A$AP Rocky returns with “Punk Rocky,” a sharp and confrontational new single that opens the door to his fourth studio album ‘DON’T BE DUMB,’ out now. Written by Rakim Mayers alongside Cristoforo Donadi, Adam King Feeney, and Zach Fogarty, the track leans into grit, tension, and a restless indie edge that cuts straight through the noise.
The song arrives with a striking visual directed by Rocky with Folkert Verdoorn and Simon Becks under their Three Musketeers banner. Produced by Magna Studios, Freenjoy, and AWGE, the video places Rocky at the center of his shifting identities, with appearances from Winona Ryder, Danny Elfman, Thundercat, and A$AP Nast adding gravity and cultural weight to the world he builds.
‘DON’T BE DUMB’ marks Rocky’s first full-length album in eight years and arrives as a statement piece. The cover art, created by Tim Burton in collaboration with Rocky, illustrates six alter egos that reflect defining moments across his career. Each character functions as a chapter, mapping creative risks, personal evolution, and the visual language that has always surrounded his music.
Beyond the studio, Rocky’s year has unfolded across fashion, film, and global stages. He co-chaired the 2025 Met Gala, stepped into the role of creative director at Ray-Ban, and became a house ambassador for Chanel. Performances at Lollapalooza and Camp Flog Gnaw offered early glimpses of this era, grounding the album in live energy and bold presentation.
“Punk Rocky” lands with confidence and teeth, channeling raw instincts and sharp aesthetics into a track that hits hard and stays present. It reads as a deliberate creative pivot, one that brings focus, personality, and momentum into the center of Rocky’s next chapter.