"A$AP Rocky was the musical guest on last night's (January 17) episode of Saturday Night Live, hosted by Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard. On the heels of releasing his new album Don't Be Dumb, the rapper was joined onstage by Thundercat and Danny Elfman for the single " Punk Rocky," and performed a medley of the record's title track and " Helicopter$." Watch Rocky on SNL below. After multiple delays and false starts, Don't Be Dumb finally arrived on Friday, January 16."
"Both "Punk Rocky" and "Helicopter$" received music videos in the lead-up, the former starring Wolfhard's Stranger Things co-star Winona Ryder. Tim Burton designed the Don't Be Dumb cover art. A$AP Rocky is one of the headliners at the 2026 Governor's Ball Music Festival in New York City. Saturday Night Live's 51st season has featured performances from Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, Brandi Carlile, Olivia Dean, Dijon, Lily Allen, and Cher, among others."
A$AP Rocky appeared as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on January 17, hosted by Finn Wolfhard. He performed "Punk Rocky" with guests Thundercat and Danny Elfman and delivered a medley of the album's title track and "Helicopter$." Don't Be Dumb was released on January 16 after multiple delays and was promoted with music videos for "Punk Rocky" and "Helicopter$," the former starring Winona Ryder. Tim Burton designed the album cover. A$AP Rocky is billed as a headliner for the 2026 Governor's Ball Music Festival in New York City. SNL's 51st season continues to feature prominent musical guests and hosts.
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