Don't Play That Explained

Don't Play That
Type:single
Cover:King Von and 21 Savage - Don't Play That.png
Artist:King Von and 21 Savage
Album:What It Means to Be King
Released:February 4, 2022
Recorded:2020
Genre:Drill
Length:2:13
Label:
Producer:Kid Hazel
Chronology:King Von
Prev Title:Jump
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:War
Next Year:2022

"Don't Play That" is a song by American rapper King Von and British-American rapper 21 Savage. Written alongside producer Kid Hazel, it was released on February 4, 2022 through Only the Family and Empire Distribution as the second single from Von's second studio album, What It Means to Be King.[1]

Background

King Von teased the song on October 7, 2020. The first version contained a guest participation by Key Glock. On April 30, 2021, a demo version of "Don't Play That" leaked online.

It is the first posthumous single from King Von and the first collaboration with 21 Savage.[2]

Critical reception

Uproxxs Wongo Okon said that "The track serves as another example of Von's straight-to-the-point raps which left little to no room for any fun or games". He also praised 21 Savage's part.[3] Erika Marie of HotNewHipHop wrote that "fans have anticipated [song] since prior to [Von's] murder".[1]

Charts

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Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[4] 14

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-02-04. King Von's Posthumous Single "Don't Play That" Features 21 Savage. 2022-02-04. HotNewHipHop.
  2. Web site: Stream King Von's Posthumous Track "Don't Play That" f/ 21 Savage. 2022-02-04. Complex.
  3. Web site: 2022-02-04. King Von And 21 Savage's 'Don't Play That' Is A Strict Track. 2022-02-04. Uproxx.
  4. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. February 14, 2022. February 12, 2022.