A$AP Rocky’s much-anticipated album, ‘Don’t Be Dumb,’ has soared to number one on the Billboard 200 chart, and his most enthusiastic supporter is none other than Rihanna.
After an eight-year wait, A$AP Rocky’s fourth LP has made a triumphant debut at the top of the charts. With 123,000 equivalent units sold in its first week, this album marks Rocky’s third number one album and ends a ten-year gap since his last chart-topping release.
The numbers reveal that ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ amassed 76,000 streaming equivalent album units, translating to a staggering 78.02 million on-demand streams. Additionally, pure album sales contributed another 47,000 to its impressive performance.
Rihanna lost no time in expressing her excitement over the news. She took to X (formerly Twitter) to share her joy, proudly posting: “Just me here to let yall know my baby daddy got the NUMBER 1 ALBUM!!! Aaahhhhhh hah! 🤪 DONT BE DUMB!!!”
Rocky was equally thrilled, commemorating the achievement with a tweet featuring fire emojis and the hashtag #DONTBEDUMB. The rapper’s partner certainly wasn’t the only one celebrating as other music enthusiasts joined the party online.
‘Don’t Be Dumb’ narrowly overtook South Korean boy band ENHYPEN’s EP ‘THE SIN : VANISH,’ which came in with 122,000 units in its first week. Meanwhile, NBA YoungBoy’s ‘Slime Cry’ secured a spot at number six with 70,000 units, highlighting the fierce competition on the charts.
While celebrating the success of the album, A$AP Rocky hinted that there might be more to come with a deluxe edition of ‘Don’t Be Dumb.’ The expanded version would feature additional songs and collaborations, and fans are eagerly anticipating what the rapper has in store.
Rocky teased the potential of Rihanna making a rare appearance on the deluxe edition during a recent podcast, although he remained coy about the details. His comments have sparked curiosity among fans, eager to see what the music power couple might create together.
A$AP Rocky’s return to the top of the charts is a testament to his talent and appeal. With hints of more music on the horizon, fans have plenty to be excited about.
