Denzel Washington wants you to know he held his own against A$AP Rocky during a memorable freestyle in 'Highest 2 Lowest,' his latest joint with Spike Lee: 'I’ve been listening to rap music long before A$AP was born.

But for now, at least in “Highest 2 Lowest,” Rocky and Washington are still the performers. They’re the rappers, even the two-time Oscar winner. Rocky, who grew up watching Washington in “Malcolm X,” can hardly believe it.