🚨 A$AP ROCKY JOKES HE HAD TO “BASICALLY STALK AND HARASS” TIM BURTON FOR ‘DON’T BE DUMB’ COVER 😳🔥

A$AP Rocky had to pull out all the stops — and, in his words, “basically stalk and harass” Tim Burton for a few years — to get the legendary filmmaker to design the album cover for Don’t Be Dumb. In a lighthearted conversation on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Rocky shared the amusing story of how the collaboration with Burton came together.

“I hit him up, and I was like, ‘Yo, man, I’d be delighted to kick it with you, play you some vibes and stuff,’” Rocky recalled. He then traveled to Malibu to meet Burton, and after playing him an early rendition of the album, Burton was intrigued. Rocky asked if Burton could illustrate the album cover, and while the filmmaker was keen on the idea, he was tied up with other projects, including Wednesday and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which delayed the process.

Despite the wait, the final result is a striking blend of urban sci-fi and German expressionism, which Rocky referred to as “ghetto futurism.” He joked, “That’s what you get when you get Pretty Flacko and Tim Burton together.”

Don’t Be Dumb, released on January 16, features contributions from Doechii, BossMan Dlow, Westside Gunn, Brent Faiyaz, and others. The album touches on a variety of themes, including Rocky’s trial, his relationship with Rihanna, and subtle jabs aimed at peers like Drake and Travis Scott.

Additionally, Rocky announced the Don’t Be Dumb On Tour, kicking off in Chicago on May 27 and traveling through several cities including Toronto, Atlanta, and Detroit.

Fans can now enjoy the fruits of Rocky’s persistence and Burton’s unique artistic touch.