ASAP Rocky Releases Don't Be Dumb Album, Addresses Drake Rift

ASAP Rocky released his long-awaited fourth studio album, "Don't Be Dumb," on Friday, marking his first full-length project since 2018's "Testing" and ending years of anticipation from fans. The 15-track effort, distributed via AWGE, A$AP Worldwide, and RCA Records, features collaborations with artists including Tyler, the Creator, Brent Faiyaz, Doechii, BossMan Dlow, Westside Gunn, and will.i.am, alongside two bonus tracks. Early buzz has centered on "Stole Ya Flow," a song whose lyrics appear to take direct aim at fellow rapper Drake, referencing their past friendship and rumored tensions.

In a recent interview on The New York Times' Popcast with hosts Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, Rocky addressed speculation about the track's target. When Coscarelli suggested the internet would quickly identify the subject, Rocky replied, "For sure, I think we all know." He elaborated on the lyrics, which include lines such as "First you stole my flow, so I stole yo bitch," alluding to Drake's past romantic link with Rihanna, now Rocky's partner and the mother of his three children. Other bars jab at perceived physical enhancements with "Ns gettin BBLs, lucky we dont body shame," and...