"I just always said to myself, like, I ain't gonna rush it, man. I thought I was ready in 2024, and it was just, like, I thought the court case was going to be, you know, done by, you know, that fall. That kept getting pushed back, and it was just, like, kind of hard to really focus, you know what I mean? Not only that,"
"it's just like me being a parent played a big part in it. I want to be there. I want to be present. I want to be, you know, supportive of my family and [expletive] like that. And, that took some time out. So, and not only that, all of these different instances is what gave me new material to talk about."
A$AP Rocky postponed his first album in eight years primarily because ongoing court proceedings repeatedly delayed, making it difficult to focus and complete the project. Anticipation that the case would conclude in fall 2024 kept getting pushed back. Parenthood responsibilities required time and attention; being present and supportive of family reduced the time available for recording and promotion. The combination of legal distractions and a commitment to family led to a deliberate decision not to rush the record. Those experiences, including the court case and fatherhood, provided new material and shaped the album's thematic content.
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