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Asap Rocky Lands The ‘Main Role’ In Spike Lee’s Upcoming Film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’

December 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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The official release date for Asap Rocky’s album Don’t Be Dumb is up in the air. But, there is a more certain project featuring the “Tailor Swif” rapper on the way.

According to Deadline, Asap Rocky’s return to film is approaching. During a sit down with outlet acclaimed director Spike Lee confirmed Asap Rocky’s involvement in his forthcoming film, Highest 2 Lowest.

In Lee’s words, Rocky will star in the picture’s “main role.” Others slated to appear in the film include Ice Spice (which was announced in April), Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, and Denzel Washington.

Although Lee is remaining tight-lipped about the film’s production details, he wants to stress it is not a remake.

“This is not a remake,” he told the outlet. “This is a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s great film.”

Lee continue to detail the differences between the works, saying: “In Kurosawa’s film, Toshiro Mifune is a shoemaker. In our film Denzel Washington is a music mogul with his own label and his reputation as the best ears in the business. So, this is the fifth film with the dynamic duo.”

If Don’t Be Dumb isn’t out by then, maybe Asap Rocky can cook up a soundtrack for the picture.

ASAP Rocky’s Album ‘Don’t Be Dumb,’ Which Was Supposedly Finished In 2022, Has Been Delayed Again

December 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In December 2022, ASAP Rocky declared, “Album’s finished. Don’t Be Dumb. Let’s go!” In July 2023, he indicated the album would be out soon.

Then, it had an announced release of August 30, 2024. Then, the project was delayed to this fall. Well, here in mid-December, it is no longer fall, and we have yet to get Don’t Be Dumb. Now, we have yet another tentative release window for the album to maybe be released during.

In a new email (see it here) sent to people who pre-ordered the album by Rocky’s creative agency AWGE, it is revealed Don’t Be Dumb is now scheduled for release in early 2025.

Meanwhile, in a recent Billboard feature, Rocky said of the project, “I sat and I played the album for Tim Burton, and he was f*cking with it heavy. […] He was rocking his head and he’s like, ‘Wow! I didn’t know you made that kind of music!’” The piece also noted, “Today, Rocky seems confident that he’s in full control of his creative output and says he’s finally ready to drop his long-awaited fourth album, Don’t Be Dumb. He’s only been working on it for the past year but he believes, like most artists discussing their new work, that it’s the best album he’s ever made.”

Asap Rocky Announces New Release Timeline For “Don’t Be Dumb” And Fans Are Tapping Out

December 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Asap Rocky fans have been steadily losing hope around Don’t Be Dumb actually releasing for quite a while. It’s supposed to be the New York native’s fourth studio album and follow-up to 2018’s TESTING. Overall, there’s been some moments of true optimism. There’s been a nice number of singles that have come out, especially over the last year. “Ruby Rosary” with The Alchemist and J. Cole, “HIGHJACK” featuring Jessica Pratt, and “RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n)” are just a few. There’s also been plenty of details and announcements regarding collaborations and release dates as well. But all of this has been too good to be true because we are still without the record.

Sampling and clearance issues can certainly derail plans to drop music, and that’s been what Rocky is saying is keeping the tape shelved. However, it just feels like there’s a lot more going on than just that. It could be that he’s overthinking too much, or he’s just got too much going on outside of music. For example, his legal issues could definitely be playing a role. With that said, it’s just hard to believe that it’s just the things he mentioned that are holding him back from dropping.

The Hype Around Asap Rocky Is Dying Out

It’s been hard to watch this all unfold, especially since we have heard great Asap Rocky projects before. We aren’t completely done yet, but it seems like a lot of fans are tapping out. Once again, the A$AP Mob member’s team has made another disappointing announcement regarding Don’t Be Dumb and its release date. “[It’s] been rescheduled to early 2025. We will refund your order and invite you to reorder when the album is available. As a thank-you for your patience, please enjoy the attached coupon for a gift upon release,” the statement reads.

This has led to some apathetic responses from his fan base on Twitter, with one writing, “I’m convinced this album dosent actually exist.” “Not sure how it’s gonna work out for him. Hype is dead and the pot is no longer boiling. Album has to be pretty special for it to be worth it in any regard,” another adds. “So we should all give up on Rocky @ this point is what I’m hearingbro album must be boo boo,” a fan ruthlessly types. It’s clear that frustrations are pretty much at an all-time high, and if it doesn’t drop in “early 2025,” the hype will be nonexistent we fear.

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A$AP Rocky Hopes His Sons Have Inherited His Creativity, Doesn’t Mean He Wants Them To Rap, Tho

December 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

A$AP Rocky hopes his kids stunt like their daddy. The entertainer mentioned this while he celebrated his artistic evolution and family life at the Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York City. He was honored with the “Collaboration of the Year” award for his work with Puma and Formula One. He reflected on fatherhood, fashion, and his hopes for the future. A$AP Rocky shares two sons with girlfriend and beauty icon Rihanna, RZA, 2, and Riot Rose, 15 months.

Rocky credited Rihanna, his partner and Fenty Beauty founder, for crafting their children’s distinctive looks. “I don’t have much say in what they wear,” he admitted. “Sometimes she dresses them like me with kilts and everything, but that’s all her. She has great style and taste.” The rapper expressed his wish for his sons to inherit his originality and self-assurance. “It’s in their blood and their genes,” he quipped with a smile.

A$AP Rocky Wants Sons To Be As Creativity As Him

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Fatherhood has subtly influenced his own style. “If I had to define my dad style, I’d say it’s more focused now,” he explained. “Before, it was just absurd outfits, mismatching for the fun of it. Now, it leans more toward quiet luxury.” The 36-year-old artist’s sartorial evolution reflects a blend of maturity and his trademark boldness. Rocky’s creative impact extends beyond fashion. At Puma, he spearheaded collaborations with Formula One, blending athleticism, innovation, and design. His role has solidified his influence in shaping modern cultural aesthetics.

The ceremony capped a momentous week for Rocky. He also received the Cultural Innovator Award in London. Rihanna joined him on the red carpet, turning heads in a striking blue fur coat and matching hat, cementing the couple’s reputation as boundary-pushing style icons. Fans await A$AP Rocky’s anticipated album, Don’t Be Dumb. He has shared several updates on the album and promised a Rihanna collaboration.

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Rihanna & ASAP Rocky Continue To Live Large After Miami Dinner Date For Art Basel Weekend

December 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

ASAP Rocky and Rihanna have not slowed down this December, following up two award show visits with yet another night out. Moreover, they went for a dinner date in Miami at South Beach’s Carbone on Saturday (December 7) for Art Basel weekend – check out pictures by clicking on the “Via” link down below. It seemed like a pretty chill time all things considered, as both dressed pretty casually and did not seem to be with their two children. It’s also just been wild to see the couple out and about so much this month, as they were in New York City for the Footwear News Achievement Awards on Wednesday (December 4). During this time, Rocky hinted that they will collaborate on new music very soon.

“I think you should just wait around and see,” A$AP Rocky told E! News about a possible Rihanna team-up on wax. “You know, we’ve got something in the works. […] I think [we love working together so much as friends first and then partners] just because it’s easy, especially with somebody you share a kindred spirit with or you share the same interests with. It’s pretty easy. It feels more organic or natural.”

ASAP Rocky & Rihanna Out In Miami

Elsewhere, Rihanna also talked about how her kids with A$AP Rocky have really changed her life. “It’s impacted it greatly,” she answered a question at the Footwear News Achievement Awards about how parenthood influenced her creative process. “It’s a new priority. My kids are my priority. Music comes second to that.” Of course, this will probably disappoint many fans who are still waiting on R9 and on the Harlem rapper’s next studio album. But we can’t blame the superstars for focusing on their personal lives and finding artistic fulfillment in other areas.

After all, A$AP Rocky and Rihanna already gave us so much great music, and they seem so happy right now that we feel like haters for demanding more. In any case, it’s just heartening to see them spend some quality time over some dinner. Previously this week, they went to London for the Fashion Awards 2024 on Monday (December 2). Rocky received the Cultural Innovator honor for his diverse cultural contributions on a global scale regarding art, fashion, and music.

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ASAP Rocky Puts His Co-Sign On A Remix Of Hanumankind’s Viral Hit ‘Big Dawgs’

December 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

This summer, a new rapper burst onto the scene, shocking and wooing audiences by flying in the face of their expectations with his rebellious spirit. Indian rapper Hanumankind doesn’t look like what a lot of people immediately picture when they think of what a rapper is (despite hip-hop already having its fair share of South Asian MCs like Heems, Riz Ahmed, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and more), so when his buzzy “Big Dawgs” video hit social media feeds in June, he became an “instant” sensation (he’s been around since 2019, though). His profile looks like it’ll only grow thanks to a timely co-sign from ASAP Rocky, who joins him on the remix for “Big Dawgs,” adding in his own swaggering verse.

Take a step back, and Rocky’s presence here makes perfect sense. Like Rocky’s early work with ASAP Mob, “Big Dawgs” wears its influences on its sleeve, and many of those influences are the same ones that informed Rocky’s goth-trap flow in 2011: Memphis vets like Project Pat, whose tip-toe delivery Hanumankind apes (sorry) on “Big Dawgs.” Meanwhile, the harsh, distorted buzzsaw of a beat taps into the raw sounds that Rocky’s been fond of lately; the aggressive energy makes them perfect partners in turning up and getting down.

Listen to Hanumankind’s “Big Dawgs (Remix)” with ASAP Rocky above.

ASAP Rocky Promises That Rihanna Collab Is “In The Works” Despite Fan Worries

December 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Some truths are universal: we’re all going to die one day, you need to pay your taxes, and ASAP Rocky and Rihanna might not drop music again. But that’s fine, especially as both of them develop their careers, business ventures, and most fulfilling creativity in whatever ways the see fit after giving us so many amazing songs and albums. Moreover, they both attended the Footwear News Achievement Awards on Wednesday (December 4) in New York City, where the Harlem rapper gave another hint that they might drop a collab soon. Perhaps that will appear on one of either artist’s highly anticipated studio albums.

“I think you should just wait around and see,” A$AP Rocky responded when E! News asked him whether or not he and Rihanna will work together on music. “You know, we’ve got something in the works. […] I think [we love working together so much as friends first and then partners] just because it’s easy, especially with somebody you share a kindred spirit with or you share the same interests with. It’s pretty easy. It feels more organic or natural.”

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But A$AP Rocky left out an important factor that currently determines how he and his boo will navigate their careers: parenthood. Rihanna specifically spoke on the relationship of prioritization between her musical endeavors and taking care of her kids, and she did not flinch in deciding which one she wants to champion. “It’s impacted it greatly,” she remarked about how having children affected her creative process. “It’s a new priority. My kids are my priority. Music comes second to that.” With all this in mind, if we woke up in either icon’s shoes, we don’t know if we would move differently.

As such, maybe we just need to be appreciative of what we have and patiently excited about what they could drop in the future. After all, they still have plenty of other important life milestones to hit before they can really dive back into their music without pressure. A$AP Rocky and Rihanna aren’t even married yet… Or are they? In any case, if they do release more music, we hope they give us insight into their artistic collaboration.

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Rihanna Jokingly Wants To ‘Sneak Into The Polls’ To Cast Her Vote, But For One Major Reason That Isn’t Possible

November 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Rihanna is letting her inner political bad gyal show. The “Lift Me Up” singer’s billionaire status and wide-spanning business empire afford her endless luxuries. Still, some things are out of Rihanna’s reach, such as voting in US elections due to her non-resident status.

With the dozens of celebrity endorsements in the 2024 presidential campaign cycle, Rihanna appears to have shared her own. Today (November 4), Rihanna took to Instagram with a joke about the lengths she is willing to go to in order to cast her vote seemingly for Vice President Kamala Harris.

“When protecting pussies and firing pussies can happen all in one vote #votecauseicant #TanSuitSeason,” read the post’s caption.

But the subtext placed over the video has followers literally laughing out loud. “POV: me trying to sneak into the polls with my son’s passport #votecauseicant,” wrote Rihanna.

In all seriousness, voter fraud isn’t a laughing matter. However, the nature of Rihanna’s lighthearted line and humor personality users online could help but chuckle.

To avoid Rihanna’s upload being viewed as a potential legal matter, some fans have sent messages to Rihanna’s partner and fellow musician Asap Rocky, whom she shares two sons to keep a close eye on her.

No one wants to see Rihanna fighting a deportation case before her long-awaited album is released.

ASAP Rocky Fans Are In Shambles After “Don’t Be Dumb” Vinyl Pre-Orders Reportedly Get Refunded

November 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

ASAP Rocky is driving fans crazy with the long wait for his new album Don’t Be Dumb. Despite a couple of singles, announcements, press runs, and promises, the album seems no closer to landing on our doorstep. What’s more is that recent reports have his die-hards losing even more hope, relegating the project to its mythical status once more after fans actually thought it would drop this year. According to Dro, @99Vinyl_ on Twitter, the Harlem rapper and his team began to send out refunds to people who pre-ordered the LP on vinyl, seemingly serving as a nail in the coffin that places it back in limbo.

Of course, fans reacted in all sorts of ways to this, whether that was joking about their desperation, scathingly criticizing this rollout, clowning folks for believing in Don’t Be Dumb in the first place, or bringing up other narratives such as the rap beef with Drake as another jab. Take this with a grain of salt, though, as A$AP Rocky could definitely change this narrative by announcing it with a short wait time-span or just releasing it out of the blue.

ASAP Rocky Don’t Be Dumb Vinyl Pre-Orders Reportedly Refunded

As for why these vinyl pre-orders resulted in refunds, A$AP Rocky probably had to delay the album once more, which could be for a whole host of different reasons. Perhaps it’s due to sample clearance issues, volatile and shifting label release schedules, waiting for other rollout elements like live performances and press opportunities to roll around… Who knows? Also, another big factor to consider is his alleged assault case over the shooting of A$AP Relli, which definitely made him pretty busy and understandably focused on that to some degree. But there’s no telling at press time whether that impacted Don’t Be Dumb, an album whose title ironically and sadly reflects what a lot of people are saying to his fans about believing in its release.

Meanwhile, for other fans, teasing an album and never following it up is a family tradition. A$AP Rocky’s boo Rihanna is in the same boat with fans, and they most likely know this. Maybe everything would be water under the bridge if they definitively unveil both albums at the same time. But for all the theories we could spout out about them, we can do nothing else but wait and see what happens.

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The Report That Claimed Future And Drake Squashed Their Beef Is False, According To Akademiks

November 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fans of Drake and Future’s reconciliation celebration parade was short-lived. According to Uproxx’s Elliott Wilson the former collaborators mended their friendship.

During The Bigger Picture‘s latest episode (viewable here), Wilson claimed that the hip-hop heavy weights’ feud was official over. “I have it on good authority that Drake and Future have at least gotten on the phone and resolved their differences,” he said.

However, shortly after HipHopDX posted the confessional clip (viewable here), another industry figure came out to refute the remark. On his own platform, online commentator Akademiks shared insider knowledge to the contrary. “I’ve spoken to extremely credible sources on both sides, and Drake and Future have not been on the phone,” he said (viewable here courtesy of NFR Podcast).

Both Wilson and Akademiks have deep ties to rappers and their close affiliates. So, this has quickly become a case of he said, he said. Users across X (formerly Twitter), have expressed their frustration with these opposing recounts.

“See now this is what we aren’t gonna do, have two different stories over and over again. We need answers,” wrote one user.

Others have begun to question why Drake and Future were at odds to begin with. Hip-hop fans can understand Drake’s disdain for Metro Boomin, Kendrick Lamar, and Asap Rocky. But the supposed tension between Drake and Future has some stumped.