A$AP Rocky says working with Denzel Washington was a 'dream come true'

IANS May 7, 2025 589 views

A$AP Rocky has opened up about his exhilarating experience working alongside Hollywood icon Denzel Washington in their upcoming film. The rapper candidly shared his lifelong admiration for Washington, describing the collaboration as a "dream come true" and admitting he struggled to maintain composure. Beyond his acting endeavors, Rocky also reflected on his approach to parenting, emphasizing the importance of spending quality time with his children. His journey demonstrates the multi-dimensional nature of modern artists who seamlessly navigate between music, film, and personal life.

"It was like a dream come true. But trust me, it was difficult to not fan out every millisecond" - A$AP Rocky
A$AP Rocky says working with Denzel Washington was a 'dream come true'
Los Angeles, May 7: Rapper A$AP Rocky has heaped praise on Hollywood star Denzel Washington, with whom he has worked in 'Highest 2 Lowest'

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A$AP Rocky stars opposite Denzel Washington in 'Highest 2 Lowest' crime thriller

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Rapper describes working with Washington as surreal experience

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Rocky shares deep respect for Washington's cinematic legacy

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Actor discusses balancing fatherhood and creative pursuits

The 36-year-old rapper stars opposite Washington, in 'Highest 2 Lowest', a new neo-noir crime thriller film, and Rocky said to relish the experience of working with the Hollywood icon, confessing that he's "always gonna be a student and a fan of certain people".

Speaking to Variety, Rocky shared: "It was like a dream come true. But trust me, it was difficult to not fan out every millisecond of the duration. It was crazy - it’s Denzel, man. I don’t give a … how successful (I am): I’m always gonna be a student and a fan of certain people, and I’m always going to give them their flowers.”

“I’m never going to be too big to be able to say that I had to hold my composure from not fanning out. The first movies I really loved were 'Juice', 'Malcolm X' and 'Michael Jackson: Moonwalker'. The first time I saw him, I was watching 'Malcolm X'."

Rocky has also starred alongside the likes of Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien and Danielle Macdonald in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You', the new drama film directed and written by Mary Bronstein, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

The rap star has said that he feels very proud of that project, which centres on a woman who tries to navigate her child’s mysterious illness, too.

Rocky said: "That film is for all the moms across the world. It’s so hard for women. To be a mom, oh my God, the responsibility."

Rocky subsequently discussed his own approach to parenting, revealing that he tries to "spend as much time with (his) little ones" as possible.

The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, said: "Like being a dad, people always kind of look at you for, like, financial responsibility or to fix the sink and fix the car and do this and that. Honestly, man, the way that we look at roles, it’s really traditional. But it’s a bit different when you’re in a position where you barely drive.

"I ain’t gonna fix no cars, right? I don’t go on my roof, I don’t even know if anything could get stuck on my roof. I haven’t cleaned the gutters, none of that stuff. I’m busy creating some crazy master plans. I’m trying to spend as much time with my little ones when I’m not on phone calls all day."

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Priya K.
Love seeing international artists appreciate legends like Denzel! As an Indian film buff, I grew up watching his movies too - especially 'Man on Fire'. Rocky's humility is refreshing. More celebs should acknowledge their inspirations like this 🙌
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Rahul S.
Interesting interview but I wish he spoke more about the actual movie. As an aspiring filmmaker, I'm curious about the neo-noir genre blending with hip-hop culture. The title 'Highest 2 Lowest' sounds intriguing - hope it releases in Indian theaters!
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Ananya M.
His comments about parenting are so relatable! In India also, we're seeing more fathers actively involved in childcare rather than just being providers. Though I chuckled at "I ain't gonna fix no cars" - typical city dad problems 😄
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Vikram J.
Respect for Denzel is universal! I remember watching 'Training Day' on DVD as a college student in Mumbai - still gives me chills. Rocky's right - some legends just make you fan out no matter how successful you become.
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Sanjana P.
The mom-centric film he mentioned sounds beautiful. Indian mothers face similar struggles - wish more global artists would highlight these universal experiences. Though I hope the portrayal is authentic and not just surface-level.

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