A$AP Rocky wants to swap his dad bod for a tux and a license to kill as he eyes the role of the first Black James Bond. The Harlem-born rapper and style icon floated the idea during a new interview with Variety. “I think I need to be the new Black James Bond,” he mused. […]
A$AP Rocky wants to swap his dad bod for a tux and a license to kill as he eyes the role of the first Black James Bond.
The Harlem-born rapper and style icon floated the idea during a new interview with Variety.
“I think I need to be the new Black James Bond,” he mused. “Like, why not?”
However, the soon-to-be father of three has just one obstacle to overcome first.
“If we hit the gym, I’m a be aight,” he added. “Right now I’m in dad mode; you’re gonna have to give me a couple months.”
Rocky, who shares two children with Rihanna, isn’t just dreaming about espionage roles—he’s already diving into action.
In Spike Lee’s upcoming thriller Highest 2 Lowest, Rocky stars alongside Denzel Washington as Yung Felon, the son of Washington’s character.
The film, a modern spin on Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low, hits theaters August 22, 2025, and streams on Apple TV+ starting September 5.
Reflecting on his performance, Rocky said, “I was on my Black Tom Cruise s###.”
He’s not limiting himself to just one genre either. “I’m down for whatever,” he said, signaling a broader interest in film.
Though best known for his music, Rocky’s acting résumé includes cameos in Zoolander 2 and Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, as well as appearances in documentaries like A Man Named Scott and Amazon Music Live.
A$AP Rocky Says “I Was Born For This”
His latest role marks a major step forward. “Nah, I was born for this,” he said of acting opposite Washington.
“I’m not gonna waste nobody’s time,” Rocky insisted. “This is what I do – this is the same approach you would take to making an album or to directing or designing anything: You’ve got to give it your all.”
Director Spike Lee had high praise for Rocky’s performance. “A$AP, man, he fire. I mean, there’s some scenes with him and D where he’s not backing up. He’s like, ‘I’m here too!’ Very, very happy with the way the film turned out and looking forward to sharing it with the world.”
Highest 2 Lowest premieres in theaters on August 22, 2025.
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