If you’re like us, you’re still tingling from Childish Gambino (also known as Donald Glover)’s jaw-dropping This Is America music video.
In case you somehow missed the revolutionary visual, the 34-year-old quadruple threat took a strong stance against gun violence, as he highlighted how automatic weapons are treated more delicately than human life in the U.S. Of course, the video didn’t stop there, as the Hiro Murai-directed project also touched on other social issues, like police brutality and race.
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Unsurprisingly, the vid garnered quite a bit of A-list praise following its late night release on Saturday. Everyone from Taraji P. Henson to Adele to Bruno Mars have made sure to give Gambino/Glover a shout-out on social media.
Be sure to ch-ch-check out the best Twitter and Instagram reactions for yourself (below)!
@childishgambino YOU ARE THE BASQUIAT OF MUSIC!!!! I adore you!!! KEEP SHINING!!!🙏🏾💋💋💋A post shared by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on May 6, 2018 at 12:52pm PDT
Dirty 30! I’m not sure what I’m going to do for the next 30 years as I’ve been blessed beyond words in my life so far. Thank you to everyone for coming along for the ride the last 11 years with me. My family and friends for entertaining my super fandom of the Titanic movie. Last night was the best night of my life. Here’s a couple pics. I’m absolutely fucked, not sure I’ll make it out the house again! Ps Childish Gambino how the hell do you have time to offer us so much greatness on so many platforms. I adore you xA post shared by Adele (@adele) on May 6, 2018 at 4:41pm PDT
Childish Gambino. From his show Atlanta to his music and new video. All around incredible. https://t.co/yooD3AHxir
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) May 7, 2018
Childish Gambino for the win! I’ve watched this no less than 4 times this morning. https://t.co/6fb7rvqcOu
— Armie Hammer (@armiehammer) May 6, 2018
LIVING!! GO @donaldglover THIS IS AMERICA!!! 🥊👊🏾 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #director #producer #writer #actor # #singer #dad #PROUD #INSPIRED!!!’🖤 oops #Dancer
Link👉🏿 https://t.co/g80TeE4grS pic.twitter.com/JG6xbmhs4k
— Naomi Campbell (@NaomiCampbell) May 7, 2018
#thisisamerica video. big big shout Donald and everyone involved in creating this @childishgambino pic.twitter.com/0gUktpP3oa
— Miguel (@Miguel) May 7, 2018
Childish Gambino’s video dropped out the heavens like Nicolas Cage in City of Angels. So grateful for this powerful and thought-provoking video after such a yikes ass week in hip hop.
— AWKWAFINA (@awkwafina) May 7, 2018
When I grow up I wanna make something half this good. @muraihiro you are unreal. ⚡️ @childishgambino ⚡️ #thisisamericaA post shared by Olivia Wilde (@oliviawilde) on May 6, 2018 at 1:03pm PDT
Watching people who are confident and innovative inspire me to wanna be more like that I’m lookin at you childish gambino
— Lights (@lights) May 6, 2018
Thank you @childishgambino #thisisamericaA post shared by Common (@common) on May 7, 2018 at 3:22am PDT
Watch. Cry. Repeat. Holy Shit. #ThisIsAmerica 🇺🇸A post shared by Nicole Richie (@nicolerichie) on May 6, 2018 at 6:49pm PDT
Easily video of the year @mtv ..!!!!!!!!! @childishgambinoA post shared by NELLY (@derrtymo) on May 6, 2018 at 8:43pm PDT
Our all time favorite reaction came from Timeless actor Malcolm Barrett:
Who knew we had to lose Kanye to gain Donald Glover but here we are.
— Verbal The Rapper (@malcolmbarrett) May 6, 2018
There’s no denying that there’s a new genius in town. Bravo!!
[Image via WENN/YouTube.]
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