Snoop Dogg has a biopic on the way. Deadline reports that Snoop's newly formed Death Row Pictures is partnering with Universal Pictures to release the film, which will be directed by Allen Hughes (Menace II Society).

“I waited a long time to put this project together because I wanted to choose the right director, the perfect writer, and the greatest movie company I could partner with that could understand the legacy that I’m trying to portray on screen, and the memory I’m trying to leave behind,” said Snoop, who will also produce the film along with Hughes and Sara Ramaker. “It was the perfect marriage. It was holy matrimony, not holy macaroni.”

The film is the first from Deathrow Pictures and will include music from his catalog, which spans decades. “Snoop Dogg’s life and legacy make him one of the most exciting and influential icons in popular culture,” said Universal chairman Donna Langley. “We met with Snoop shortly after he acquired Death Row Records and had the opportunity to hear his story in his own words. We are humbled to be able to create the lasting document of this singular artist.”

Hughes said he's excited about working on the film. “Snoop Dogg is one of the most internationally beloved figures in hip-hop," he said. "There’s just something about his energy that brings people of all walks of life together,” Hughes said. "Snoop Dogg, not just the artist, but the man and his brand, has transcended generations with his connection and appeal to audiences. His story is so authentic and utterly inspiring, and to have the opportunity to tell his story allows me to go back to the hood 30 years after Menace II Society, and say more now than I could then.”