A$AP Rocky criticizes Reddit after album promo post removal

A$AP Rocky has publicly criticized Reddit after moderators removed a post he shared to promote his upcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb, prompting a backlash from both the artist and some fans.

The 37-year-old rapper has been actively using social media platforms to build anticipation for the project. As part of that effort, he posted promotional content on Reddit, including within popular music-focused communities. According to the artist, the post was quickly taken down by moderators.

Following the removal, Rocky shared screenshots showing the deleted content and published a follow-up message expressing frustration with the platform’s moderation practices. In a message written in capital letters, he questioned why artists must seek moderator approval to share their work directly with fans.

Rocky also stated that attempts to upload related video content were similarly removed shortly after posting. He used the platform to address fans directly and shared evidence of the takedowns in an effort to explain the situation.

The incident sparked discussion among Reddit users, with several fans voicing support for the rapper and criticizing the moderators’ actions. Some commenters described the situation as disappointing, while others expressed disbelief that a high-profile artist was encountering repeated post removals.

Reddit has not publicly commented on the specific moderation decisions referenced by the artist. Rocky’s album Don’t Be Dumb remains forthcoming, with no release date announced at the time of publication.

This report is based on information published by Geo News Digital.