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This Is America

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Childish Gambino - This Is America (Official Video)

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Childish Gambino - This Is America (Lyrics)

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This Is America

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Hidden Meanings Behind Childish Gambino's 'This Is America' Video Explained

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Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino Impromptu Performance of 'This Is America' | BET Awards 2018

"This Is America" is a song by American rapper Childish Gambino. Written by Donald Glover, Ludwig Göransson, and Jeffery Lamar Williams, and produced by Glover and Göransson, it was released on May 5, 2018, at the same time that Gambino was hosting that day's episode of Saturday Night Live. The song features background vocals by American rappers Young Thug, Slim Jxmmi, BlocBoy JB, Quavo, and 21 Savage. The song addresses the wider issue of gun violence in the United States, the high rate of mass shootings in the United States, along with longstanding racism and discrimination against African Americans.