“Just say you retired”: Netizens react to A$AP Rocky claiming he's not eager to drop new music 

A$AP Rocky recently said that he's 'not so eager' to drop his album, Don't Be Dumb. He said that he likes things to flow naturally and is focused on building a legacy.

A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Athelston Mayers, has released three studio albums and is working on his fourth. He had announced the album months ago, but there has been no update on its potential release. He spoke about the album in an interview with Perfect Magazine, published on October 29.

Explaining why he is in no rush to release it, Rocky said:

“It’s about who did it the best. Everything I do is based off building legacy. That’s why I’m not so eager to just drop, drop, drop. I don’t do things to just try and stay relevant, or keep my name in the conversation. I try to do natural things, creative, ambitious things that really satisfy me.”

Fans, who have been awaiting the album for a long time, have reacted to this statement from Rocky. One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote:

"Just say you retired bruv"

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Many fans referenced Drake, who appears to have a beef with Rocky, as one user wrote,

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A$AP Rocky said people must be tired of hearing updates about his album earlier this year

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Fans are waiting for A$AP Rocky's new album for months now. While he has announced the title, i.e., Don't Be Dumb, there is no update on when it might be released.

In an interview with GQ, published on February 28 this year, Rocky spoke about working on his album, and said:

“I’m in the mixing and mastering realm of it. But I think quite frankly, people are tired of hearing about updates about the album. They’re just ready to get this sh*t, you know what I’m saying?" "I don’t think anybody wants to hear where I’m at with it, how far is it along and all that. They just want to hear some sh*t just to see where I’m at, and I promise I got some new sh*t in store. I’m challenging myself. It’s like anything, I approach it with a different tactic, degree, or finesse,” he added.

Rocky's last album was Testing, which was released on May 25, 2018.

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A$AP Rocky opens up on working with Denzel Washington and Spike Lee

A$AP Rocky played the role of Yung Felon on Highest 2 Lowest, released on August 15, 2025. He starred in the film alongside Denzel Washington, and it was directed by Spike Lee.

During his interview with Perfect Magazine, the rapper also shared his thoughts on working with the duo, saying:

“Their dynamic alone is just historical. So I’m honored to be an honorary member of their legacy.”

The rapper also shared that he made a few changes to his character, drawing from his experiences and nostalgia. He added that Spike Lee was "receptive" to all his changes and expressed gratitude to the director for giving him more freedom.

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Edited by Aditya Singh