2018 single by Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future and James Blake
"King's Dead" is a song by American rappers Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, and Future with English singer James Blake, from the of the Marvel Studios superhero film "Black Panther" and Jay Rock's third studio album "Redemption".
It was released by Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records on January 11, 2018, as both the soundtrack's second single and as the lead single from "Redemption". The song is Jay Rock's first single to chart on the "Billboard" Hot 100. The song, along with "Bubblin" by Anderson .Paak, won Best Rap Performance, and was nominated for Best Rap Song at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
Reception.
Briana Younger of "Pitchfork" gave the song a positive review, calling the song "fun and swaggering".
Music video.
The music video for the song was released to Rock's Vevo channel on YouTube on February 15, 2018. It was directed by Dave Free and Jack Begert.
Remixes.
On March 8, 2018, American rappers Joey Badass and XXXTentacion released a remix of the song.
Personnel.
Credits adapted from digital booklet.
Charts.
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