Lauren London is stepping into a deeply personal role in the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, taking on the part of the late rapper’s mother, Beverly Tate.
London, 41, has been cast as Tate in the film, titled “Snoop,” which is building out its central cast ahead of its planned theatrical release in August 2027.
The casting also brings London back into the orbit of Snoop Dogg, whom she has known professionally for more than two decades. She previously appeared as a model in music videos for his early-2000s songs “From tha Chuuuch to da Palace” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot.”
Tate died in October 2021 at age 70. She was a church choir director and ordained evangelist and was credited with playing an important role in her son’s early musical development.
She also had a hand in creating one of hip-hop’s most recognizable stage names. Tate reportedly nicknamed her son “Snoopy” because of his childhood affection for the Peanuts cartoon character — a name that eventually evolved into Snoop Dogg.
The upcoming film is set to follow the rapper’s journey from his childhood and early years in Long Beach, California, to becoming one of the biggest global figures in hip-hop.
Jonathan Daviss, known for Outer Banks, is playing Snoop Dogg. The cast also includes Myles Bullock as Dr. Dre and Camron Jones as Tupac Shakur.
Directed by Craig Brewer, the biopic is expected to explore both Snoop’s rise in music and the personal influences behind the artist who became a defining figure of West Coast rap.
Tate’s presence in that story is particularly significant. Snoop Dogg has continued to honor his mother’s memory since her death, including dedicating his 2025 gospel project “Altar Call” to her.
For London, the role brings another layer to an already lengthy connection with the rapper and his musical world. Her recent screen credits include Netflix’s “You People” and the action thriller “Without Remorse.”
“Snoop” is currently scheduled to hit theaters on August 6, 2027, putting one of hip-hop’s most recognizable life stories on track for the big screen — with his mother’s influence set to be part of the story.
