A$AP Rocky Says New ‘Helicopter$’ Video Is ‘JUST GENERATIONAL’
A$AP Rocky's motion-captured animated video for "Helicopter$" showcases high-concept visuals and counters claims of AI use, debuting ahead of his upcoming album release.
- On Monday , A$AP Rocky released the 'Helicopter$' video, his first music video of 2026, and denied online claims that the animated visuals were AI-generated on X.
- The track is set to appear on Rocky's fourth studio album Don't Be Dumb, which drops January 16, following last week's Punk Rocky featuring Winona Ryder and links to Tim Burton.
- Directed by Dan Streit, the video uses motion-capture and 3D rendering, featuring the D.B.D. helicopter from Lollapalooza 2025 amid rooftop riots, robot wars, and dystopian Harlem scenes.
- On social media, he framed the visuals as creative work, emphasizing the video was not AI-generated and wrote repeatedly on X, adding `JUST GENERATIONAL`.
- Strong pre-release demand is clear, with 130,000 vinyl units sold for Don't Be Dumb, album, while the creative authenticity debate in music/video production highlights Rocky's multifaceted influence.
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A$AP Rocky Shuts Down AI Claims Around “Helicopter$” Video
A$AP Rocky is setting the record straight after fans questioned whether artificial intelligence was used to create his new “Helicopter$” music video. Following the video’s release, speculation spread online about… The post A$AP Rocky Shuts Down AI Claims Around “Helicopter$” Video appeared first on .
A$AP Rocky Says New ‘Helicopter$’ Video Is ‘JUST GENERATIONAL’
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$,” his first music video of 2026. Shortly after the video dropped, online chatter began questioning whether the trippy, animated visuals were AI-generated — prompting Rocky to respond directly on social media. “THIS VIDEO IS NOT Ai GENERATED! THIS VIDEO IS NOT Ai GENE…
ASAP Rocky Unveils His Chaotic And Impressive New ‘Helicopter’ Video
It has been a long time coming for ASAP Rocky’s new album Don’t Be Dumb. It was supposedly finished in 2022. Then there was delay after delay after delay. Finally, though, it’s coming: The project is set to drop this Friday, January 16. That’s just days away, but before the release, Rocky has hyped it up today (January 12) with a new song, “Helicopter,” and a video for the track. The video is a winner, a rapid-fire and surreal look at various sc…
A$AP Rocky's Chaotic "Helicopter" Adventure Takes Off - Beats, Rhymes and Lists
A$AP Rocky has unleashed a whirlwind of excitement and chaos with his new music video for “Helicopter,” where he takes the skies in a dramatic fashion, causing a stir in New York City.Directed by Dan Streit, the video is a dystopian spectacle featuring Rocky soaring in a stolen helicopter, reminiscent of recent festival antics. As he hovers above, the city succumbs to a tumultuous frenzy, depicted through motion-captured animations and a nostalg…
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