US EditionA$AP Rocky Shares Tim Burton-Designed Artwork For ‘Don’t Be Dumb’
A$AP Rocky ends an eight-year album hiatus with Don't Be Dumb, featuring Tim Burton's artwork and Danny Elfman's score, releasing January 16, 2026.
- On January 16, 2026, Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky announced Don’t Be Dumb, his fourth studio album with cover art by filmmaker and artist Tim Burton.
- Scheduling conflicts delayed Don’t Be Dumb, originally slated for an Aug. 30, 2024 release, postponing Tim Burton’s artwork collaboration until now.
- Danny Elfman contributed score work and scored a bunch of songs this year; Rocky played the album for Tim Burton, who was impressed, and Elfman worked on one song produced by The Alchemist.
- Fans amplified anticipation after A$AP Rocky posted `SORRY 4 THE WAIT`, with Rihanna supporting the release in comments, boosting excitement around Don’t Be Dumb.
- Describing the project as a `movie`, Rocky thanked Burton and included tracks like `Highjack` and `Pray4DaGang`, making Don’t Be Dumb a cinematic hip-hop album for January.
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A$AP Rocky Reveals Tim Burton-Illustrated ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Album Artwork, Teases Accompanying Film
Joining the ranks of Jack Skellington and Beetlejuice, A$AP Rocky appears to be Tim Burton‘s latest muse. On Tuesday, the 3x Grammy nominee revealed the Burton-illustrated artwork for his fourth studio album Don’t Be Dumb, premiering Jan. 16, as he teased an accompanying film also coming soon. “SORRY 4 THE WAIT DON’T BE DUMB FINALLY […]
At the dawn of the new year, the rapper lifted the veil on his cover and revealed an unexpected and ambitious collaboration with Tim Burton.
A$AP Rocky unveils “Don’t Be Dumb” cover art
A$AP Rocky unveils “Don’t Be Dumb” cover art After years of delays and uncertainty, A$AP Rocky has reignited excitement around his long-awaited album Don’t Be Dumb. On Tuesday night, the Harlem rapper surprised fans by sharing the project’s cover art on X. The reveal immediately sparked widespread reaction across social media. Rocky’s post included a message thanking filmmaker Tim Burton for his involvement in the project. According to Rocky, Bu…
A$AP Rocky reveals cover and release date for new album 'Dont Be Dumb'
It seems the long wait is finally coming to a close. Last Night, A$AP Rocky posted to social media an important update to the release of his highly anticipated album, Don't Be Dumb, a project that fans have been wanting for the past seven years. This time, the rapper revealed the artwork, containing the album's title in bold lettering, with drawings by film director and visual artist Tim Burton centered around it.On Instagram, Rocky referred to …
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