A$AP Rocky is back in the spotlight, and not just because he just dodged a felony conviction! After four years of legal battles that had him staring down the barrel of a potential 24-year prison sentence, the rapper emerged victorious, throwing a party in the courtroom—who knew legal drama could come with such great PR? It seems that after celebrating that sweet not guilty verdict, Rocky couldn’t resist teasing us all with the announcement of his new album, provocatively titled “DON’T BE DUMB.” I mean, talk about throwing shade while you’re at it! This album has been building up anticipation like a pressure cooker since its title drop back in 2018, so can we really blame him for diving headfirst back into the music scene? As he juggles the thrill of freedom and family, one has to wonder: will we finally hear this long-awaited album, or is A$AP Rocky just taking us on another wild ride that has us all hanging by a thread? Buckle up, folks, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride!
A$AP Rocky has a new lease on life. The rapper has been cleared of the felony assault charges he was accused of four years ago. He celebrated in the courtroom when the not guilty verdict was read, and he celebrated outside of the courthouse with his lawyer, Joe Tacopina. He even dubbed his lawyer, “A$AP Joe.” It would stand to reason that A$AP Rocky would want to focus on his family. The rapper was, after all, facing up to 24 years in prison. Instead, he decided to hop on social media and tease the release of his long-anticipated album.
A$AP Rocky didn’t mince words. He got on Twitter and tweeted out the title of the album: “DON’T BE DUMB.” No context or additional information. The tweet was enough to send the A$AP fanbase into a frenzy, though. It was one thing to celebrate Rocky’s freedom, but now, it seems, fans will be getting a new album in the near future. DON’T BE DUMB is one of the most anticipated rap albums of the 2020s thanks to a rollout that has seemingly gone on forever. Rocky first unveiled the title in 2018, shortly after the release of his last album, TESTING.
The rapper has dropped multiple singles in anticipation of the album’s release. “HIGHJACK” and “Ruby Rosary” were well-received collabs with Jessica Pratt and J. Cole, respectively. Neither song blew up on the charts, nor did the loosie single “Tailor Swif.” DON’T BE DUMB was originally slated to drop August 30, 2024. Shortly before the release date, however, A$AP Rocky delayed the album to the spring. Then spring came, and still no album. It’s safe to assume the rapper’s legal troubles took precedence over an album rollout.
Despite the numerous delays, A$AP Rocky seems recharged. The rapper was positively glowing outside of the courthouse following his not guilty verdict. “Gotta thank God first… I really wanna thank the jury for making the right decision,” he told reporters. “This whole experience has been crazy for the past 4 years but I’m thankful…” We can only hope the energy carries over to the studio. Do you think we will finally get to hear DON’T BE DUMB in 2025?