#aging-artists

#aging-artists

Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest is nominally about a wealthy music producer (Denzel Washington) forced to decide whether it's worth giving up his fortune to save the life of his oldest friend's son. But it's clear that what engages Lee is the opportunity to follow his protagonist through the streets of New York and catch up on the latest. Like Lee, Washington's character is a legend in his field, surrounded by tributes to the trailblazers who inspired him;

Rap, especially the mainstream, is getting old with prominent figures in their 40s and 50s, challenging the traditional youth-oriented nature of the genre.