Childish Gambino
Donald McKinley Glover Jr.
Childish Gambino is an American rapper from Stone Mountain, Georgia active since 2008.
- Profession
- Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
- From
- Stone Mountain, Georgia
- Born
- September 25, 1983
- Years active
- 2008–present
Early life
Raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia, Donald Glover began as a comedy writer for "30 Rock" before launching a music career under the name Childish Gambino.
Career
He blended hip-hop, funk, and R&B across albums like "Awaken, My Love!" and the single "This Is America," while creating and starring in the acclaimed series "Atlanta."
Major achievements
"This Is America" won the Grammy for Record and Song of the Year, and his television work earned multiple Emmy Awards.
Legacy
Donald Glover is a singular multi-disciplinary artist whose music and television reshaped cultural conversation.
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