Excited: A$AP Rocky jumps for a photograph on the beach as onlookers watch ahead of the film's debut
Street cred: Actor Shameik Moore takes one of the leading roles in the film set in Inglewood, California
Chanel makes her acting debut in the film with her character Lily.
Speaking of the part earlier this year, she told Style: '[Lily] has a lot of levels and a complexity to her. That really gave me a chance to step outside myself and get into acting.'
The film has a star studded cast of actors and singers, with rapper A$AP Rocky also making an appearance.
Mellow yellow: Actress Kiersey Clemons strikes a pose next to the ocean ahead of Dope's premier
The musician was in high spirits today, jumping for photographers on the Cannes beach. It is his first role on the big screen.
He and former flame Chanel put on a friendly display today despite calling off their engagement last year.
The secretive pair kept their relationship largely under wraps, though it is understood the split was down to their conflicting schedules.
Star studded: The celebrity cast poses for a group photograph as the annual Cannes Film Festival continues
Winning formula: The coming-of-age comedy on hip-hop culture that has been directed by Rick Famuyiwa
A vision in white: Chanel put on a busty display in a sun dress as she went barefoot on the beach in Cannes
Keeping her accessories to a minimum, the Victoria's Secret beauty wore just a simple silver bangle for the event.
Her low-key look was a far cry from the extravagant gown she wore last night for the amFAR gala.
She was joined by Pharrell Williams, who produced the film, and Zoe Kravitz. The pair showed off a more laid-back style.
Zoe wore a loose-fitting white dress, showing off her hip-length hair which was styled into braids.
Cool factor: Producer Pharrell Williams and star Zoe Kravitz put on a trendy display to take part in the event
Bare foot bliss: The pair shunned shoes to walk on the beach in Cannes to promote the film on Friday
Battling the elements: Zoe Kravitz pulls a face after a gust of wind blew sand in her direction at the event
She wore a pair of round-frame black sunglasses to finish her look.
Meanwhile Pharrell was colourful in a bright blue and pattern shirt which he wore over a white t-shirt.
The N.E.R.D. front man teamed the shirt with a pair of white jeans and a khaki cap.
Dope is the story of a teenage boy, Malcolm, as he struggles between falling into L.A.'s gang and drug culture and going to college.