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A$AP Rocky Showcases New Album on SNL as Rihanna Caps Night at Saks After-Party

The late-night appearance spotlights his first studio album in eight years.

Overview

  • A$AP Rocky performed on Saturday Night Live on January 17, delivering “Punk Rocky” and a medley of “Helicopter” from his new album.
  • He appeared in a comedy sketch with Finn Wolfhard, Chloe Fineman, Jane Wickline, and Veronika Slowikowska, with a surprise cameo by Sabrina Carpenter.
  • Rihanna joined him at the SNL after-party at Saks Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, where the pair made a coordinated exit.
  • Coverage highlighted their fashion: Rihanna wore a Yankees cap, Saint Laurent sunglasses, a Miu Miu track jacket, a black skirt, and statement boots, while Rocky sported an embroidered womenswear jacket from Matthieu Blazy’s Métiers d’art collection, a red V-neck, jeans, and red Oxfords.
  • The SNL slot follows Friday’s release of Don’t Be Dumb, billed as Rocky’s first studio album in eight years, with Rihanna also attending his earlier album release party.