Music artist SwayvoTwain, born Michael D’Angelo Archer II, is stepping into the shoes of Christopher Wallace, famously known as The Notorious B.I.G., for the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic. This casting news, initially reported by Variety, places Archer in a significant role for the film, which is slated for an August 2027 theatrical release.

While SwayvoTwain has been actively releasing music over the past few years and had a minor part in the 2022 streaming film Strictly for the Streets vol. 2, this biopic marks his breakout acting opportunity. He celebrated the announcement on social media, sharing a montage that included a clip with Snoop Dogg himself, captioned with Biggie's iconic line: “It’s all good baby, BABYYY.”

The extent of Biggie’s role in the 'Snoop' biopic remains to be seen. Though Biggie and Snoop Dogg were friendly, their relationship was often navigated through the complex lens of the infamous East Coast/West Coast rap rivalry of the 1990s. Despite geographical and industry tensions, there was an underlying mutual respect.

Snoop Dogg has previously recounted instances of their interactions. He once explained how his song “New York, New York” with Tha Dogg Pound, often perceived as a Biggie diss, actually came about because DJ Pooh had a beat Biggie wasn't using. Snoop, who “fucked with Biggie and liked Biggie,” requested it. However, a video shoot in New York City turned tense after Snoop claims Biggie revealed their location on the radio, leading to shots fired near the set, though no one was hurt. Snoop didn't hold it against Biggie, attributing it to the era's climate.

Their paths crossed again after Tupac’s murder, an encounter Snoop described as Biggie showing genuine hurt over his friend’s death. “I can look in his eyes and I can see that he hurt,” Snoop recalled, noting Biggie’s raw emotion. Later, Biggie invited Snoop to his studio, playing an early version of “Somebody’s Gotta Die,” which famously opens with a nod to Snoop: “I’m sitting in the crib, dreaming about Lear jets and coupes/The way Salt shoops, and how to sell records like Snoop — oops!” Snoop interpreted this as an “olive branch,” a sign of growth and peace. These brief but poignant encounters offer rich material for the biopic.

The 'Snoop' biopic stars Jonathan Daviss as Snoop Dogg, with Myles Bullock portraying Dr. Dre, Camron Jones as Tupac, Tre Hale as Suge Knight, Lauren London as Snoop’s mother Beverly Tate, and Laya DeLeon Hayes as his wife, Shante. Craig Brewer, known for directing Hustle and Flow, is at the helm of the film.