A$AP Rocky is facing challenges with Reddit moderators as he promotes his upcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb, set for release on January 16, 2024. While the rapper has successfully launched pre-orders and pre-save links for his highly anticipated project, his interaction with fans on the popular platform has been marred by a series of comment deletions.
Rocky recently expressed frustration on Reddit, particularly within the r/hiphopheads subreddit, where moderators have been removing his comments. According to Kurrco, the situation escalated after Rocky attempted to engage with fans through the subreddit. His post, intended to promote his work, was taken down, prompting him to question the guidelines governing the forum. He posted, “Artists have to check in with the mods to push they music 4 the fans? Don’t Be Dumb.” Unfortunately, this comment was also deleted, intensifying his discontent with the moderation policies.
In response to the ongoing deletions, Rocky took to social media to voice his displeasure, stating, “MODS STOP DELETING MY COMMENTS. MODS STOP DELETING AND HIDING MY COMMENTS. I’M HERE 4 THE FANS. DON’T BE DUMB.” Despite his efforts to connect with fans, it appears his comments have consistently faced removal.
As the promotional campaign for Don’t Be Dumb continues, Rocky may need to consider alternative platforms, such as Discord, to effectively communicate with his audience. While he has encountered obstacles on Reddit, he has managed to engage with fans positively, including a response to a question about a rumored collaboration with Playboi Carti. He confirmed interest by replying with “BET,” suggesting that fans could expect the duo to reunite on the forthcoming album.
The album will feature a total of 17 tracks, two of which are expected to be B-sides. While the complete tracklist remains undisclosed, speculation surrounds possible guest appearances, including Rihanna, J. Cole, Jessica Pratt, and KayCyy, who have all collaborated with Rocky on recent singles.
As anticipation builds for Don’t Be Dumb, the ongoing issues with Reddit moderators highlight the challenges artists face in navigating online platforms to connect with their fan base. Rocky’s determination to engage with his supporters underscores the evolving nature of music promotion in the digital era.
