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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$AP Rocky's Don't Be Dumb is projected to debut around 200,000 units in its first week, with roughly 70–90k from streaming equivalents and about 100k in physical sales. Pre-release vinyl efforts reportedly pushed sales to about 130,000, hinting the album could top the Billboard Hot 200. The 17-track project features guests such as Brent Faiyaz, Doechii, Sauce Walka, and Tyler, the Creator, signaling a strong comeback after delays.
A$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$AP Rocky’s comeback album Don't Be Dumb arrives with an all-star credits list, highlighting Rocky’s own production work and a heavyweight lineup of collaborators. Kelvin Krash anchors multiple tracks (ORDER OF PROTECTION, HELICOPTER, STOLE YA FLOW), joined by Hit-Boy, Cardo Got Wings, Clams Casino, ICYTWAT, Danny Elfman, and many more, with guest appearances from Brent Faiyaz, Doechii, Jessica Pratt, Tyler, the Creator, Thundercat, Will.i.am, Damon Albarn, SpaceGhostPurrp, and others. The project is framed as Rocky’s orchestration of talent on a high-profile comeback, with tracks like HELICOPTER already positioned as potential hits and a diverse mix of producers and features across the album.
A$AP Rocky drops Don’t Be Dumb (Jan 16), returning to his old-school vibe updated for today with Tim Burton–inspired artwork and a multi-genre palette. The album features five standout collaborations: Slay Squad on STFU; Tyler, the Creator on FISH N STEAK (WHAT IT IS); Thundercat on Playa; Brent Faiyaz on Stay Here 4 Life; and Doechii on Robbery.
Fans are buzzing after A$AP Rocky’s long-awaited album Don't Be Dumb includes diss lines toward Drake, notably “First you stole my flow, so I stole your b***h” on the track STOL E YA FLOW. The lyrics have sparked debate over whether the insult targets Rihanna or Drake’s ex Sophie Brussaux, with some fans calling it disrespectful and others treating it as typical rap beef. Rocky previously commented on the beef in a New York Times Popcast interview, leaving reactions mixed and opinions divided.
Charlamagne Tha God questions A$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 releases his fourth album, Don't Be Dumb, after roughly eight years, delivering 17 tracks that span punk, trap and indie with features from Tyler, the Creator and Doechii, plus Tim Burton’s distinctive cover art. Critics call it grown and eclectic, though some reviews note uneven moments; the release follows Rocky’s high-profile personal life and legal history. It’s positioned as his first major hip-hop release of the year and has strong Spotify pre-saves as momentum builds.