A$AP Rocky Says Denzel Washington Listens To Rappers From This Southern City The Most
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In a revelation that surprised even the most diehard Hip-Hop fans, A$AP Rocky has shared that legendary actor Denzel Washington has a deep appreciation for contemporary Memphis rap — and not just in passing.
According to the Harlem rapper, the Oscar-winning actor regularly bumps artists like Pooh Shiesty, Moneybagg Yo, and NLE Choppa on set.
Speaking on The Run-Through with Vogue podcast, Rocky opened up about his experience working alongside Washington on their upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest, a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 crime thriller High and Low.
A$AP Rocky attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating 'Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty' at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City.
While the collaboration itself was a dream come true for Rocky, what really caught him off guard was Washington's music taste.
'Denzel would pull up to the movie set playing Pooh Shiesty and Moneybagg Yo, swear to God,' Rocky said during the interview. 'Can't make this up.'
He continued, 'He likes to listen to Memphis rappers, but modern Memphis rappers.' Rocky went on to describe a surreal moment when Washington began quoting lyrics from NLE Choppa.
Denzel Washington attends 'The Equalizer 3' photocall on October 19, 2022 in Atrani, Amalfi, Italy.
'Then he started quoting NLE Choppa. I'm like, 'You know NLE Choppa?!' He like, 'I don't do drive-bys now, walk 'em down.' I'm like, 'Yo, Denzel, chill!' It was crazy, he's really tapped in, man.'
Directed by Spike Lee, Highest 2 Lowest is set to premiere later this month at the Cannes Film Festival, with a theatrical release date of Aug 22. The film will also be available for streaming on Apple TV+ starting Sept 5.
A$AP Rocky attends Rihanna's 5th Annual Diamond Ball at Cipriani Wall Street on September 12, 2019 in New York City.
The project marks a unique moment in both Washington and Rocky's careers — one bridging the worlds of classic cinema and contemporary street culture.
Though Denzel's Hip-Hop bonafides aren't worn on his chest, Rocky, who's known for his own syrupy sound, seems to have found an unexpected kindred spirit in the 70-year-old actor.
Watch the Highest 2 Lowest trailer below.
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