Childish Gambino

Why Do We Ignore Donald Glover’s Fetishization of Asian Women?

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Not many fans are aware of Donald Glover’s problematic and harmful past with Asian culture and fetishization.…

May 30, 2024

In an article about Lil Yachty's newest album, its cover art is blurred by rays of colored light coming out of a man's head.

The New Era of Lil Yachty

Katherine Hollis, New York University

Lil Yachty tries his hand at psychedelic rap with his fifth studio album "Let's Start Here."…

March 22, 2023

DJ performing in front of laser lights at an EDM show.

Shedding Light on Kai, One of the Voices Behind EDM

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

If you’re into electronic dance music, you know artists like Calvin Harris and Flume. But do you know the names of the vocalists featured in their songs?…

July 21, 2020

In an article about his latest album 3.15.20, a screenshot of Donald Glover

Donald Glover’s ‘3.15.20’ Is the Perfect Send-Off for Childish Gambino

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

The actor and musician's fourth studio album shows just how much he has matured both musically and creatively throughout his career.…

June 11, 2020

Donald Glover and Rihanna’s Film ‘Guava Island’ is Musical Paradise

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

The 55-minute island getaway doesn’t disappoint.…

May 1, 2019

Twitter Users Are Split on Kanye West’s Cameo in Childish Gambino’s Music Video

Rebecca Crosby, American University

In it, a crying Kanye wearing a MAGA is comforted by Michelle Obama.…

September 5, 2018

The 8 Best Protest Songs of the Trump Era

Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

Political resistance has never sounded so good.…

August 27, 2018

5 of the Most Envelope-Pushing Rappers in the Game

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

Hip hop has changed a LOT in the last five years, and these artists are largely to thank.…

August 17, 2018

The 3 Best Political Songs of Trump’s Presidency

Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

Not one of which is 'Donald Trump Jam' by USA Freedom Kids.…

July 27, 2018

Donald Glover Has Been Accused of Plagiarizing ‘This is America’

Rebecca Crosby, American University

The song sounds awfully similar to 'American Pharaoh' by Jase Harley, though Glover's manager has denied any connection.…

June 26, 2018

In ‘This Is America,’ Childish Gambino Sensationally Tackles Third-Rail Politics

Alex Johnson, New York University

Police brutality, gun violence, media complicity and institutionalized racism all receive damning portrayals in Donald Glover’s new video.…

May 9, 2018

The 2018 Grammys Marked Progress for People of Color, but Not Women

Alex Johnson, New York University

Though Kendrick Lamar, Donald Glover and Bruno Mars took home a slew of high honors, critics claim that the Grammys snubbed female artists.…

January 29, 2018

These 4 Grammy Nomination Categories Show a Step in the Right Direction

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

The Recording Academy has announced the nominations for the 2018 Grammys, and if they snub Kendrick a third time, that’s on them.…

December 20, 2017

4 Black Musical Acts White Millennials Need to Appreciate

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

There's black music worth listening to that happened waaay before Childish Gambino.…

October 31, 2017

Underground Side Projects from 6 of Your Favorite Rappers

Michelle Nektalov, SUNY Purchase

It’s unfair how talented these guys are.…

August 8, 2016

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