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A$AP Rocky Lands 2026’s Biggest First‑Day Album Debut as ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Takes the SNL Stage

A vinyl‑first sales push and a broad slate of collaborators are fueling early momentum after an eight‑year gap.

Overview

  • Don’t Be Dumb was released Jan. 16 via A$AP Worldwide/RCA, marking A$AP Rocky’s fourth studio album and first since 2018.
  • The album earned a reported 35.43 million Spotify streams in its first full day, the largest album debut of 2026 so far.
  • A press release cited more than 130,000 units sold on vinyl before streaming launch, driven by multiple variants and retail placement.
  • Rocky made his musical guest debut on Saturday Night Live on Jan. 17, performing “Punk Rocky” and a medley of “Helicopter” and the title track with guests including Danny Elfman and Thundercat.
  • Conversation has focused on lyrics widely read as targeting Drake on “Stole Ya Flow,” confirmation that Morrissey is not on the final tracklist, and fan speculation about a potential deluxe after Rocky liked a post about the unreleased song “Your Honor.”