Snoop Dogg is adding another layer to his ever-expanding entertainment empire. The legendary rapper and entrepreneur is set to star in God of the Rodeo, a true crime thriller from director Rosalind Ross. Snoop will also produce the film alongside his Death Row Pictures partner, Sara Ramaker, marking a significant step into the crime genre for the iconic artist.
The project brings together an impressive production team. Ross is writing and directing, while Giannina Scott will produce for Cara Films. Ridley Scott, the legendary director behind Gladiator and Blade Runner, will also produce through his Scott Free Productions banner.
While specific plot details remain under wraps, God of the Rodeo is described as a true crime thriller, a genre that has seen a massive surge in popularity across film and television. The involvement of Ridley Scott’s production company signals a high level of ambition and prestige for the project.
For Snoop, the role represents another dramatic acting turn following his acclaimed performance in the 2024 football drama The Underdoggs. His Death Row Pictures label, revived after he acquired the iconic hip-hop brand in 2022, continues to expand beyond music into film and television production.
Director Rosalind Ross previously helmed the 2021 drama Father Stu, starring Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson. Her partnership with Snoop on God of the Rodeo brings together two distinctive creative forces.
Giannina Scott of Cara Films and Ridley Scott of Scott Free Productions round out a producing team that blends independent filmmaking grit with Hollywood heavyweight pedigree. The combination of Snoop’s cultural influence, Ross’s directorial vision, and Scott’s production expertise has already generated significant buzz in the industry.
Production details and a release date have not yet been announced, but with a team this stacked, God of the Rodeo is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing true crime projects on the horizon.
