A$AP Rocky delays album due to leaks, says Tim Burton is “fucking with it heavy”
nme.comA$AP Rocky has announced the delay of his anticipated fourth album, ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ – find out why below.‘Don’t Be Dumb’, Rocky’s first since record since 2018’s ‘Testing’ was due for release on August 30, but is now being delayed until Fall 2024, per the rapper’s new interview with Billboard.Billboard‘s interview with Rocky did not reveal a reason for the delay, but the rapper has since publicly confirmed that it stems from unauthorised leaks and trouble clearing samples.
A$AP Rocky wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “LEAKS & SAMPLE CLEARANCES ARE DISRUPTING THE ALBUM. ITS BEEN 6 YEARS & I WANNA MAKE THE BEST ALBUM EVER.
IM SORRY FOR THE WAIT.”LEAKS & SAMPLE CLEARANCES ARE DISRUPTING THE ALBUM. ITS BEEN 6 YEARS & I WANNA MAKE THE BEST ALBUM EVER.
IM SORRY FOR THE WAIT. https://t.co/rA0Z9u66Sy— LORD FLACKO JODYE II (@asvpxrocky) August 22, 2024A firm release date for the album has yet to be announced, but is expected to arrive sometime between September and November.Elsewhere in the Billboard chat, Rocky shared that he had played the album for Tim Burton, who seemed to enjoy the record.
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