A$AP Rocky, the multi-talented artist, entrepreneur, actor, and fashion icon, has officially released his highly anticipated fourth studio album, DON’T BE DUMB, via A$AP Worldwide/RCA Records. Marking his first album in eight years, DON’T BE DUMB has generated an unprecedented global buzz, with over 130,000 vinyls sold even before its release. The album also claimed the title of the #1 pre-saved Hip-Hop album on Spotify, amassing over 1 million saves.
Packed with an all-star lineup of collaborators, DON’T BE DUMB features the talents of BossMan Dlow, Brent Faiyaz, Danny Elfman, Doechii, Gorillaz, Jon Batiste, Jessica Pratt, Slay Squad, Thundercat, Tyler, The Creator, Westside Gunn, and will.i.am. Danny Elfman and Thundercat further elevate the project by appearing in the music video for “Punk Rocky,” where they perform alongside Rocky and an ensemble of vibrant characters.
Leading up to the album’s release, two tracks, “Punk Rocky” and “Helicopter,” generated massive hype. Variety praised “Punk Rocky” for setting “a new standard in humor and surreality” for Rocky, while Rolling Stone noted that the album is “shaping up to be one of Rocky’s most creative yet.”
In a unique collaboration with legendary filmmaker Tim Burton, the cover art for DON’T BE DUMB features six of Rocky’s iconic personas, reimagined in Burton’s signature visionary style. Each of these characters—GR1M, MR. MAYERS, RUGAHAND, BABUSHKA BOI, DUMMY, and SHIRTHEAD—offers a glimpse into pivotal moments throughout Rocky’s illustrious career, adding depth to the evolving narrative universe of DON’T BE DUMB.
Expanding the album’s impact, Rocky has teamed up with Quince and Bilt for exclusive DON’T BE DUMB vinyl collections, adding even more excitement around the release. These vinyls are not just records, but physical manifestations of the album’s universe—minimal, disruptive, and intentionally timeless, blurring the lines between music, design, and cultural artifact.
DON’T BE DUMB arrives on the heels of an incredibly successful year for Rocky, where he co-chaired the 2025 Met Gala, starred in two A24 films—Highest 2 Lowest, directed by Spike Lee, and the Golden Globe-winning If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, directed by Mary Bronstein. Additionally, he was appointed as the creative director for Ray-Ban and named Chanel’s new house ambassador, further solidifying his status as a multi-faceted cultural force.
DON’T BE DUMB Tracklist
DISC 1
- ORDER OF PROTECTION
- HELICOPTER
- INTERROGATION (SKIT)
- STOLE YA FLOW
- STAY HERE 4 LIFE
- PLAYA
- NO TRESPASSING
- STOP SNITCHING
- STFU
- PUNK ROCKY
- AIR FORCE (BLACK DEMARCO)
- WHISKEY (RELEASE ME)
- ROBBERY
- DON’T BE DUMB / TRIP BABY
- THE END
DISC 2
- SWAT TEAM
- FISH N STEAK (WHAT IT IS)
