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Rihanna is A$AP Rocky’s No. 1 fan.
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, the “Fashion Killa” rapper unveiled the cover art for his forthcoming album Don’t Be Dumb on Instagram — and the “Diamonds” singer hyped him up in the comments.
“SORRY 4 THE WAIT DON’T BE DUMB FINALLY HERE!” Rocky, 37, captioned the post of the cover art.
He added, “THANKS TIM BURTON FOR HELPING ME MAKE THIS MOVIE! COMING SOON”
In the comments, Rihanna, 37, wrote, “Sooo f—in proud!!!! 💪🏿❤️ LETS GOOOO BABY”
In February 2025, Rocky told GQ his fourth studio album was in the process of being mixed and mastered.
“People are tired of hearing about updates about the album,” he told the outlet at the time.
Rocky added, “They’re just ready to get this s—, 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 s— just to see where I’m at, and I promise I got some new s— in store. I’m challenging myself. It’s like anything, I approach it with a different tactic, degree, or finesse.”
The day after he unveiled the cover art, Rocky revealed the album would drop on “National Nothing Day,” which falls on Jan. 16.
The cover artwork credits the album to both Rocky and Burton — which raises questions about the director’s involvement on the project.
In August of last year, Rocky told Billboard he intended for the Edward Scissorhands filmmaker to design the cover art for his 2018 album Testing but their schedules didn’t line up. This time around, however, he was able to play Burton the album.
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“I sat and I played the album for Tim Burton, and he was f—ing with it heavy,” he said of Burton’s reaction. “He was rocking his head and he’s like, ‘Wow! I didn’t know you made that kind of music!’”
So far, Rocky’s released singles “HIGHJACK” and “Tailor Swif” in August 2024, “Ruby Rose” in September 2024 and “pray4dagang” in July 2025.
Earlier this moth, Rocky and Rihanna — who share three kids RZA Athelston, 3½, Riot Rose, 2, and Rocki Irish, 3 months — attended the 2025 Gotham Awards, where Rocky was nominated for Breakthrough Performer for his role in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest.
Speaking with PEOPLE, the “Sundress” singer said it meant “everything” to have her support at the ceremony. “Family support is just … spousal support, everything,” he said. “It just means a lot. It goes a long way.”
