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ASAP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb is getting postponed, once more. On Tuesday (Dec. 10) morning, followers who bought pre-order objects associated to the challenge — resembling field units, vinyl and CDs — acquired a refund electronic mail.
“The discharge date has been rescheduled to early 2025. We’ll refund your order and invite you to reorder when the album is offered,” the discover learn. “As a thanks in your persistence, please benefit from the connected coupon for a present upon launch.”
The LP was initially scheduled to drop on Aug. 30 earlier than its launch date was pushed again to the autumn. Nevertheless, with the vacation season approaching rapidly, the Harlem native’s longtime supporters will now have to attend till the brand new yr, presumably inside the first quarter.
Apart from a couple of promotional singles, not a lot is understood about Don’t Be Dumb. In September, ASAP Rocky advised Dazed that listeners might “anticipate the surprising.” Concerning the primary spherical of delays, he defined, “I received an opportunity to reassess the bit and do some ending touches earlier than we truly put it out, and I simply wished to launch the music and content material within the meantime. In order that’s what we’re within the strategy of proper now.”
Up to now, he’s heightened anticipation for the physique of labor with “HIGHJACK” that includes Jessica Pratt and the J. Cole-assisted “Ruby Rosary.”
In accordance with REVOLT, ASAP Rocky beforehand teased collaborations between him and Lil Yachty, Thundercat, Miguel and frequent collaborator Tyler, The Creator at one level. Manufacturing is anticipated to be dealt with by the likes of Mike Dean, Hitkidd, Madlib, Metro Boomin and Pharrell Williams, with whom he labored on 2023’s “RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n).”
Early 2025 may also see the daddy of two stand trial for allegedly capturing ASAP Relli. He pleaded not responsible to 2 counts of assault with a firearm, although a Los Angeles choose and jury is anticipated to look at the details beginning on Jan. 21.