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A$AP Rocky Reaffirms 'Don’t Be Dumb' for 2025 With Danny Elfman Scoring, Private L.A. Listening Reported

He has not set a date, opting for a surprise drop after delays tied to leaks and sample clearances.

Overview

  • A$AP Rocky told Vanity Fair his long-delayed fourth album is still slated to arrive before year’s end.
  • He said film composer Danny Elfman "scored a bunch" of songs on the project, signaling a cinematic direction.
  • Social posts reported a private vinyl listening at Mr. T restaurant in Los Angeles, though no release date was announced and a caption was later edited.
  • Rocky reiterated in an October Numéro interview that he will stop giving dates and prefers a surprise rollout.
  • The album was pushed back from an August 30, 2024 target after leaks and clearance issues, as he balanced new acting work including Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest.