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Michael D’Angelo Archer II, son of legendary musicians D’Angelo and Angie Stone, has been cast to portray the Notorious B.I.G. in an upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic set for theatrical release in August 2027. Archer, who performs music under the stage name SwayvoTwain, will take on the role in what marks his first significant acting opportunity, following a minor appearance in a 2022 streaming film.
The casting announcement was celebrated by Archer on social media, where he referenced the opening line from Biggie’s classic track “Juicy.” The exact scope of his character’s involvement in the film remains unclear, though it will likely explore the complex relationship between Snoop and Biggie during the contentious East Coast-West Coast rap rivalry of the 1990s. Despite their geographical divide and the tensions of the era, the two rappers shared mutual respect and had several notable encounters documented over the years.
The biopic will feature Jonathan Daviss in the title role as Snoop Dogg, alongside Myles Bullock as Dr. Dre and a supporting cast including Camron Jones as Tupac and Lauren London as Snoop’s mother. Craig Brewer, known for directing “Hustle and Flow” and “Song Sung Blue,” will helm the production.
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Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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