A$AP Rocky just released the high-octane video for ‘Helicopter$’, the latest single from his long-awaited fourth album Don’t Be Dumb, which drops this Friday. The Harlem rapper has built a reputation for merging streetwise lyricism with forward-thinking production and bold visual statements, from early mixtapes that shaped the cloud-rap wave to headline-grabbing festival moments. Fresh off a standout 2025 Lollapalooza performance that featured the custom “D.B.D.” helicopter prop, Rocky has also secured a slot on the 2026 Governors Ball lineup, proving he remains a central figure in hip-hop’s evolving sound and style.
Directed by Rocky himself alongside Dan Streit, the video channels early PlayStation-era graphics through motion-capture technology, placing animated versions of Rocky and his crew in a frenetic urban battlefield. Rooftop crowds clash, police cars smash into one another, robots engage in combat, and SWAT units close in from every angle while Rocky moves through the mayhem on the ground before ascending to dangle from the helicopter surveying it all. The track, written and produced by Rocky and Kelvin Krash, with co-production from Soufien 3000 delivers the kind of booming, atmospheric energy that matches the relentless pace of the visuals.
Following last week’s ‘Punk Rocky’ clip featuring Winona Ryder, “Helicopter$” keeps the rollout aggressive and immersive, repurposing live-show elements into a tightly controlled narrative. With Don’t Be Dumb finally arriving after years of anticipation, Rocky continues to blend personal iconography with larger-than-life spectacle.
Watch the Music Video here:
