A$AP Rocky has once again provided fans with a tantalizing yet vague update regarding his much-anticipated album, Don’t Be Dumb.
During a recent appearance at Paris Fashion Week, the Harlem-born artist engaged with The People Gallery, showcasing his impeccable style but sidestepping questions about the project’s release timeline. In a light-hearted exchange, Rocky responded to inquiries about the album with humor, saying, “Don’t do me like that. ASAP! Listen, don’t make me do that right now, man. You gon’ get me beat up out here, bro.” His playful demeanor suggested a mix of excitement and trepidation surrounding the pressures of fan expectations.
A$AP Rocky Confirms Don’t Be Dumb Is Finished, Teases Long-Awaited Drop
Earlier in the month, during a conversation with GQ, A$AP Rocky offered his most encouraging update to date.
“I’m in the mixing and mastering realm of it,” he stated. Acknowledging the growing impatience among listeners, he candidly admitted, “I think quite frankly, people are tired of hearing about updates about the album. They just want to hear some music, you know what I’m saying?” His commitment to delivering new and innovative content was evident as he expressed his intention to approach the album with a fresh perspective.
Rocky further assured fans, “The album’s done. I just want to drop it. I don’t want to keep saying what I’m going to do and I want to give people what I’ve been promising them for a long-ass time.” Initially scheduled for release on August 30 of the previous year, Don’t Be Dumb has faced multiple delays, with its current status remaining undetermined. The upcoming project marks A$AP Rocky’s first album in six years serves as a follow-up to his third studio release, Testing, which debuted to mixed reviews in 2018.
Recently, snippets featuring the rapper over a Metro Boomin beat have circulated online, hinting at fresh material that reflects his personal experiences, including references to his recent trial. In one of his lines, he raps, “I wear Armani to court, your honor / Look like John Gotti in court, your honor.” This allusion suggests that he is not only ready to return to the music scene but is also prepared to address his past creatively. Though the exact release date remains uncertain, A$AP Rocky seems poised to make a significant impact upon the album’s eventual debut, promising a project that will resonate with fans who have eagerly awaited his return.
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