"Don't Play That" is a song by American rapper

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and Atlanta-based rapper

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. Written alongside producer Kid Hazel, it was released on February 4, 2022 through

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and

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as the second single from Von's second studio album, ''

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''.

Background

King Von teased the song on October 7, 2020. The first version contained a guest participation by

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. 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.

Critical reception

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''s 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. Erika Marie of ''

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'' wrote that "fans have anticipated

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since prior to on'smurder".

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References

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