A$AP Rocky is among the names listed on 'Variety Oscar Predictions 2026: Best Actor in a Supporting Role' for his role as Yung Felon in Spike Lee's crime thriller, Highest 2 Lowest. In the movie, Rocky plays the role of an aspiring rapper who is determined to be noticed by Denzel Washington's character, David King, and also faces off with him. Shortly after X page, @Kurrco, announced Variety's prediction about A$AP Rocky, netizens took to social media to share their opinions.Commenting on the publication's report, an X user tweeted:HerStar @lxlvsh0tLINK😭doing everything BUT dropping his album that HE announced btwNetizens commented that Rocky was invested in an acting career and wasn't releasing new music, considering his last album was 2018's Testing. sPizzo @Smartgu09842614LINKBro, if he wins a Grammy before he drops DBDluka troncic @BowlCutBabyTronLINKBro doing everything but dropping the damn albumYa$een  @dollasignyaseenLINKOmg they giving him more excuses to never drop musicIn My Prime @U_PeakedLINKThis guy has to become an Oscar nominated actor to avoid dropping his album 😂😂🤣On the other hand, some internet users showed a lack of awareness regarding Highest 2 Lowest, while others joked about a possible "plot twist" of A$AP Rocky winning an award for best soundtrack.Pearnivore @PearnivoreLINKHow you get nominated for a movie nobody ever heard of ?Kev @IceKnightKLINKwtf is highest 2 lowest?Angel @killjoys21424LINKI can already foresee his speech if he wins “album dropping soon”Thắng Kều @Thang_keuLINKPlot twist: he wins Best Soundtrack instead 😂"I was born for this": A$AP Rocky reflects on not feeling queasy going up against Denzel WashingtonA$AP Rocky starrer Highest 2 Lowest was first showcased at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025 and was theatrically released in the U.S. on August 15, 2025. Before the film's release, the rapper spoke with Variety in an interview dated May 2025, where Rocky discussed being cast opposite Denzel Washington.At one point, the rapper was asked if he felt nervous about going up against Denzel in the film, as Highest 2 Lowest director Spike Lee had mentioned that many people get "queasy" when opposite Denzel Washington. Refuting the possibility of feeling that way himself, A$AP Rocky answered:"Nah, I was born for this. I’m not gonna waste nobody’s time. This is what I do — this is the same approach you would take to making an album or to directing or designing anything: You’ve got to give it your all."He mentioned that people judge others' morals and principles based on their integrity, and he also emphasized that when someone cheats themselves in life, they never come out on top. Additionally, the rapper talked about how it was "like a f*cking dream come true" to star opposite Denzel.A$AP Rocky and Denzel Washington (Image via Instagram/ @asaprockymusic)Reflecting on how it was difficult not to "fan the f*ck out" every time he took a shot with the Equalizer fame, Rocky shared:"It was crazy- it’s f**king Denzel, man. I don’t give a f**k how successful [I am]: I’m always gonna be a student and a fan of certain people, and I’m always going to give them their flowers. I’m never going to be too big to be able to say that I had to hold my composure from not fanning out."In addition to commenting on his experience working with Denzel, Rocky answered questions about his desire to do action films. The rapper said that he needed to "be the new Black James Bond." He added that preparing for a James Bond role would require hitting the gym, which he didn't have time for because he was in "dad mode" at the time.Additionally, the rapper discussed making movies his kids can watch. Rocky mentioned that while others are making films like Despicable Me and SpongeBob, he wants to pursue an "original DreamWorks/Pixar-a*s film, like “Soul.”In other news, A$AP Rocky and his partner Rihanna are expecting their third child. The couple has two sons: RZA Athelston Mayers and Riot Rose Mayers.