Wicked Star Cynthia Erivo Will Play Tupac’s Mom in Snoop Dogg Biopic

Cynthia Erivo, who you probably know best as Elphaba from the movie adaptation of Wicked, will play Afeni Shakur in the upcoming Snoop Dogg bopic Snoop.

Wicked Star Cynthia Erivo Will Play Tupac’s Mom in Snoop Dogg Biopic

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