[6] Dummy Boy features guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Lil Baby, Gunna, Tory Lanez, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Anuel AA, TrifeDrew, and Bobby Shmurda, among others.

[9] Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, the album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, with 66,000 album-equivalent units earned in three days, and has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Several days later, 6ix9ine revealed on Instagram that Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby, Tory Lanez, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Gunna, Anuel AA and Bobby Shmurda would feature on the album.

[16] Dummy Boy received generally negative reviews from music critics, who panned its lyrics, production and Hernandez's performance.

"[1] Dhruva Balram of NME concluded in his review that "Tekashi has released Dummy Boy at the apex of his fame, but at this stage, he's little more than an internet phenomenon and controversy magnet who also raps.

"[3] In a more mixed review, M. Oliver of PopMatters remarked that "What Dummy Boy lacks in maturity and creativity it makes up for in energy and vitriol – equivalently bankable features in 2018.