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A$AP Rocky continues to redefine the boundaries of hip-hop artistry with his latest visual for “Punk Rocky,” part of the much-anticipated journey toward “Don’t Be Dumb”.

Dropped on January 5, the video unfolds as a bold, avant-garde exploration of suburban surrealism, blending his signature high-fashion edge with a distinctly cinematic flourish reminiscent of Tim Burton’s worlds.

The undeniable standout of the visual is the inclusion of celebrated actress Winona Ryder, who portrays a quirky yet endearing neighbor observing — and later participating in — the eccentric chaos surrounding her.

In a nod to her cult film legacy, Ryder steps fully into the bizarre, wearing a babushka while offering cookies to an eclectic mix that features Danny Elfman on drums, alongside Thundercat and A$AP Nast.

The piece, directed by Rocky under the guise of “The Three Musketeers,” visually harmonizes with the track’s experimental fusion of raw punk energy and dreamy, ethereal soundscapes.

A key visual highlight lies in the eerie personification of Rocky’s heartbreak — after a run-in with local authorities, he emerges with a black eye that unsettlingly comes to life. Through inventive surreal visual effects, the eye transforms into a singing mouth, delivering the song’s emotionally raw lyrics.

This haunting yet captivating moment becomes the centerpiece of a video populated by five distinct iterations of Rocky, embodying various facets of his artistic persona.

With “Don’t Be Dumb” slated for release on January 16, “Punk Rocky” stands as a powerful declaration that Rocky isn’t merely dropping an album — he’s crafting an intricate, immersive world all his own.

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