Childish Gambino sprung quite the surprise on the masses. Because moments after rocking Saturday Night Live, the eclectic star unleashed the video for ‘This Is America.’
The striking visual sees the rapper glide between the comical and the thought-provoking as he unpacks his take on the State of…the States.
Having wowed with 2016’s award-winning ‘Awaken, My Love!,’ he says his next LP will be the last under the C.D moniker.
Watch below as he kicks off the campaign in high-octane style…
Epic!
Did anyone else spot the SZA cameo?
In any case, the clip comes as the rapper – real name Donald Glover – deepens his reach in the acting arena. ‘Atlanta’ season 2 is currently playing to rave reviews, while his turn as Simba in Disney’s remake of ‘The Lion King’ (alongside Beyonce) is one of the most anticipated flicks of the next year.
Should win video of the year at the vmas
Outstanding
THIS IS NEXT LEVEL GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think there’s more meaning in the video than in the song. It looks like he’s saying our normal everyday lives are constantly thrown into something that resembles guerrilla warfare and black lives are being lost senselessly. I would caution people to not focus only on police brutality, but also look at stopping the harm and killing we do all on our own.
I look forward to the day when people staying referencing race on race crime. Remember, because of proximity, every race kills within their racial group. Furthermore, police brutality is such a big deal because of the “why” behind the senseless murders. Black people aren’t killing other black just because they’re black.
Stop allowing yourself to distract the world from point.
I love with black artist are doing right now. Everyone is so forward pushing and progressive. This is good for music.
God actor and artist.
Childish Gambino music is the #TRUTH!!