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A$AP Rocky Says ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Will Arrive This Year With Danny Elfman Scoring Tracks

Following past delays, he signals a surprise release with no date disclosed.

Overview

  • A$AP Rocky said his fourth album remains slated for a 2025 release during a newly published Vanity Fair group interview.
  • He revealed that film composer Danny Elfman "scored a bunch" of the songs on the project.
  • He has avoided setting a firm date after an indefinite delay in 2024 and has hinted he may drop the album without advance notice.
  • Stereogum’s report notes prior public allegations involving Elfman, adding context to his involvement.
  • Rocky has balanced the rollout with acting work, including a role in Spike Lee’s film Highest 2 Lowest opposite Denzel Washington.