Skip to main content
New Year’s Sale — Build a balanced news diet with 40% off Vantage
Published loading...Updated

Watch A$AP Rocky Get Arrested & Beat the Odds in Chaotic ‘Punk Rocky’ Video Starring Winona Ryder

A$AP Rocky's new single 'Punk Rocky' features multiple alter egos and a narrative-driven video with Winona Ryder, promoting his first album since 2018, due Jan. 16.

  • On Jan. 5, 2026, A$AP Rocky released the single and video for "Punk Rocky," co-directed with Folkert Verdoorn and Simon Becks, as the first teaser for Don't Be Dumb, due Jan. 16.
  • The album is Rocky's first full record since 2018's TESTING and has been in the works since at least 2023, with leaks and postponements delaying its release after Aug. 30, 2024.
  • The video stages a raucous garage party that turns violent, with Winona Ryder appearing briefly as the girl next door bringing pie before Rocky is arrested, bailed out, and escapes using a lighter-triggered ejector-seat gag.
  • The release connects Rocky to notable collaborators and creatives, featuring five alter-egos in the video, Tim Burton as cover artist, and fan speculation about Rihanna, singer.
  • A press release called the track `indie subversive` and said it `sets 'the tone for this new era'`; A$AP Rocky has named collaborators including Tyler, The Creator, Danny Elfman, and Pharrell Williams.
Insights by Ground AI

14 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 72% of the sources lean Left
72% Left

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

mxdwn.com broke the news in on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal