Rapper Beanie Sigel has auditioned to play the part of the Notorious B.I.G.

"To me, dudes like Big and Pac are special n---as," he said. "You don't f--- with n---as' legacies. I wouldn't do [the movie] just to say I played the role. I don't know nobody else in the rap game who could do it and pull it off, as far as who you believe, who's lyrical enough and fits that image. If I'm watching that joint, I wouldn't just want to see an [ordinary] actor. Some people might feel some type of way to see Beanie Sigel [playing] Biggie, I don't know. But I'd love to have a shot at it."

Beans will have to face some competition, however. The filmmakers are trying to look at everyone before they make the final decision. Biggie's biopic, titled "Notorious," is being directed by George Tillman Jr. ("Men of Honor," "Soul Food") and the producers have been holding open casting calls for the movie's lead.

There’s currently no word on the verdict of the audition but Sigel remains optimistic.

On the music front, Sigel’s next album, The Solution — his follow-up to 2005's The B. Coming — has a tentative release date of December; the first single is called "All of the Above" and features R. Kelly.