• Login
No Result
View All Result
The Urban Twist
NEWSLETTERS
  • News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Culture
    • Lifestyle
  • Features
  • Opinion
The Urban Twist
No Result
View All Result
Home Entertainment

Childish Gambino continues to turn heads and raise eyebrows with “This Is America”

Donald Glover's new video uses symbolism to chronicle a tumultuous society.
  • Ashly E. Smith By Ashly E. Smith
  • /
  • May 9, 2018
  • 2:16 pm
Facebook
Twitter
Email

Donald “Childish Gambino” Glover does it again! The multi award-winning entertainer made waves this past weekend first, with his Saturday Night Live hosting debut, and then, with a performance of his controversial new song, “This Is America”. Packed with eye-opening satire and symbolism, the politically charged track directly tackles race, police brutality gun violence, and the far-fetched concept of freedom in a turbulent world. The accompanying video takes place in a large warehouse and opens with a shirtless Glover dancing in solitude before he unexpectedly, and nonchalantly shoots a man. The man had just been playing a guitar. The next lyric of “This is America”, sends a clear message of how prevalent gun violence has become.

As the video progresses, Glover continuously changes scenery committing senseless acts of murder as he occasionally dances with a group of children clad in school uniforms. Of all the scenarios chronicled, one of the most disturbing parts portrayed the 2015 Charleston, South Carolina shooting, which occurred at Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. This senseless act of violence resulted in nine black parishioners being killed during bible study. In a perfect reenactment, Glover appeared silently as an all-black choir gleefully sang and danced. First, he dances alongside them, then he suddenly kills them with a large gun.

Since the premiere of “This Is America”, there has been a multitude of opinions regarding the message or messages that Glover was trying to convey. Despite this, one can conclude that America continuously promotes many distractions and superficial livelihoods. Apparently, these issues continue to be avoided, because many have proven that it is easier to live lies than confront truth.

Tags: Donald GloverNew MusicNew Music VideoThe Urban TwistThis Is America
Ashly E. Smith

Ashly E. Smith

Ashly E. Smith is an author, poet, columnist, and freelance writer from Baltimore, Maryland. With her strong pop culture and entertainment backgrounds, Ashly strives to create articles that inspire as well as entertain.

From The Web

Related Stories

Related Posts

Cynthia Angelica Keeps Inner Fires Burning With New Single, “Made Of”
Entertainment

Cynthia Angelica Keeps Inner Fires Burning With New Single, “Made Of”

July 13, 2023
Janelle Monáe Spices Up the Summer With Sultry New Single, “Water Slide”
Entertainment

Janelle Monáe Spices Up the Summer With Sultry New Single, “Water Slide”

July 8, 2023
KEN spreads unconditional love with new single, “N E Thing”.
Entertainment

KEN spreads unconditional love with new single, “N E Thing”.

May 12, 2023
Lizzo Scores Record of the Year at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Entertainment

Lizzo Scores Record of the Year at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards

February 6, 2023
Aya Ito examines love’s pleasures and pitfalls with new EP, Just Might
Entertainment

Aya Ito examines love’s pleasures and pitfalls with new EP, Just Might

December 15, 2022
Cynthia Angelica evokes awareness with emotive new single, “Flatline”
Entertainment

Cynthia Angelica evokes awareness with emotive new single, “Flatline”

October 20, 2022

TRENDING

Sorry. No data so far.

LATEST NEWS

Kim Kardashian’s Plea to President Biden: Severe Ties with Azerbaijan

2 weeks ago
Ice Spice Teams Up With Dunkin’ in an Unconventional Donut Collaboration

Ice Spice Teams Up With Dunkin’ in an Unconventional Donut Collaboration

2 weeks ago
selective focus half face closeup photography of female s green eyes

3 Essential Tips to Choose the Right Lash Style for You

2 weeks ago
shallow focus photo of stormtrooper

4 Benefits of Playing Gel Blasters for Teenagers and Adults

3 weeks ago
close up photography of man smoking

Vaping Linked to Lower Sperm Counts, Reduced Sex Drive, and Shrunken Testicles

3 weeks ago
Lyia Meta’s ‘Always You’ is Perfect for Jazz Lovers

Lyia Meta’s ‘Always You’ is Perfect for Jazz Lovers

2 months ago
  • Write For Us
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Copyright & DMCA
  • About Us
  • Fact Checking Policy
  • Corrections Policy
  • Ethics Policy
  • Ownership Policy

Copyright © 2021 Phoenix Stokes Media Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Website designed and developed by P.S. Web Pros.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Culture
    • Lifestyle
  • Features
  • Opinion

Copyright © 2021 Phoenix Stokes Media Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Website designed and developed by P.S. Web Pros.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.