The trailer for City Of Lies, a film that details the investigation surrounding the death of The Notorious B.I.G. and is based on Randall Sullivan’s non-fiction book “LAbyrinth,” has been released.

The Monday (May 21) release of the trailer comes on what would have been the celebrated rapper’s 46th birthday.

Starring a who’s who of talent, including Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker, City Of Lies will specifically delve into the years former LAPD detective Russell Poole spent trying to solve Biggie’s murder.

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Alleged corruption in the Los Angeles Police Department will also be a focal point of the film.

Poole, who died from a heart attack in August 2015, will be played by Depp.

Additionally, Whitaker will take on the role of “Jack” Jackson, a reporter who teams up with Poole to help crack the mystery surrounding Biggie’s death, which remains unsolved to this day.

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City Of Lies is scheduled for release on September 7.

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