21 Savage Admits Trailer for Biopic Starring Donald Glover Was a 'Parody' — but Rapper's AlbumIsOut Now

Mar. 15, 2025

21 Savage; Donald Glover.Photo:Prince Williams/Wireimage; Karwai Tang/WireImage

Prince Williams/Wireimage; Karwai Tang/WireImage

Those looking forward to the new21 Savagebiopic may have to wait a bit longer.

During a recent appearance on theClub Shay Shaypodcast withShannon Sharpethis week, the British-born rapper, 31, admitted his life story was more along the lines of promo for another upcoming project.

“No, that was a parody,” Savage said, referring to a biopic that featuredDonald Gloverstarring as the “Rich Flex” hitmaker.

Earlier this month, the “A Lot” artist released the movie trailer toAmerican Dream: The 21 Savage Story. In the preview, fans saw theAtlantaactor, 40, portraying the hip hop star — complete with face tattoos and extra hair to match.

21 Savage; Donald Glover as 21 Savage.Roy Rochlin/Getty; John Canon

Roy Rochlin/Getty; John Canon

However, the trailer was actually promoting 21 Savage’sAmerican Dreamalbum, his first solo release since 2018’sI Am > I Was.

Fans previously expected to see Glover and McLaughlin, 22, portray the Grammy winner at different stages of his life.Bel-Air’s Banks, 25, appeared as Savage’s longtime collaborator, music producer Metro Boomin.

Donald Glover and Caleb McLaughlin Star as 21 Savage.John Canon

John Canon

In October 2023, he became a “lawful permanent resident,” and was allowed tolegally travel outsideof the U.S.

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And as far as his biopic trailer to promote his new album, 21 Savage has shown his creative side before — although it did get him into a bit of trouble with media publisher Condé Nast.

The brand sued both he andDrakein November 2022 afterthe duo allegedly used a fakeVoguemagazine coverto promote their joint albumHer Loss.

Drake, 21 Savage.Christopher Polk/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; Prince Williams/Wireimage

The company also alleged thatmedia outlets took the statementsand images and ran with them, which led to “confusion.”

source: people.com