Donald Glover

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Donald Glover's Farewell to Childish Gambino: The Hot Sauce Chronicles

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From hot sauce challenges to album farewells, Donald Glover bids adieu to Childish Gambino in a spicy journey! ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ #ChildishGambino #DonaldGlover

Donald Glover, the multifaceted artist known for his alter ego Childish Gambino, recently announced his retirement from the music scene. In a fiery twist of events, Glover made the revelation on 'Hot Ones' while comparing spicy wings to ayahuasca, teasing the upcoming release of his final album under the Childish Gambino persona, 'Bando Stone & The New World.' This final rap project will close the chapter on Childish Gambino's five-album legacy, marking the end of an era. In a spicy revelation, Glover also reminisced about a hot sauce competition with Joel McHale on the set of 'Community,' connecting the dots between his past experiences and the upcoming musical finale.

As Glover bids farewell to Childish Gambino, he sheds light on the reasons behind his decision to retire the moniker. Explaining that the name was no longer fulfilling, Glover is making a bold move to step away from the stage persona that brought him musical acclaim. In a candid interview, he delves into the emotional and creative journey that led to this pivotal moment in his career. With the much-anticipated 'Bando Stone & The New World' album set to release, fans are eager to witness the culmination of Glover's musical legacy and the evolution of his artistic expression beyond the Childish Gambino persona.

In a surprising twist, Glover also reflects on his time in the '30 Rock' writers room, revealing the undercurrent of fear that fueled creativity in the hit sitcom. This insight provides a glimpse into Glover's diverse creative experiences and the influences that have shaped his artistic path. As he prepares to unveil his final album and bid farewell to Childish Gambino, Glover stands at a crossroads of artistic reinvention and personal growth, showcasing his versatility as a creator and performer.

In a final revelation, Glover shares his thoughts on the apocalyptic narrative woven into 'Bando Stone & The New World,' hinting at a storytelling arc that mirrors the potential end of the world. This thematic choice underscores the depth and complexity of Glover's creative vision, offering audiences a glimpse into the intricate narrative tapestry of his farewell album. With the legacy of Childish Gambino coming to a close, Glover embarks on a new chapter of artistic exploration and self-discovery, leaving behind a musical legacy that has resonated with audiences worldwide.

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Donald Glover Says Goodbye to Childish Gambino While ... (Billboard)

Donald Glover appeared on 'Hot Ones' ahead of Childish Gambino's final album and compared the wings to doing ayahuasca.

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What We Know About Donald Glover's Last Childish Gambino ... (Forbes)

Bando Stone & The New Worldโ€ will mark the end of Glover's rap career as Childish Gambino, throughout which he released five albums.

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Donald Glover Says Joel McHale Inadvertently Prepared Him for ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Donald Glover and Joel McHale had a hot sauce competition on Community, Childish Gambino says on 'Hot Ones.'

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Donald Glover On Why He's Dropping Childish Gambino Stage ... (Deadline)

Donald Glover is about to drop his last album as Childish Gambino and is explaining why he is no longer going to be using that stage name.

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Donald Glover is retiring Childish Gambino (CNN)

This is America, which means Donald Glover has choices. And the actor and writer has made one in deciding to retire his musical alter ego, Childish Gambino.

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Donald Glover: '30 Rock' Writers Room Operated on 'Fear' from 'SNL' (IndieWire)

Even though Glover "had such a great time" writing for the NBC sitcom, the multi-hyphenate creator didn't want his debut series "Atlanta" to employ the same ...

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Donald Glover Explains Why He's Putting His Childish Gambino ... (PEOPLE.com)

Donald Glover is gearing up to release his final Childish Gambino album, 'Bando Stone & the New World,' on Friday. In a new interview with 'The New York ...

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Donald Glover Explains Why He Is Ditching "Childish Gambino ... (HYPEBEAST)

Donald Glover Explains Why He Is Ditching "Childish Gambino" Moniker: "It's not fulfilling."

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Donald Glover Says He'll No Longer Go By the Name Childish ... (Entertainment Tonight)

Childish Gambino's final album 'Bando Stone & The New World' arrives on Friday. Donald Glover is officially putting the Childish Gambino moniker to rest. In a ...

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Donald Glover Might Have Survived 'Hot Ones' Due To An ... (UPROXX)

Donald Glover is bidding farewell to Childish Gambino, but first, he ate far too much hot sauce for an ordinary human.

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Why Donald Glover Is Saying Goodbye to Childish Gambino (The New York Times)

Bando Stone & the New World,โ€ his new album due Friday, tells a story about the potential end of the world โ€” and the conclusion of his pseudonymous musical ...

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Donald Glover Says He'll No Longer Go By the Name Childish ... (WHAS11.com)

Donald Glover is officially putting the Childish Gambino moniker to rest. In a conversation with The New York Times published on Wednesday, the 40-year-old ...

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Donald Glover Is Ending Childish Gambino Because 'It's Not Fulfilling' (AM800 (iHeartRadio))

Donald Glover says he is retiring his long-running musical project Childish Gambino because it's no longer fulfilling for him.

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Childish Gambino's Final Album 'Bando Stone and the New World' Is ... (Rolling Stone)

On Friday, Donald Glover released 'Bando Stone and the New World,' which is set to be the musician's final album as Childish Gambino.

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Donald Glover releases last album as Childish Gambino - UPI.com (UPI.com)

Donald Glover released his last Childish Gambino album Friday, saying farewell to the alter ego that won him multiple Grammy awards.

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Donald Glover Releases Final Childish Gambino Album With Yeat ... (iHeartRadio)

On Friday, July 19, the rapper-actor debuted his fifth studio LP Bando Stone & The New World via RCA Records. The eclectic album serves as the soundtrack to his ...

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R&B Donald Glover Is the Best Version of Childish Gambino (GQ Magazine)

On his new album Bando Stone & the New World, Glover shows off a wide array of styles, but he's strongest when he just lets his falsetto cook.

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Childish Gambino's 'Bando Stone and the New World': Album Review (Variety)

Donald Glover doesn't do anything by half, and he's killing off his alter-ego Childish Gambino with the elaborate 'Bando Stone and the New World.'

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Donald Glover is on this week's episode of "Hot Ones" (Salon)

Advertisement: Elsewhere in his interview, Glover likened eating hot wings to taking hallucinogenics. โ€œThis does feel shamanic,โ€ he said. โ€œIt feels pretty ...

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Donald Glover Explains Why He's Over Childish Gambino (BuzzFeed)

"I'm not 25 anymore, standing in front of a boulder like, 'This has to move.'"

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Donald Glover drops his final album as Childish Gambino (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Here are some takeaways from 'Bando Stone and the New World,' released Friday, a soundtrack for a somewhat mysterious IMAX film. On Friday, ...

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Donald Glover Says 'SNL' and '30 Rock' Were Ruled By Fear (Cracked.com)

A Tina Fey writers' room can be a very scary place.

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Donald Glover's kids, wife: what to know (Business Insider)

Donald Glover shares three children with his wife, Michelle White. Their eldest son, Legend, plays a big role in the new Childish Gambino album.

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