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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky celebrated Valentine’s Day with a leather-forward date night in New York—Rihanna in a cropped black leather jacket with a red dress and Rocky in a chocolate-brown leather trench—dining at Caviar Russe and Giorgio Baldi as Rocky debuted his AWGE show in the city and Rihanna sat front row in a statement look.
A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 123,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Jan. 22, driven by streaming, sales and a wide rollout of vinyl and deluxe editions; it’s Rocky’s third No. 1 and first in more than a decade, while ENHYPEN debuts at No. 2 and Bad Bunny rises back to No. 3, with Morgan Wallen, YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Madison Beer also hitting the top 10.
A$AP Rocky announced his Don’t Be Dumb global tour for 2026, a 43-stop run across the U.S., Canada, and Europe kicking off May 27 in Chicago, his first headlining trek since the Injured Generation tour and likely his first Sweden appearance since a 2019 assault conviction.
A$AP Rocky's Don't Be Dumb is projected to debut around 200,000 units in its first week, with roughly 70–90k from streaming equivalents and about 100k in physical sales. Pre-release vinyl efforts reportedly pushed sales to about 130,000, hinting the album could top the Billboard Hot 200. The 17-track project features guests such as Brent Faiyaz, Doechii, Sauce Walka, and Tyler, the Creator, signaling a strong comeback after delays.
Finn Wolfhard hosted Saturday Night Live’s 2026 premiere as A$AP Rocky made his SNL debut, delivering two live sets—“Punk Rocky” with guests from the video and a second slot featuring “Don’t Be Dumb”/“Trip Baby” and “Helicopter.” Stranger Things stars Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo popped up in a post‑monologue bit, Sabrina Carpenter cameoed via Snackhomiez, Jason Momoa appeared in a Heated Wizardry trailer, and rumors circulated that Rihanna and Joe Keery were in the audience. A Bob Weir tribute closed the show, with next week’s lineup announced as Geese and Teyana Taylor.
A$AP Rocky’s long-awaited Don’t Be Dumb is distilled into seven standout tracks, ranked by a VIBE/Rolling Stone collab as a bold blend of swagger and introspection. Highlights include Doechii’s slick verse on Robbery, Brent Faiyaz on Stay Here 4 Life, and Damon Albarn’s ghostly vocals on Whiskey, with Rocky trading bravado for vulnerable moments across songs produced by Loukeman, T-Minus and more. The list culminates in a pointed Drake diss on Stole Ya Flow, while tracks like Playa and Helicopters showcase his genre-blending versatility and return-to-form energy.
A$AP Rocky’s comeback album Don't Be Dumb arrives with an all-star credits list, highlighting Rocky’s own production work and a heavyweight lineup of collaborators. Kelvin Krash anchors multiple tracks (ORDER OF PROTECTION, HELICOPTER, STOLE YA FLOW), joined by Hit-Boy, Cardo Got Wings, Clams Casino, ICYTWAT, Danny Elfman, and many more, with guest appearances from Brent Faiyaz, Doechii, Jessica Pratt, Tyler, the Creator, Thundercat, Will.i.am, Damon Albarn, SpaceGhostPurrp, and others. The project is framed as Rocky’s orchestration of talent on a high-profile comeback, with tracks like HELICOPTER already positioned as potential hits and a diverse mix of producers and features across the album.
Fans are buzzing after A$AP Rocky’s long-awaited album Don't Be Dumb includes diss lines toward Drake, notably “First you stole my flow, so I stole your b***h” on the track STOL E YA FLOW. The lyrics have sparked debate over whether the insult targets Rihanna or Drake’s ex Sophie Brussaux, with some fans calling it disrespectful and others treating it as typical rap beef. Rocky previously commented on the beef in a New York Times Popcast interview, leaving reactions mixed and opinions divided.
A$AP Rocky keeps the Drake beef alive on his album Don’t Be Dumb, releasing the track 'Stole Ya Flow' that appears to taunt Drake by claiming he stole Rocky’s flow and referencing Rihanna. Rocky hinted in a NYT Popcast that the diss is aimed at Drake, while noting it’s open to interpretation. The beef traces back to Drake’s 2023 diss about Rihanna and has sparked a broader back‑and‑forth across songs, with no resolution in sight.
Charlamagne Tha God questions A$AP Rocky's frequent Drake disses tied to Don't Be Dumb, suggesting Rocky's music is often framed around Drake rather than being celebrated on its own, as reactions to the album unfold on The Breakfast Club.
A$AP Rocky reveals his mom Renee Black urged him to pursue Rihanna long before they dated. The pair became friends and collaborators around 2012, with Rocky admitting he always knew Rihanna was special and eventually ‘the One.’ Their romance began in 2019, they went public by 2021, and they now share three children (first in 2022, second in 2023, and a daughter in 2025).
Saturday Night Live's 51st season resumes on Jan. 17 with Finn Wolfhard hosting and A$AP Rocky as musical guest, following a midseason break, with the season featuring various celebrity hosts and musical acts.
Governors Ball 2026 in Queens features over 60 artists with headliners Lorde, Kali Uchis, and A$AP Rocky, including a diverse lineup of local and international acts across three days from June 5-7.
The 2026 Governors Ball music festival in New York City will feature headliners Lorde, Stray Kids, and A$AP Rocky, along with over 60 artists across three stages, offering a mix of live music, food, and fan experiences from June 5-7 in Queens.
Saturday Night Live will return in January with Finn Wolfhard hosting and A$AP Rocky making his debut as a musical guest, marking Wolfhard's first hosting appearance and Rocky's first time as a musical performer on the show.