A$AP Rocky has dropped a brand new snippet from Don’t Be Dumb at the Cannes Film Festival.
Rocky was attending the premiere of his new film Highest 2 Lowest alongside longtime girlfriend, Rihanna, and the two were spotted at an afterparty hosted by Ray-Ban.
During the event, the DJ began playing an unreleased song from the New Yorker as Rocky and Rihanna stood behind him, vibing out to the dance-infused track.
Another snippet was played as Rocky and Rihanna walked the red carpet in the rain alongside the likes of Denzel Washington and Spike Lee.
This song was closer to the sound fans generally associate with the “Fashion Killa” rapper.
At Cannes to launch his biggest film role to date, Rocky previously revealed that he auditioned for a role in Star Wars.
Speaking to Variety, Rocky admitted that he was not at the top of his acting game back when he attended the casting around a decade ago: “I auditioned for Star Wars — for Lando — and my audition was trash. I was trash that day.
He also said Donald Glover was deserving of the role: “My man Childish Gambino was a way better Lando than I would’ve provided at that time. And I think he looked a little more like [Billy Dee Williams] than me.”
Rocky was also asked if he’s still put himself forward for a Star Wars role in the future and he answered: “Hell, yeah.”
In an interview with The Run Through with Vogue, Rocky revealed what Washington was listening to on the set of the Highest 2 Lowest.
He said: “Denzel would pull up to the movie set playing Pooh Shiesty and Moneybagg Yo, swear to God. Can’t make this up.”
Rocky added: “He likes to listen to Memphis rappers, but modern Memphis rappers. 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.”
Highest 2 Lowest is set to premiere in cinemas on August 22 before being released exclusively on Apple TV+ on September 5.
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The multi-hyphenate entertainer has scored five new certifications, including a platinum plaque for “Issues/Hold On,” which has sold over one million equivalent units in the U.S. The Kanye West-produced track is lifted from her 2018 album, K.T.S.E., which has been crowned gold for selling over 500,000 equivalent units.
Taylor’s third LP, The Album, has also reached gold status, tallying her second project to become RIAA certified. The King Combs-assisted “How You Want It,” a single from The Album, has been certified platinum.
Last, but not least, Taylor’s “Do Not Disturb” featuring Chris Brown is now gold. The steamy jam appears on her 2014 debut album, VII.
Taylor took to social media to celebrate her new RIAA updates. “Father God I thank you and I praise you in the name of Jesus. Thank You for showing patience with me, your kindness, grace & mercy every day. Your mercies never cease,” she wrote in a caption for her photo of her with her new plaques.
She continued, “Father God, please continue to instruct and teach me as I continue my faith walk. Thank you for keeping my head high to keep my crown from falling. I love you. Thank you for reminding me the wait is not punishment, it was preparation. Thank you to everyone involved with helping me bring these albums and songs to life. I am filled with much gratitude! WE PLATINUM & GOLD YALL.”
In other news, Taylor just released her new single “Long Time.” It’s the first offering from her upcoming album Escape Room, which will be accompanied by a short film. Taylor directed and produced the visual under her production company, The Aunties. It co-stars LaKeith Stanfield and Aaron Pierre, who appear in the video for “Long Time” as well.
Further, Taylor joined Ciara on her “Ecstasy (Remix)” alongside Normani. “When Ci hit me about jumping on this remix, it was an automatic yes,” Taylor said. “To be a part of this moment with two queens I love so much! Not only do I get to call Ciara and Normani my friends I get to call them my sisters! That’s black girl magic. We bringing the sensual, the sisterhood, and the soul. Let’s go!”
Taylor stars in Tyler Perry’s new drama Straw, now streaming on Netflix, alongside Taraji P. Henson and Sherri Shepherd.
