Donald Glover tackles gun violence in powerful video for 'This Is America,' his new single

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Donald Glover, in addition to delivering a hilarious round of sketches on Saturday Night Live, whipped out his Childish Gambino hat and performed on the storied show. 

But while all eyes were on the Studio 8H stage, Gambino simultaneously dropped a new single and music video called "This Is America." Since its release, the video has racked up over 2 million views as of publishing this, and it's easy to understand why.

Gambino packs in a whole lot into in "This Is America." It's a major departure from the funk he's given us previously but it works wonderfully in the context of conversations this track sparks. In addition to the musical references (there are adlibs from Billboard-charting artists like 21 Savage, Young Thug, Big Sean, Blocboy JB, and more), the visuals are a nuanced examination of life in America — particularly as a black person in this country.  Read more...

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Donald Glover tackles gun violence in powerful video for 'This Is America,' his new single Donald Glover tackles gun violence in powerful video for 'This Is America,' his new single Reviewed by mimisabreena on Monday, May 07, 2018 Rating: 5

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