Challenges involving "leaks and sample clearances" have prompted a delay in A$AP Rocky's forthcoming album . Originally slated to drop on August 30, the much-anticipated 'Don't Be Dumb' is now postponed until fall, an annoyance to fans. Following Billboard's revelation of this setback, Rocky aired his frustration on X : "LEAKS AND SAMPLE CLEARANCES ARE DISRUPTING THE ALBUM.

Rihanna pokes fun at pregnancy with 'condom' t-shirt as she cradles bump Fans are furious after Rihanna swings son upside down at birthday party "ITS BEEN 6 YEARS AND I WANNA MAKE THE BEST ALBUM EVER. IM SORRY FOR THE WAIT. (sic)" In a chat with the publication, the 35-year-old star, Rakim Mayers by birth, divulged that Tim Burton , a filmmaking icon, had previewed the album and was notably impressed.

A$AP Rocky shared: "I sat and I played the album for Tim Burton, and he was f----- with it heavy, he was rocking his head and he's like, 'Wow! I didn't know you made that kind of music!'" Although Rocky reached out to Burton hoping for his artistic hand in crafting the album cover, their plans fell through. On the other hand, Danny Elfman Burton's frequent musical cohort did contribute to the project. DON'T MISS.

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