By World Licence 
The Cannes Film Festival once again delivered on its promise of glamour, artistic power, and unforgettable cinematic moments. This weekend, the Croisette welcomed one of the most anticipated appearances of the 2025 edition: the arrival of hip-hop and fashion icon ASAP Rocky, who came to present the world premiere of the feature film “Highest 2 Lowest,” alongside Hollywood legend Denzel Washington and iconic director Spike Lee.
From the early hours of the day, rumors swirled about ASAP Rocky’s imminent arrival at Cannes. True to his daring style, he walked the red carpet in a look that was both elegant and decidedly avant-garde, instantly attracting the attention of photographers and international media. This appearance marks a significant moment for the artist, whose involvement in film is intensifying, revealing a new facet of his talent, far beyond music and fashion.
“Highest 2 Lowest” is a contemporary drama exploring social disparities, moral dilemmas, and racial tensions through the lens of several characters whose paths intertwine. The film offers a raw and sincere immersion into the contrasts of American society, between ambition, fall, and redemption. Denzel Washington plays a powerful man confronting his own failings, while ASAP Rocky plays a key role, delivering a surprising and nuanced performance that has been praised by early press reviews.
Directed by Spike Lee, his consistently engaging and stylized camera captures with rare intensity the areas of friction between the visible and invisible worlds. With “Highest 2 Lowest,” Lee returns to the Festival with a powerful work, rooted in its time, while paying homage to the legacy of African-American cinema.
The screening was followed by a long standing ovation, confirming that the film is already one of the highlights of this edition. Between the palpable emotion in the theater and the excitement on social media, the momentum created around this production testifies to the impact this artistic trio has on the collective imagination.
Cannes 2025 once again celebrates the blending of genres, generations, and universes. And if “Highest 2 Lowest” succeeds in combining the spirit of committed cinema with the magnetic aura of its protagonists, it is also because it embodies a new vision: that of a resolutely contemporary cinema, where authenticity meets style, and where each image weighs like a manifesto.
ASAP Rocky, Denzel Washington, and Spike Lee didn’t just present a film: they delivered a message, an aesthetic, and an energy that will resonate far beyond the walls of the Palais des Festivals.
