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A$AP Rocky Recruits Jeremih and Reggie for “Shroom Clouds”

A$AP Rocky reveals details for ‘DON’T BE DUMB: Disc 2’ and recruits Jeremih and Reggie for “Shroom Clouds” amid vocal Grammy aspirations.

By · Published October 17, 2026  12:30 UTC · Updated October 17, 2026  14:24 UTC

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The obvious questions

Which artists are featured on the new track “Shroom Clouds”?

A$AP Rocky recruited Jeremih and Reggie for the track “Shroom Clouds.”

What did A$AP Rocky state regarding Grammy season?

Speaking to Rolling Stone about ‘DON'T BE DUMB: Disc 2’, Rocky stated, “I got to take something home, man.”

What comments did A$AP Rocky make about his influence on modern rap?

Rocky remarked to Complex that “technically I’m somewhat responsible” for the state of rap, and noted to Billboard that the “whole industry sounds like an artist that derived from my nest.”

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 7 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: A$AP Rocky reveals details for ‘DON’T BE DUMB: Disc 2’ and recruits Jeremih and Reggie for “Shroom Clouds” amid vocal Grammy aspirations.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

A$AP Rocky is putting his industry legacy on the line as he pursues long-sought validation, revealing new details about ‘DON’T BE DUMB: Disc 2’ and declaring during Grammy season that “I got to take something home, man.” With the second installment expanding his latest release, Rocky is directly challenging the recording academy while asserting ownership over rap's dominant sound. The push impacts not just Rocky's catalog, but also featured partners Jeremih and Reggie as well as signee Playboi Carti.

Rocky framed the impending release around his defining impact across the genre. Speaking to Complex about modern rap trends, Rocky maintained that “technically I’m somewhat responsible” for the prevailing landscape.

In a parallel interview with Billboard, he addressed signing Playboi Carti and his Grammy aspirations, stating that the “whole industry sounds like an artist that derived from my nest.” That vision extends into new material, with Rocky tapping Jeremih and Reggie for the newly announced track “Shroom Clouds.” Listeners and industry peers now await the arrival of ‘DON’T BE DUMB: Disc 2’, setting up a crucial Grammy season test to see if Rocky's confident claims translate into golden trophies.

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