Peak
54
Weeks
1
Score
119
Chart Year
2026
In August 2022, Los Angeles prosecutors charged A$AP Rocky (born Rakim Mayers) with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, stemming from an alleged Hollywood shooting involving former A$AP Mob associate Terell Ephron, better known as A$AP Relli, the previous November. At his arraignment in LA Superior Court, Rocky pleaded not guilty. The conditions of his release included: stay at least 100 yards away from Relli, make no contact whatsoever, and relinquish all firearms and ammunition within 24 hours, with paperwork to prove it. In short, he was ordered to keep his distance, keep quiet, and keep his hands clean; legally, at least. On "Order of Protection," the intro and lead track on Don't Be Dumb - his first full-length album in nearly eight years - Rocky lifts the phrase straight from the courtroom and rebrands it as a personal manifesto. As an album opener, "Order of Protection" hums with paranoia, vindication, and a low-grade readiness for conflict, shaped by years of leaks, delays, and the long road to finishing Don't Be Dumb. Legal phrasing and weapons imagery hover in the background as a reminder of the trial that ultimately ended with Rocky being found not guilty. The song was produced by Kelvin Krash and Soufien 3000, who build a dark, hard-hitting trap framework. Both producers are familiar names in Rocky's orbit; Krash contributed to several other Don't Be Dumb tracks, including "Helicopter," which is Soufien 3000's only other credit on the album.
It's been a lil' while since I been in the league A couple lil' trials, couple of leaks Still in the field like I'm runnin' in cleats Last time I checked, we still in the lead Run up a check for the love of the cheese Bought a Patek, where the fuck the receipt? Just ordered a TEC and it's under the seat A order of protection for fuckin' with me And that boy talkin' reckless, ain't talkin' to me (ayy) Better show some respect when you talkin' to me (ayy) Better walk with a vest case you run into me, run into me Kick that boy out the section, he talk to police Gangsters move in silence, talkin' is brief Semi-automatic under the briefs Who want it with me, with me? I can't give 'em dap, uh-uh Don't throw up A$AP (uh-uh) Can't forget what you did (uh-uh) Remember how you act (uh-uh) Talk behind my back (uh-uh) Talk all kind of trash (uh-uh) My back, all kind of stabs (uh-uh) You was throwin' jabs (uh-uh) You want me on my ass (uh-uh) Down to my last (uh-uh) Shit, they'd probably laugh (uh-uh) I can't go out sad (uh-uh) I keep bouncin' back (uh) Yeah, we up, but not up for grabs Up, like I up the gat Up to the fuckin' max (up) Up, smokin', puffin' gas Up from a fuckin' nap Clutch, what the fuck was that? Hush (shh, I hear somethin', nigga) Back from the fuckin' past Back right up on they ass Back in my fuckin' bag (yeah) The game that I can't divorce, final boss All-all chats logged off, all call Still screamin' encore when I'm long gone It's been a lil' while since I been in the league A couple lil' trials, couple of leaks Still in the field like I'm runnin' in cleats Last time I checked, we still in the lead Run up a check for the love of the cheese Bought a Patek, where the fuck the receipt? Just ordered a TEC and it's under the seat A order of protection for fuckin' with me And that boy talkin' reckless, ain't talkin' to me (ayy) Better show some respect when you talkin' to me (ayy) Better walk with a vest case you run into me, run into me Kick that boy out the section, he talk to police Gangsters move in silence, talkin' is brief Semi-automatic under the briefs Who want it with me, with me? Yeah, we up, but not up for grabs Up, like I up the gat Up to the fuckin' max (up) Up, smokin', puffin' gas Up from a fuckin' nap Clutch, what the fuck was that? (yeah) (Shh, I hear somethin', nigga) Up, smokin', puffin' gas Up from a fuckin' nap Clutch, what the fuck was that? (yeah, brrt) Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 31, 2026 | 54 | 72 |