A$AP Rocky Denies AI Use in ‘Helicopter’ Music Video

A$AP rocky has denied that his upcoming “Helicopter$” music video was ‍created using artificial intelligence.

On Monday (Jan. 12), the rapper released the visual for “Helicopter$,” his first music video of 2026. Shortly after the video dropped, online chatter began questioning whether the trippy, animated visuals were ‍AI-generated – prompting Rocky to respond directly on social media.

“THIS VIDEO IS NOT ai GENERATED! THIS VIDEO IS NOT‍ Ai GENERATED!” rocky⁢ wrote several times on X after the release, ⁣adding, “JUST GENERATIONAL.”

A$AP Rocky‘s Upcoming Album “Don’t Be Dumb” & Recent ‍Collaborations

The rollout for A$AP rocky’s new album, Don’t Be dumb, is gaining momentum, with an expected release in the coming days. The album is described ⁤as a continuation⁢ of Rocky’s interest in fashion, film, and visually innovative work.

Winona Ryder & Tim Burton’s Involvement

A$AP Rocky recently released the music video “Punk Rocky,” featuring ⁢ Winona ryder, with cameo appearances by ⁤ Danny Elfman ⁣and A$AP Nast. This collaboration stems from Rocky’s ongoing creative relationship⁢ with⁣ filmmaker Tim Burton, who previously worked with the rapper on artwork for Don’t⁣ Be Dumb.

According to Rocky, Burton was impressed with the album’s sound, stating, “He was rocking his head and he’s like, ‘Wow! I didn’t know you made that kind of⁤ music!'” and⁣ that Burton was “f-ing with it heavy.”

“Punk Rocky” in Media & Sports

The track “Punk Rocky” has also been utilized by ESPN to soundtrack a semifinals spot.⁣ furthermore, Indiana university will compete against the ⁢ University of Miami in the college football championship on January 19th, 2026, at Hard Rock⁣ Stadium in Miami‍ Gardens, Florida.

Verification Status (as of January 13,2026):

* album Release: As of this date,Don’t Be Dumb has not yet ⁣been officially ⁤released. Multiple sources confirm the anticipated release is “in the coming days” as of late December 2025/early January 2026, but a specific date remains unconfirmed. (https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/asap-rocky-punk-rocky-video-winona-ryder-1236149173/)
* Tim ⁢Burton Collaboration: Confirmed through ⁤interviews with A$AP Rocky ⁢and reporting by ⁢ Billboard.
* ESPN Usage: Verified via a⁤ YouTube Short featuring the track. (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1ICWkrgQemc)
* ⁤ College Football Championship: Confirmed by ESPN ⁢and university athletic websites. (