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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Burna Boy gave fans an exclusive look inside one of the most important performances of his career, with Billboard there to capture the entire experience.
For a new Billboard video diary, the versatile musician walks viewers through his full routine as he got ready for the first FIFA World Cup Final halftime show on Sunday. The footage begins with his police escorted arrival and continues through the excitement of walking onto the field at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. It offers an honest look at everything that happened before and after the major performance.
Throughout the day, Burna enjoys several unforgettable encounters. He takes pictures with Shakira, his collaborator on the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem “Dai Dai.” The pair performed the track during Sunday’s halftime show, while it remains at the top of the Billboard Global 200 for a second week and leads the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for a fourth week. Burna also catches up with streamer iShowSpeed, shares a hug with Justin Bieber and meets Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis, who surprised the audience by introducing Bieber. Once the greetings are over, Burna fits in one last rehearsal before heading out to perform.
The footage continues as Burna walks onto the field and joins the celebration. He looks thrilled when the set concludes, making his way through the players’ tunnel and returning backstage. There, he receives compliments from Chris Martin, who organized the halftime show and helped write the finale song “We Dance” alongside his Coldplay bandmates.
Watch Burna Boy’s complete Day in the Life video through Billboard below.
