Winona Ryder in A$AP Rocky’s “PUNK ROCKY” Video
A$AP Rocky is back, dropping a unique visual for “PUNK ROCKY” on January 5, 2026. This video serves as the final teaser before his much-anticipated album, Don’t Be Dumb. It messes with the idea of suburbia, twisting it into something weird, theatrical, and intriguingly chaotic.
Set in a pastel-drenched neighborhood, the video turns everyday life into something eerily fragile. The lawns look strangely fake, smiles linger a bit too long, and interactions carry an unsettling vibe. Rocky navigates this odd world as a marked character, his physical and emotional state creating a stage for unraveling rather than comfort.
A notable cameo comes from Winona Ryder, who appears as a quirky yet unnerving neighbor watching the chaos unfold from her porch. Her presence nods to her legacy in cult films, adding a dose of off-kilter Americana. Later, she gets more involved by wearing a babushka and offering cookies to a band that seems from another realm. This band features surprise appearances from Danny Elfman on drums, Thundercat, and A$AP Nast, bringing together punk vibes with cinematic scoring and dreamy pop elements.
The video’s standout moment is a CGI twist where a black eye from a police encounter becomes a second mouth. Rocky sings through this eye-mouth, intertwining vulnerability and performance. The effect is surreal, as his eye morphs into lips to deliver the track’s lyrics, blurring lines between body and art.
This wild journey introduces five alter egos within the Don’t Be Dumb world, each representing a piece of Rocky’s evolving persona. Co-directed by Rocky under The Three Musketeers title, “PUNK ROCKY” gives a controlled glimpse into what’s coming next. It’s not about nostalgia or current hits—it’s about creating a unique blend of music, fashion, and visual storytelling.
Don’t Be Dumb drops on January 16. For more updates, stay tuned to VZN.
