A$AP Rocky has officially confirmed the release date for his long-awaited fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, ending years of uncertainty around the project’s arrival. The album is scheduled for release on 16 January 2026, with physical and digital formats available worldwide.
Album Announcement And Confirmation
Rocky confirmed the date in an Instagram post on 19 December 2025, alongside the album’s cover artwork. He described the project as a “masterpiece” and thanked the creatives and musicians involved in its production.
Speculation around the release date intensified in November 2025, when Rocky appeared at Camp Flog Gnaw wearing a hoodie displaying the numbers “01162026”. It was widely interpreted as a hidden reference to the album’s release date.
Project Context, Timeline, and Artwork
Don’t Be Dumb marks Rocky’s first studio album since Testing in 2018. After years of delays and shifting timelines, the rapper has now confirmed a final release window for January 2026. This announcement stands as the first official and fully locked-in date for the project.
The album features contributions from several high-profile producers and collaborators. Rocky has supported the rollout with select singles released over the past few years. He also worked with filmmaker Tim Burton on the album artwork. Rocky revealed that he played the finished album for Burton, who responded positively, though details of his creative role remain undisclosed.
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