After months of uncertainty and mixed headlines, A$AP Rocky’s long-awaited album Don’t Be Dumb is finally gaining serious momentum. The upcoming project has officially surpassed 500,000 pre-saves on Spotify alone, signaling a major shift in anticipation ahead of its release.
Earlier reports surrounding Don’t Be Dumb painted a less optimistic picture, with claims that the album had only secured around 6,000 physical pre-orders before cancellations in 2024. However, recent streaming data suggests that hype for the Harlem rapper’s next era is very much alive. According to figures captured by Hip Hop All Day on X (formerly Twitter), the album currently sits at approximately 499.9K Spotify pre-saves, placing it among the platform’s most anticipated releases.
At press time, Don’t Be Dumb reportedly holds the fourth-highest pre-save count on Spotify, trailing only Joji’s Piss In The Wind (985.6K), Gorillaz’s The Mountain (845.3K), and Charli XCX’s Wuthering Heights soundtrack (549.2K). Notably, Rocky’s album has also edged out Kanye West’s BULLY, which currently sits at around 473.9K pre-saves.
These numbers don’t account for pre-adds on other platforms such as Apple Music, suggesting overall interest may be even higher. For an album that has faced repeated delays and skepticism, the surge in digital engagement marks a significant comeback moment for Rocky.
With release day approaching, the big question now is whether Don’t Be Dumb can translate streaming anticipation into strong first-week sales and physical performance. More importantly, fans and critics alike are waiting to see if the project delivers on its artistic promise after such a prolonged rollout.
One thing is clear: A$AP Rocky has reclaimed attention—and Don’t Be Dumb is no longer being underestimated
