A$AP Rocky Debuts ‘DON’T’ BE DUMB’ Album Cover, Announces Film With Tim Burton

Summary

• A$AP Rocky officially unveiled the album art for DON’T BE DUMB, featuring a “no” symbol and illustrations
• He confirmed a collaborative film with Tim Burton is in the works, thanking the legendary director for his help
• While not officially confirmed by his label, the album is widely expected to drop on January 16, 2026, a date Rocky previously teased on a custom hoodie during his Camp Flog Gnaw performance

We might be one step closer to listening to A$AP Rocky’s upcoming album DON’T BE DUMB. The renaissance man finally unveiled the elusive project’s album art, and even confirmed that a film involving the revered Tim Burton is on the way.

Announcing the news on social media, Rocky’s album art sees the title stamped with a huge “no” symbol and illustrations pertaining to the rapper’s life. “SORRY 4 THE WAIT DON’T BE DUMB FINALLY HERE!” he wrote. “THANKS TIM BURTON FOR HELPING ME MAKE THIS MOVIE!”

While an official release date is still unannounced, many fans believe that DON’T BE DUMB is slated to drop on January 16, 2026. The rumors stem from a hoodie Rocky wore during his Camp Flog Gnaw performance that featured the numbers “01162026.”

Check out the album art below and stay tuned for its release date.

SORRY 4 THE WAIT DON’T BE DUMB FINALLY HERE! THANKS TIM BURTON FOR HELPING ME MAKE THIS MOVIE! pic.twitter.com/HOYqdan0JI

— LORD FLACKO JODYE II (@asvpxrocky) December 17, 2025