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A$AP Rocky Brings 'Don't Be Dumb' to SNL as Rihanna Elevates New York Rollout

The SNL showcase powered the launch of his first studio album in eight years, with Rihanna’s high-visibility support amplifying the campaign.

Overview

  • Rocky performed multiple new tracks on SNL, including “Punk Rocky” and a “Helicopter” medley from Don’t Be Dumb.
  • He also appeared in a comedy sketch with host Finn Wolfhard, featuring a surprise cameo by Sabrina Carpenter.
  • Rihanna joined Rocky at the star-studded afterparty at Saks Fifth Avenue, where Carpenter and Wolfhard were among the attendees.
  • Their coordinated fashion drew wide coverage, with Rihanna in a Saint Laurent jacket, Prada shearling coat, and Loewe boots, and Rocky in Chanel by Matthieu Blazy.
  • Don’t Be Dumb released Friday as Rocky’s first studio LP in eight years, while separate tabloid-sourced reports of Rihanna planning U.K. shows remain unconfirmed.