A$AP Rocky Debuts New Music, Stars in Spike Lee Film at Cannes with Rihanna

At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, A$AP Rocky and Rihanna made a notable appearance as Rocky premiered his new film, Highest 2 Lowest, directed by Spike Lee and starring Denzel Washington. The film received a nearly six-minute standing ovation and marks the final collaboration between Lee and Washington after five projects together. Alongside the film premiere, Rocky teased tracks from his upcoming album Don’t Be Dumb, playing snippets both on the red carpet and at an afterparty, showcasing a mix of gritty and dance-oriented music. Rocky also shared anecdotes about his acting ambitions, including a past unsuccessful audition for a Star Wars role, complimenting Donald Glover’s portrayal of Lando Calrissian. Meanwhile, the couple’s afterparty appearance sparked controversy when Rocky was seen smoking near his pregnant partner Rihanna, drawing mixed reactions from fans concerned about second-hand smoke exposure. Despite the backlash, the couple appeared undeterred, continuing to enjoy their time at Cannes as Rocky solidifies his rising profile in both music and film.