Childish Gambino

American multi-hyphenate artist renowned as a rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer. Born at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Glover gained early fame as a writer for '30 Rock' (2006–2009) and actor in 'Community' (2009–2014). His musical alter ego Childish Gambino emerged with mixtapes in the late 2000s, evolving into a Grammy-winning force with albums like 'Because the Internet' (2013) and 'Awaken, My Love!' (2016). The 2018 single 'This Is America' became a cultural landmark, winning four Grammys. Simultaneously, he created/wrote/starred in the critically acclaimed series 'Atlanta' (2016–2022).
  • Adopted the name 'Childish Gambino' from an online Wu-Tang Clan name generator during his college years.
  • 'This Is America' sparked global discourse on gun violence, racism, and entertainment distractions, with its music video accumulating over 1 billion YouTube views.
  • Announced retirement of the Childish Gambino persona in 2017 but reversed the decision after the success of 'This Is America', later releasing the album '3.15.20' (2020).
  • Faced controversy over lyrics in early mixtapes (e.g., 'Fire Fly') that were criticized for homophobic slurs, which he later addressed as reflections of immature perspectives.
  • Secretly fathered three children with partner Michelle White, keeping his family life intensely private until 2020 revelations.