Main as much as the 2025 Met Gala, A$AP Rocky spilled some severe behind the scenes tea on our favourite celebrities. As The Root beforehand reported, Rocky revealed his greatest stored trend secret from Rihanna, and in the identical interview, he dropped one other shocking gem about one in all Hollywood’s most beloved actors.
Rocky— actual identify Rakim Mayers— will star reverse of Academy Award winner Denzel Washington in a Spike Lee manufacturing. “Highest 2 Lowest” is Lee’s extremely anticipated neo-noir crime thriller, and followers could be shocked to know one enjoyable truth in regards to the movie’s main man.
In line with Rocky, Washington is a big hip-hop fan, however what’s extra fascinating is the sort of hip-hop Washington indulges in. “Denzel would pull as much as the film set taking part in Pooh Shiesty and Moneybagg Yo,” Mayers revealed on “The Run By way of with Vogue” podcast. “Swear to God. Can’t make this up.”
Getting even deeper, Rocky mentioned Washington actually has an affinity for one particular southern rap scene. “He likes to take heed to Memphis rappers, however trendy Memphis rappers,” the rapper continued.
And for anybody who doesn’t consider it, Rocky added, “He began quoting NLE Choppa. I’m like, ‘You understand NLE Choppa?!’ He like, ‘I don’t do drive-bys now, stroll ‘em down,’ ” Washington reportedly mentioned quoting lyrics from Choppa’s 2020 single, “Stroll Em Down.” Rocky responded saying, “I’m like, ‘Yo, Denzel, chill!’ It was loopy, he’s actually tapped in, man.”
Given the chance to spend time with an appearing legend like Washington was a dream for Mayers. He continued in the course of the interview saying working with the “Malcolm X” actor was “a dream come true.” Rocky concluded: “Truthfully, he’s an OG man. That’s all I can actually say.”
“Highest 2 Lowest” wouldn’t be Rocky’s first time showcasing his appearing abilities. In 2015, he starred in “Dope” alongside Shameik Moore and Forest Whitaker. Lee’s new movie shall be launched in theaters on August 22.