Don Q Puts His Spin On "King's Dead" For New Freestyle

Don Q returns with another installment to #DontTalkWednesdays.

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After a successful 2017, Don Q is gearing up to take things to another level this year. The rapper has a lot in store this year including a joint project with Dave East. Last week, he kicked off a new weekly freestyle series, #DontTalkWednesdayswith a freestyle over Rich The Kid & Kendrick Lamar's " Today, he comes through with a new freestyle over Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Future and James Blake's collaboration on "King's Dead."

Don Q keeps it coming with his latest freestyle. The rapper's continues to flex his lyrical prowess all over the track and even interpolates some of the original. Q's #DontTalkWednesdays series is really showcasing that he's one of the top tier lyricists in the game right now. It's unsure what song he'll tackle next week but we're excited.

Quotable Lyrics
Rosegold charm hit the light, you can't ignore
Call me coach Don, I got a lot of plays to call
I wake up then I pray up and make sure the safe secure
I don't sleep, I stay daydreamin' 'bout ways of makin' more


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