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Brian Damage · 08-29-2007, 10:02 PM

R&B star Sean Kingston will play slain rap heavyweight Notorious B.I.G. in an upcoming biopic. The singer, who is dominating the charts with summer hit Beautiful Girls, has landed the lead role in the movie, which is being produced by Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

Kingston says, "When I first heard about that movie, it was through management. My management told me about it and you know I had auditioned for it and I met with the director and I nailed it and he gave me a shot now at being in the movie."

Notorious B.I.G.'s mother Voletta Wallace, and his two former managers, Wayne Barrow and Mark Pitts, played a key role in casting and were keen to sign-up an unknown star for the coveted role.

The rapper - real name Christopher Wallace - was shot to death in March 1997 outside a Los Angeles party.

freshprinceofLA · 08-30-2007, 01:56 AM

damn I don't really like sean kingston! But I would really like to see this movie. I bet DIDDY is gonna make some appearance in the movie

GARFIELDKOOL · 08-30-2007, 07:19 AM

Does it said anything about when it goes into production?

Brian Damage · 08-30-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

Does it said anything about when it goes into production?

Nothing yet, I will keep you posted.

waichingliu81 · 08-30-2007, 02:05 PM

judging by the photo i think he is perfect for the role- appearence wise that is. sean definitely looks a bit like Biggie Smalls. if he pulls this off, then this film could be worth watching for sure

08-29-2007, 10:02 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Rapper Cast as Notorious B.I.G. in Biopic R&B star Sean Kingston will play slain rap heavyweight Notorious B.I.G. in an upcoming biopic. The singer, who is dominating the charts with summer hit Beautiful Girls, has landed the lead role in the movie, which is being produced by Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Kingston says, "When I first heard about that movie, it was through management. My management told me about it and you know I had auditioned for it and I met with the director and I nailed it and he gave me a shot now at being in the movie." Notorious B.I.G.'s mother Voletta Wallace, and his two former managers, Wayne Barrow and Mark Pitts, played a key role in casting and were keen to sign-up an unknown star for the coveted role. The rapper - real name Christopher Wallace - was shot to death in March 1997 outside a Los Angeles party. Attached Images
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GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Does it said anything about when it goes into production?

08-30-2007, 02:05 PM	#5
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	judging by the photo i think he is perfect for the role- appearence wise that is. sean definitely looks a bit like Biggie Smalls. if he pulls this off, then this film could be worth watching for sure