Denzel Washington wants you to know he held his own against A$AP Rocky during a memorable freestyle in 'Highest 2 Lowest,' his latest joint with Spike Lee: 'I’ve been listening to rap music long before A$AP was born.

Denzel Washington is all-in on Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's romance. Here's what the actor had to say about the happy couple.

But for now, at least in “Highest 2 Lowest,” Rocky and Washington are still the performers. They’re the rappers, even the two-time Oscar winner. Rocky, who grew up watching Washington in “Malcolm X,” can hardly believe it.

Rocky stars opposite Denzel Washington in Spike Lee’s new movie, with a pair of new songs appearing on the soundtrack.

Denzel Washington is one of the most popular actors alive, and over the years he has won and been nominated for several Oscars. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Cry Freedom in 1988, won Best Actor for Glory in 1990,

Denzel Washington keeps up with contemporary rap more than the average listener. The actor co-stars in new action-drama Highest 2 Lowest with ASAP Rocky and Ice Spice, listens to current Memphis rappers like Moneybagg Yo, and knows an underrated Smino and Samara Cyn collaboration.

The Oscar winner and frequent Spike Lee collaborator stepped out to celebrate their new movie 'Highest 2 Lowest,' the remake of a 1963 Japanese film.