UPDATE: ASAP Rocky has just announced the highly anticipated release date for his upcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb, confirming it will drop on January 16, 2026. This announcement comes after years of delays and speculation regarding the project, which Rocky initially claimed to have completed back in 2022.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the album since its initial projections placed it for a summer 2024 release, followed by further postponements to fall and then early 2025. Now, with the cover art designed by acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton, anticipation is at an all-time high.
In a recent Instagram post, Rocky shared the striking cover art, created in collaboration with Burton, who expressed his excitement about the partnership. “I loved working with an artist like Rocky,” Burton said. “He spoke to me about his alter egos, and I just drew my interpretations of them. He told me he wanted to make being a dad cool again, which was beautiful, even though I’ve never been able to achieve that myself.”
This statement resonates deeply, especially as Rocky and his partner, Rihanna, recently celebrated the birth of their third child, Rocki. The couple’s journey into parenthood has been a prominent theme in Rocky’s life and music, showcasing a more human side to his public persona.
Rocky has previously mentioned how Burton reacted to his music, noting, “I sat and I played the album for Tim Burton, and he was f*cking with it heavy. […] He was rocking his head and he’s like, ‘Wow! I didn’t know you made that kind of music!’”
With the release date drawing closer, fans can expect a blend of Rocky’s unique sound and Burton’s artistic vision, promising an album that not only entertains but also challenges norms around fatherhood and masculinity.
This latest development marks a significant moment in Rocky’s career, setting the stage for what could be a transformative album in the hip-hop landscape. As the countdown begins, fans are encouraged to keep an eye out for more updates and sneak peeks leading up to the release.
Stay tuned for more on ASAP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb as it approaches its release date – this is an album you won’t want to miss!
