A$AP Rocky Reveals Release Date for 'Don't Be Dumb' Album: 'Masterpiece'

A$AP Rocky has confirmed the release date for his highly anticipated album "Don't Be Dumb," set for January 16, 2026. The rapper describes the album as a "masterpiece" and shared its cover art, created in collaboration with Tim Burton. Fans are excited for the long-awaited project.

The wait for A$AP Rocky's next project is finally coming to an end. The Harlem-born rapper confirmed on Friday, December 19, 2025, that his highly anticipated album Don't Be Dumb will be released on January 16, 2026. This announcement provides fans with an early holiday gift. Along with the release date, Rocky shared the album's striking cover art on Instagram, created in collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton.

Rocky described the album as a "masterpiece" and expressed his gratitude to the various creatives and musicians who contributed to its creation. In his post, he wrote: "JANUARY 16 2026, DONT BE DUMB VINYLS, CDs, CASSETTES, AND DIGITAL DSPs AVAILABLE, THANKS TO EVERY CREATIVE AND MUSICIAN WHO HELPED ME WITH THIS MASTERPIECE."

This upcoming project marks Rocky's first studio album release since TESTING in 2018, closing a seven-year gap between studio albums. Fans have already begun showing their excitement on social media platforms. One user commented, "BACK LIKE YOU NEVER LEFT," while another wrote, "Lets go! It's that time!"

While the specifics of Tim Burton's role in the album remain unclear, Rocky previously discussed his interaction with the legendary director in an interview for a Billboard cover story. According to Rocky, he played the album for Burton, who seemed to enjoy it. "I sat and I played the album for Tim Burton, and he was fking with it heavy," Rocky said. "He was rocking his head and he's like, 'Wow! I didnt know you made that kind of music!'"

The speculation about the album's January 16 release gained momentum when Rocky appeared at Camp Flog Gnaw in November wearing a hoodie with the numbers "01162026" on the sleeve. Fans were quick to connect this hint with the upcoming album release date.

Fans can look forward to Don't Be Dumb being available on multiple formats, including vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital platforms, starting January 16, 2026.

Sources:

• Billboard - A$AP Rocky Finally Announces ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Album Release Date: ‘Masterpiece’
• Hypebeast - A$AP Rocky Announces Official Release Date for 'DON'T BE DUMB'
• HotNewHipHop - A$AP Rocky Confirms The Release Date For "Don't Be Dumb"
• A$AP Rocky Finally Announces ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Album Release Date: ‘Masterpiece’