006790-air-jordan-6-og-light-aqua-sneaker-news Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:28:59 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1006790 The Air Jordan 6 OG "Light Aqua" has a new 2027 release date after being pulled from the calendar, now arriving with Nike Air branding.

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The Air Jordan 6 OG “Light Aqua” now has a new release date, landing June 18, 2027 for $215. It comes with Nike Air branding on the heel, a detail collectors always look for on OG looks.

Light Aqua covers most of the upper, giving the shoe a bright, Tiffany colored look. Black and silver step in for contrast throughout the build. Black covers the midsole, tongue, and heel spoiler, while silver hits smaller accents around the shoe.

A visible Air unit and translucent outsole round out the design. Both details have stayed consistent across Air Jordan 6 releases for decades. The style code is listed as JF7742-400 for anyone looking at this pair closely.

This pair was originally planned for Fall 2026 before getting pulled from the calendar. Now it’s back on track, just pushed into Jordan Brand’s Summer 2027 lineup instead.

The current images circulating are still speculative mockups rather than confirmed studio shots. Jordan Brand hasn’t released official photos of the pair yet. That means small details like exact shading and placement could still shift before release.

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Air Jordan 6 OG “Light Aqua”

The Air Jordan 6 first released back in 1991, the same year Michael Jordan won his first NBA Championship. That history makes the silhouette one of the most important in the entire Jordan line.

“Light Aqua” was originally built around the model’s 35th anniversary in 2026. Even after getting delayed into 2027, it still carries that same milestone energy heading into its eventual release.

The colorway also lines up with a bigger year for AJ6 OG releases overall. Jordan Brand has reportedly lined up the return of “White Infrared,” along with a first ever release of “Reverse Infrared.” That pair was originally sampled back in 1999 but never made it to retail.

With 3 OG colorways now expected across this stretch, the Air Jordan 6 is getting a real moment. “Light Aqua” stands out as the boldest of the bunch, especially with Nike Air branding confirmed for the final build.

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The Game Speaks On Drake, Kendrick Lamar & TDE At Release Party https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1006783-the-game-drake-kendrick-lamar-tde-release-party Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:02:58 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1006783 The Game's Drake feature and various references on "The Documentary 3" have fans speculating about his dynamic with Kendrick Lamar and TDE.

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The Game just dropped his new album The Documentary 3, which shows how connected he is to Los Angeles and how much skill and passion he’s retained as a top MC. But it also led to a lot of debate due to a Drake feature, references to the Kendrick Lamar battle, and a whole lot of beef speculation regarding K.Dot. Now, after some words from the Compton rapper at his release party this weekend caught by DJ Akademiks on Instagram, fans have some more context directly from the artist himself.

“I put Kendrick in places that I wanted to be, that I wished n***as would’ve put me,” he expressed. “I didn’t ask for nothing in return… Top Dawg wanted to give me half of TDE…. So I got love for n***as… When this n***a Drake came in the game, he adapted to me. We got close. Drake is on my albums way back then… I don’t flip-flop on my friends.

“If Drake is in town and he got a show, and [my kids] want to go and I call him, the n***a put them where they want to be and all their friends and take care of them,” The Game shared concerning Drake and Kendrick Lamar. “I can’t turn my back on a n***a like that. And I don’t want a n***a that I helped usher into the game, like Kendrick and Top, I don’t want them n***as to feel a way about my decisions, about what I do as a real n***a. I was a real n***a to y’all, I’m a real n***a to him.”

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The Game’s Kendrick Lamar Comments

“I caught fades with my own homies to take [Nipsey Hussle] on tour,” he added. “But I can’t seem to get in touch with Blacc Sam to holler at him. I don’t understand it. I put Kendrick on his first mixtape, I took Kendrick on tour, I showed Kendrick nothing but love. But I can’t get on the phone with him. I ain’t gon’ call the n***a every day, I ain’t no h*e. I’ma just let you know there ain’t no static so you hear it from my voice and n***as ain’t between us. Top Dawg, I can call on the phone… Dr. Dre, we got this weird brotherhood, but we know what it is…”

This follows Kendrick Lamar’s affiliates responding to The Game. Overall, it seems like Game just wants to show loyalty to his peers while not disrespecting any opponents caught in the middle. We’ll see if he gets in touch with Blacc Sam and K.Dot in the near future.

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Boyz II Men Use Coin Flip To Pick Their Air Jordan 11 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1006778-boyz-ii-men-air-jordan-11-sneaker-news Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:59:01 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1006778 Boyz II Men flipped a coin to choose their final Air Jordan 11 sample, and the pair they've been wearing publicly didn't win the toss.

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Boyz II Men just settled their Air Jordan 11 collab with a coin flip. The moment was caught in the group’s latest behind-the-scenes video, showing them flipping a penny between two final samples.

The twist is that the shoe they’ve been wearing publicly didn’t win. That pair, a black upper with a white mudguard, appeared during their performance at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia. It won’t be the version moving forward as the final design.

Instead, the coin flip favored a different sample. The winning pair leans into a white upper with a black patent mudguard, along with polka dot detailing around the ankle collar. It’s part of a wider batch of samples the group has been sampling for months, ranging from soundwave graphics to plaid interiors.

This also isn’t the first look Boyz II Men has given fans into how the design came together. They’ve shared prototype after prototype, giving fans a rare look at how a celebrity collab actually gets narrowed down.

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Boyz II Men Air Jordan 11

Boyz II Men’s connection to the Air Jordan 11 goes back to 1995. Michael Jordan reportedly joked with designer Tinker Hatfield that someone would eventually wear the shoe with a suit.

That prediction lines up with a longstanding story involving the group. Boyz II Men are often credited as the first to wear the Concord 11 in public, debuting the shoes at the 1996 Grammy Awards. No footage has confirmed the moment happened, but the legend has stuck around for decades.

The Air Jordan 11 itself was built with that formal crossover in mind. Designer Peter Moore drew from tuxedo shoes and patent leather loafers when shaping the silhouette back in 1995. That heritage lines up with Boyz II Men’s polished, dressed-up image from that time.

With a final sample now chosen, the group’s collab moves one step closer to becoming official. A release still hasn’t been announced, but the choice narrows things down after months of back and forth between design directions.

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UFC And OVO Just Dropped Their Second Collection https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1006773-ufc-x-ovo-collab-streetwear-news Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:17:28 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1006773 UFC and Drake's OVO released their second capsule collection this morning, featuring Mike Malott fronting the campaign.

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UFC and Drake’s OVO released their second collaborative collection this morning, dropping Friday, August 21st at 10am. The capsule spans hoodies, athletic jerseys, graphic tees, and long-sleeve shirts, all built around fighter-inspired artwork and co-branded graphics.

The collection marks the second time these two brands have teamed up. It continues a partnership built around blending combat sports with Toronto’s biggest star’s brand.

Canadian welterweight Mike Malott fronted the campaign, giving the release a real connection to the Octagon. That was a deliberate choice, keeping the collection tied to actual fight culture instead of leaning purely on celebrity pull.

The designs pulled from UFC’s deep roster of recognizable names. Pieces feature Islam Makhachev, Georges St-Pierre, Nick Diaz, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Conor McGregor throughout the lineup. Hasbulla also got his own graphic treatment, tapping into his massive internet following outside the sport itself.

There were nods to UFC legends also. Chuck Liddell showed up across custom details, alongside references pulled from Drake’s ICEMAN album era. That mix of fight history and OVO’s own catalog gave the drop more depth than a standard two-logo collab.

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UFC x OVO Collab

This wasn’t UFC and OVO’s first run together. Their debut collection released in 2025, leaning heavily into UFC’s origins from 1993, early fight posters, and retro training gear.

That first drop worked because it respected where UFC’s imagery came from before OVO started reshaping it. This new capsule built on that foundation, expanding into current champions and internet-famous personalities instead of just old references.

OVO’s owl logo has always been versatile enough to sit across music, luxury, and now combat sports without needing a redesign. Paired with UFC’s aggressive, fight-first visual language, the two brands ended up sharpening each other rather than just sharing shelf space.

With Drake’s continued involvement and a fighter actually fronting the campaign, this collection reads as more than just your usual merch. It’s turning it into a real meeting point between streetwear and the sport itself.

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Keefe D Accuses Prosecutors Of Putting Family In Danger https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1006769-tupac-trial-keefe-d-home-vandalized Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1006769 The Tupac murder trial took a personal turn when Keefe D told the court his family was being endangered.

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A dispute over personal information spilled into open court during the Tupac Shakur murder trial when Duane “Keefe D” Davis accused prosecutors of repeatedly making his family’s addresses public. Speaking directly to the judge, Davis said the exposure has already had consequences at home and argued that his relatives are being put in danger while he remains on trial.

“They keep giving out my address. They broke in my house, vandalized my house, vandalized my wife’s car, you know what I’m saying? Because they keep giving out my address,” Davis told the court. He then claimed the problem had expanded beyond his own home. “Now, they done gave out my sister’s address. This stuff is wrong. They are wrong!”

Davis did not provide evidence during the exchange establishing who was responsible for the alleged break-in or vandalism. His complaint concerned the prosecution’s handling of his personal information and what he believes has resulted. The moment briefly shifted attention away from testimony in a trial that has placed Davis’ past statements and personal history before an unusually large public audience. Proceedings have been streamed from Clark County District Court as the state presents its case nearly 30 years after Shakur was killed.

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Keefe D Continues To Air Out Grievances

His frustration extended to his treatment while incarcerated. “I get beat up by the cops, a guy attacked me in here, sent me to prison. It’s just wrong,” Davis told the judge. A prosecutor responded by suggesting the anger was rooted elsewhere, telling the court, “I think he’s upset because I’m prosecuting him for murder.” Davis immediately rejected that explanation. “You’re endangering my family’s life,” he replied.

The exchange comes as prosecutors continue trying to establish that Davis helped organize the September 7, 1996 attack that killed Shakur. The state alleges the shooting was retaliation for the MGM Grand beating of Davis’ nephew Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson hours earlier. Davis is not accused of firing the fatal shots. Prosecutors instead contend that he obtained the weapon and helped facilitate the attack from the white Cadillac that pulled alongside Shakur and Suge Knight on the Las Vegas Strip. Davis has pleaded not guilty.

Much of the prosecution’s case relies on statements Davis made about the killing years later, including accounts given in interviews and his 2019 memoir. His defense argues those stories were embellished and cannot be treated as reliable admissions. The trial remains underway in Las Vegas, where Davis faces life in prison if convicted of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang.

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Snoop Dogg Biopic Casts Myles Bullock Be To Play Dr. Dre https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1006766-snoop-dogg-biopic-dr-dre-myles-bullock Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1006766 The Universal biopic about Snoop Dogg adds Myles Bullock Be as Dr. Dre as the film moves closer to production.

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Universal’s Snoop Dogg biopic has filled one of its most important roles, casting Myles Bullock Be as Dr. Dre opposite Jonathan Daviss’ Snoop. The pairing puts faces to a relationship that will be difficult for Snoop to tell his story without, considering Dre’s role in introducing the Long Beach rapper to a national audience and helping establish the sound of his earliest years.

The Hollywood Reporter states that Bullock Be joins the project after appearing in Peacock’s Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, where he played Willie Black. That casting also reunites him with director Craig Brewer, who worked on the limited series. His other credits include White Men Can’t Jump, BMF, and Marvel’s Runaways. He is also a series regular in Hulu’s upcoming Prison Break: Black Creek.

Playing Dre places Bullock Be inside the period when Snoop’s career moved almost impossibly fast. Dre heard Snoop’s early demos and brought him into the sessions surrounding 1992’s The Chronic, where his appearances on records including “Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang” helped make his voice recognizable before he had even released an album of his own. Dre then produced Snoop’s 1993 debut, Doggystyle, which debuted at No. 1 and became one of the defining releases of West Coast Rap’s rise.

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Snoop Is Ready To Share His Story

Daviss, best known for playing Pope on Netflix’s Outer Banks, was announced as Snoop in 2025. Brewer is directing from a screenplay initially written by Black Panther co-writer Joe Robert Cole, with Brewer handling the latest draft. The film will incorporate music from Snoop’s catalog, though Universal has not yet revealed how much of his life the story will cover.

Moreover, Snoop is producing alongside Brian Grazer, Death Row Pictures president Sara Ramaker, and Imagine Entertainment’s Allan Mandelbaum. The film is also the first feature to emerge from Death Row Pictures’ overall deal with NBCUniversal, giving Snoop a producing role in the Hollywood version of his own history rather than leaving the interpretation entirely to a studio.

Universal has set Snoop for an August 2027 theatrical release. With Daviss and Bullock Be now attached as Snoop and Dre, two of the central figures in the rapper’s emergence have been cast while the rest of the ensemble continues to take shape.

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