A$AP Rocky uses his new album, Don’t Be Dumb, to settle old feuds with Drake and Travis Scott, using his girlfriend, Rihanna, as a trophy in the process.
On the album’s standout cut “No Trespassing,” the Harlem rapper unloads a barrage of slick wordplay and personal flexes that many listeners believe are aimed squarely at Drake and Travis Scott. Both rappers share a complicated past with Rocky, including high-profile relationships with Rihanna, now the mother of Rocky’s three children.
Released Friday, Jan. 16, Don’t Be Dumb finds Rocky in an unapologetic mood, and “No Trespassing” feels like a clear line in the sand. “AWGE ain’t scared of the SIX or the SEVEN,” Rocky raps, firing off layered shots in a single breath.
“The Six” is a direct nod to Drake’s Toronto hometown, a nickname the Canadian superstar helped popularize. “The Seven” appears to reference Travis Scott’s Utopia track “Meltdown,” which features Drake, subtly grouping the two artists together while suggesting Rocky isn’t intimidated by either.
Throughout the song, Rocky repeats, “NAH I’m the real deal,” positioning his authenticity. Lines like “Photoshop yourself on Vogue” and “Pretend you on SNL” poke fun at curated celebrity moments, dismissing high-profile appearances and magazine covers as surface-level achievements. Rocky’s message is clear: cultural impact can’t be edited or staged.
A$AP Rocky Disses Travis Scott & Drake Using Rihanna References On Don’t Be Dumb Track “No Trespassing”
One of the most talked-about bars arrives when Rocky raps, “Thought you were gone wife RiRi.” The line taps into years of public speculation surrounding Rihanna’s dating history, flipping old narratives into a victory lap. Rocky reminds listeners that he’s the one who built a real life with the global superstar, not just headlines.
Rocky also flexes his intellect and global reach. “You asked me to do the math, bitch I gave a lecture at Oxford,” he boasts, framing himself as more than a rapper and suggesting his rivals rely on formulas instead of originality.
Later lines about burying competitors “six feet under” lean into classic rap bravado, signaling lyrical dominance rather than real-world violence. Rocky adds, “I’m from the H and still rep the other H better than you.” The line salutes Harlem while possibly jabbing Travis Scott’s Houston roots.
By the end of “No Trespassing,” Rocky makes his stance clear. This isn’t sneak dissing. It’s a declaration. On Don’t Be Dumb, A$AP Rocky isn’t asking for space. Pretty Flacko is back.
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