Overview
- Rocky posted the official artwork and thanked Tim Burton for helping him “make this movie,” telling fans the project is “coming soon.”
- Pre-save links for Don’t Be Dumb appeared on streaming platforms after the reveal, providing the clearest release signal to date.
- A Jan. 16 drop is being reported based on media coverage and Rocky’s earlier “01162026” hoodie, though no firm date has been officially confirmed.
- Rihanna publicly cheered the announcement in his comments, joined by music peers including Pusha T and Ty Dolla $ign.
- Rocky has attributed past delays to leaks and clearance issues, and he has cited contributors such as Danny Elfman, Metro Boomin and The Alchemist.