From one Bay Area legend to another, Steph Curry will make a documentary about the late Mac Dre. The film will be produced by Curry’s Unanimous Media and co-founder Erick Peyton. Del Rey’s mother, Wanda Salvatto, will be among those speaking out about the Bay Area hip-hop icon’s legacy.
In an interview with Billboard , Salvatore discussed his son’s impact on the Bay Area and the influence his music had on a generation of artists. Wiz Khalifa and Warren G are among the rappers who have praised Dre’s hyphy music and culture.
“I look forward to sharing how Andre’s dream of rapping gave birth to a blueprint that not only inspired a generation but became a guide to overcoming obstacles and realizing entrepreneurial dreams,” Salvatore said.
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Mac Dre was born and raised in the Bay Area, while Steph Curry made his name with the Golden State Warriors. Curry has also led the Warriors to four NBA championships since 2015, making basketball relevant in the Bay Area once again. He established himself as one of the greatest icons in this part of California.
“Mac Dre is a cultural icon who has had a huge impact on the Bay Area and beyond through his music and pioneering creativity,” Curry told Billboard . “We are honored to partner with Mac Dre’s incredible mother, Wanda, to tell her son’s life story with respect and dignity that respects fans, the Bay Area community and music lovers.”
Some of Del Rey’s hit songs include “Thizzle Dance,” “Feelin’ Myself,” “Get Stupid,” “Since ’84” and “Make You Mine.” He was killed in Kansas City, Missouri, after a performance. The suspect has never been found and the case remains unsolved.
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Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media works with many companies
Following LeBron James’s foray into Hollywood production, Stephen Curry co-founded Unanimous Media in 2018 with filmmaker Eric Peyton. The company’s name comes from Curry’s achievement as the first NBA player to be unanimously elected MVP.
Their first deal was with Sony Pictures Entertainment. In 2021, Unanimous Media signed a multi-year deal with NBCUniversal that was reportedly worth around eight figures. It was a long-term partnership that was billed at the time as the industry’s first global talent partnership.
Some of Unanimous Media’s projects include the TV series “Good Times,” the short documentary “Basketball Queen,” the golf show “Holey Moley,” and Curry’s documentary “Steph Curry: Underrated.”
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