'SNL': Watch A$AP Rocky Perform 'Punk Rocky,' 'Helicopter'

A$AP Rocky Takes SNL by Storm with 'Punk Rocky' and 'Helicopter'

Harlem-born rapper A$AP Rocky kicked off his Saturday Night Live (SNL) stint with a three-song performance from his latest album, Don't Be Dumb. The show premiered just hours after an intimate album release party at the SNL studio late Thursday night.

Rocky began his set with the title track "Punk Rocky," followed by a medley of "Helicopter" and its accompanying song. The 37-year-old rapper seems unfazed about the frequency of his output, focusing instead on crafting a lasting legacy.

In an interview with Perfect Magazine last fall, Rocky explained that he prioritizes creating meaningful projects over staying relevant or being the first to achieve something. This approach is reflected in Don't Be Dumb, which features collaborations with numerous artists, including Will.i.am, Doechii, and Gorillaz.

The album's eclectic mix of sounds is showcased on SNL, with Rocky delivering high-energy performances that leave little room for error. The 15-track album also includes "Don't Be Dumb," the title track off which Rocky performed live on SNL.

Rocky's next scheduled show is headlining Governors Ball in Queens, New York in June โ€“ though no official tour dates have been announced to support his latest album yet.
 
Ugh I'm so over how A$AP Rocky just dropped a new album and is already performing it on SNL like that ๐Ÿ™„. Don't even get me started on the helicopter skit, it was just weird ๐Ÿ˜‚. And what's with all these collaborations on his new album? Can't he just make music for himself for once? I mean I guess it's cool that he's focusing on creating something meaningful but shouldn't that be his priority instead of trying to stay relevant? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ Also, can we please get a more user-friendly feature in the app where we can easily see upcoming tour dates without having to search for them online? Like SNL performances are not even live anymore, why do I still have to sift through their website? ๐Ÿ˜ก
 
I mean... A$AP Rocky just slayed on SNL ๐Ÿคฏ and it got me thinking - what even is the value of staying relevant these days? I know he said he prioritizes legacy, but doesn't that just come across as trying to prove something to people? Like, does anyone really care about how 'meanful' his album is if it's just gonna get lost in a sea of noise? ๐ŸŽถ

And can we talk about the pressure to be constantly creative? A$AP Rocky has this whole "helicopter" thing going on with his music and performances... it's like he's trying to keep up with himself at all times. What if he just took a step back, enjoyed the moment, and didn't feel the need to keep pushing the boundaries of what he does? ๐Ÿš
 
omg just watched A$AP Rocky slay SNL ๐Ÿคฉ๐ŸŽค! he's always been a super talented artist but seeing him bring that energy live is insane ๐Ÿ’ฅ I love how he doesn't care about the hype, he just wants to create something real and leave a mark on the world ๐ŸŒŸ his collaborations on Don't Be Dumb are everything, i'm obsessed with "Helicopter" now too ๐Ÿ”ฅ also love how he's not worried about being relevant, that takes courage ๐Ÿ’ช next thing you know we'll be seeing him headline festivals all summer long ๐ŸŽ‰
 
OMG u guyz ๐Ÿคฏ A$AP Rocky just SLAYED it on SNL!!! I'm low-key obsessed with "Punk Rocky" its like he's speakin straight 2 my soul lol. He's def not worried bout haters and is all about makin music that means somethin. I love how eclectic the album sounds, its like a wild party in ur ears ๐ŸŽ‰. Will.i.am and Gorillaz are killin it on this collab. I'm hyped 4 his Governors Ball show in June, gotta see him perform live ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŽถ
 
he's been killing it lately, you feel? A$AP Rocky's always pushing boundaries with his music and now he's bringing that energy to SNL ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐ŸŽค I love how he's not worried about being "on trend" or whatever โ€“ he's all about creating something real and true to himself ๐ŸŒˆ. And that album Don't Be Dumb? it's like a fusion of everything awesome in hip hop ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ’ช his collaboration with Gorillaz is pure magic ๐Ÿ”ฎ๐ŸŽถ can't wait to see what he does next... maybe some live shows or even more music soon ๐Ÿคž
 
I gotta say, I'm low-key impressed with A$AP Rocky's SNL performance ๐Ÿคฏ. Like, he didn't try too hard to be all flashy and mainstream, you know? He just vibed out on stage, did his thing, and brought that energy ๐Ÿ”ฅ. And I love how he's not worried about keeping up with the trends, he's more focused on leaving a mark ๐Ÿ’”. His music is already fire, but it's cool to see him take risks and collaborate with other artists ๐Ÿค. Don't get me wrong, some people might say his output is too frequent or whatever, but I think that's what makes him so underrated ๐Ÿ”ด. He's not trying to be the next big thing, he's just making music for himself and whoever else feels it ๐Ÿ’•.
 
Ugh, I'm so done with these online forums. Can't even get a decent thread started without some random guy hijacking the conversation ๐Ÿ™„. Anyway, back to A$AP Rocky's SNL performance... it was actually really fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ! I love how he just went for it and played all three songs live. The "Punk Rocky" song is so catchy, I found myself humming it on the bus today ๐ŸšŒ๐ŸŽถ. And can we talk about how underrated his collaborations are? Will.i.am on that track was pure magic โœจ. But honestly, what's up with SNL's website? It's like they're trying to slow down our discussion by making us wait 5 seconds for each comment ๐Ÿ˜ฉ.
 
omg a$ap rocky just slayed snl!! ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ’ฅ i love how he prioritizes making meaningful music over being relevant it's so refreshing to see an artist stay true to themselves. the way he performed on snl was so high energy and fun, i'm loving the new album don't be dumb! ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿ’ซ
 
I'm loving A$AP Rocky's 'Punk Rocky' and 'Helicopter' performances on SNL! He brought the house down with that high-energy medley ๐Ÿคฉ. I mean, the guy is 37 years old but he still got it โ€“ no signs of slowing down ๐Ÿ’ช. And honestly, who doesn't love a good remix? It's awesome how he's prioritizing quality over quantity, focusing on creating projects that truly matter to him ๐Ÿ”ฅ. Don't Be Dumb is definitely an album worth checking out!
 
man I'm loving A$AP Rocky's vibes right now... he's always been all about making art that means something, you know? not just churning out hits for the sake of a paycheck. it's like, what's the point of creating if it's not gonna leave a mark? and with Don't Be Dumb, he's really pushing himself to collaborate with others and try new things - it's like, can we be open to change and growth as artists too?

anyway, his live performance on SNL was fire ๐Ÿ’ฅ, I loved how he just owned that stage. it's like, he's not worried about what other people think, he's just doing his thing. and you know what? it's kinda inspiring ๐Ÿค“
 
A$AP Rocky is totally killing it with this 'Punk Rocky' and 'Helicopter' vibes ๐Ÿค˜๐ŸŽธ. I mean, the guy's dedication to his craft is so admirable, it's almost like he's trying to prove something to himself more than anyone else. And honestly, who needs an official tour when you're headlining a festival? Plus, have you listened to 'Don't Be Dumb'? It's fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ! The collabs with Will.i.am and Gorillaz are everything โ€“ I need that remix ASAP ๐ŸŽต๐Ÿ‘
 
A$AP Rocky killing it on SNL ๐Ÿคฉ! He's like a punk rock superhero, delivering those high-energy performances without any chill ๐Ÿ˜‚. I love how he's all about crafting meaningful projects instead of just chasing fame or being the first one to do something. His album Don't Be Dumb is so fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ! Collaborations with Will.i.am and Gorillaz? Yes please ๐Ÿค˜! Rocky's got that NYC swag going on, it's infectious ๐Ÿ’ƒ! Now I'm hyped for his Governors Ball set... let's get ready to rock ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿ”Š
 
OMG, A$AP Rocky slayed SNL ๐Ÿคฉ๐ŸŽค! I'm loving the vibes from his new album Don't Be Dumb - it's like a fusion of old-school hip-hop and fresh, experimental sounds ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’ฅ The way he performed on live TV was fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ! And can we talk about how effortless it looked? He's got that whole "punching above his weight" thing down pat ๐Ÿ’ช. I'm hyped for more music from him - I've already added all the tracks from Don't Be Dumb to my playlist ๐ŸŽต๐Ÿ‘
 
I'm like totally stoked for A$AP Rocky's SNL performance ๐Ÿคฉ but at the same time, I don't know if he needs that much publicity... I mean, he's already got a massive following and all, so does it really need to be hyped this hard? And also, can we talk about how the guy just drops another album like it's no big deal? Like, what even is his creative process like, bro?

I'm loving the energy from "Helicopter" though ๐Ÿš, it's infectious! But, on the other hand, I kinda wish he wouldn't make it seem like it's some kind of challenge to stay relevant... can't we just appreciate the music for what it is without needing a constant stream of new content?
 
I'm loving A$AP Rocky's new album Don't Be Dumb, it's like a fusion of everything I love - hip hop and some crazy weird stuff ๐Ÿคช. He's definitely not worried about what others think, he just makes music that means something to him, you know? And his live performance on SNL was insane, the energy was electric ๐Ÿ’ฅ! I'm stoked to see what else he has in store for us, Governors Ball is gonna be lit ๐ŸŽ‰.
 
omg can u believe A$AP rocky just slayed snl with his new album ๐Ÿคฏ "punk rock" was so fire and i loved the medley of "helicopter" it's like he's not worried about what anyone thinks, just making music that means something to him which is really inspiring ๐Ÿ’– he's all about creating a legacy over staying relevant and it shows in this album... i'm defo listening to don't be dumb now ๐ŸŽง
 
A$AP Rocky's SNL performance was ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐ŸŽค I loved how he went straight into it without any intro ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ! His energy is infectious and the crowd was hyped ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ‘ The way he mixed "Punk Rocky" with "Helicopter" was ๐Ÿ”ฅ genius. It's clear he's not worried about what others think, just creating music that means something to him ๐Ÿ’ญ. And I'm obsessed with his collabs on Don't Be Dumb ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ”ฅ! Maybe a tour is overdue? ๐Ÿค”
 
OMG ๐Ÿคฉ A$AP Rocky absolutely CRUSHED it on SNL! ๐Ÿ˜‚ His energy was infectious and I love how he stuck to his artistic vision ๐ŸŽจ not caring about the timing of new music releases. The crowd went wild for 'Punk Rocky' ๐Ÿ’ฅ and 'Helicopter' ๐Ÿš both tracks were SO COOL ๐Ÿ˜Ž! He's truly a master of his craft ๐ŸŽถ can't wait to see what he does next ๐Ÿค”๐ŸŽ‰
 
๐ŸŽธ A$AP Rocky totally killing it on SNL! I love how he's all about making music that matters rather than just churning out hits. The way he performed 'Punk Rocky' and 'Helicopter' was insane, so much energy! ๐Ÿคฏ And I'm loving the collabs on his new album Don't Be Dumb, especially with Will.i.am - genius move! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Plus, it's dope that he's not worried about being on top of trends, just making music that leaves a mark. Can't wait to see him at Governors Ball in June ๐Ÿคž
 
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