A$AP Rocky has denied that his upcoming “Helicopter$” music video was created utilizing synthetic intelligence.
On Monday (Jan. 12), the rapper launched the visible for “Helicopter$,” his first music video of 2026. Shortly after the video dropped, on-line chatter started questioning whether or not the trippy, animated visuals had been AI-generated — prompting Rocky to reply immediately on social media.
“THIS VIDEO IS NOT Ai GENERATED! THIS VIDEO IS NOT Ai GENERATED!” Rocky wrote a number of occasions on X after the discharge, including, “JUST GENERATIONAL.”
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The Dan Streit-directed video leans into the surreal, high-concept aesthetic Rocky has grow to be recognized for all through his profession, and options the Harlem native main his crew across the metropolis in a stolen helicopter, whereas a cop chase ensues.
The observe is anticipated to look on his forthcoming fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, which drops January 16. An earlier model of the tune featured Playboi Carti, although the official launch facilities on Rocky alone.
“Helicopter$” arrives only one week after Rocky shared the video for “Punk Rocky,” which starred Winona Ryder and included cameo appearances from Danny Elfman, Thundercat and A$AP Nast. Ryder’s involvement additionally tied into Rocky’s ongoing inventive relationship with filmmaker Tim Burton, who beforehand collaborated with the rapper on art work for Don’t Be Dumb.
Rocky has spoken brazenly about Burton’s involvement within the challenge. In a earlier interview with Billboard, the rapper recalled enjoying music from the album for the director and described Burton’s response.
“He was rocking his head and he’s like, ‘Wow! I didn’t know you made that type of music!’” Rocky mentioned on the time, including that Burton was “f—ing with it heavy.”
Whereas Rocky has but to announce a launch date for Don’t Be Dumb, the rollout has steadily picked up momentum and is anticipated to reach in simply days. The rapper has largely stored particulars concerning the album below wraps, although its inventive route has been framed as a continuation of his long-standing curiosity in style, movie and boundary-pushing visuals.
The Mob frontman’s “Punk Rocky” was additionally utilized by ESPN to soundtrack a semifinals spot, whereas Indiana College will battle the College of Miami subsequent Monday (Jan. 19) within the championship, which will likely be a de facto dwelling recreation for the Hurricanes with it being performed at Hardrock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
