Battle: Donald Glover vs. Childish Gambino

Community star Donald Glover recently sat down with his hip-hop alter ego Childish Gambino for a surprisingly confrontational interview at the Rolling Stone studio. Things start off pleasant enough with questions like "What is your favorite verse ever written by another rapper?" but before too long, Glover starts throwing hardballs like "Why do you rap like shit?" "People say I sound like Kanye," says Childish Gambino. "I don't know where that comes from."
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[@jasonmcneil6357]

orginal roast yourself challenge

[@wompwomp1461]

TRUUUU

[@entendjale6099]

fo real

[@loloth13]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@euralsihsart5227]

Jason McNeil lmao

[@jemilabubbles9384]

Ryan Reynolds did the same thing later. Had a Jake Gyllenhaal scene and everything

[@markeithaha]

"When I say lame, I mean like lame in a cool way." -Childish Gambino

[@holdup9931]

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[@sobversion3]

like how Michael Jackson made 'bad' good lol? I guess

[@ronin911]

Oh I thought Donald Glover said that

[@eugescarab]

I relate

[@flowxrviolxt2952]

wonderful speech from childish gambino

[@Ten_Thousand_Locusts]

Funny how he can make a conversation with himself this awkward.

[@RockingNeverland]

TheJrr Bruh 😂😂😂😂

[@rubygold2007]

🤔I would think anyone having a conversation with themselves would be awkward!😒

[@starbringer1015]

+Yakiraziah Baht Israel that's where you're wrong kiddo⭐

[@WhimWams]

I talk to myself all the time! And I give myself great fucking advice.

[@dylanischillin7870]

@I is for Irony yeah I'm so confused right now. Who are they talking about?

[@Slagtheangry]

"I used to rap about nothin'. Now I rap about nothin'." -Childish Gambino.

[@unrapto3075]

" but that nothin' was somthin' that no else was bumpin'

[@TheDivineApe]

Unrapto "see I still got it boo-boo, just a dad'll do you"

[@iuploadvideos5506]

omixam sanchez "wonders if she don't wanna be under some gross dude"

[@proudbeaner696]

Bob the builder can we built it Yes we can

[@thaconqueror777]

Love that song.

[@prod.jayoseven7208]

Donald Glover - Comedian Ego Childish Gambino - Rapper Ego

[@kipp4805]

Donald Glover - Real Person Childish Gambino - Donald's rap ego

[@Drmonstereater1]

Rap Childish Glover - Gambino - Real Ego Comedian

[@verzi4396]

Madison Brewer What about the actor ego?

[@abby-_-6383]

Verzi Troy Barnes - actor ego

[@jackowacko9544]

Troy-acting ego

[@ChrisHDixon]

I would love to see a newer version of this

[@DSav27]

With Troy

[@streetfigter4abel]

+nameless. But... But... HIS EMOTIONS!

[@bmg23archive53]

did you just say kawaii?

[@MmmmMm-tp1vz]

BIGMAN GAMING23 I think she means Kauai, which is one of his eps/mixtapes

[@YesThisIsAdrian]

I imagine they'd have an equal amount of respect for each other now

[@Mike_Ka-Chowski]

I dunno guys, I think Troy should see this.

[@FolsAntinWebJr]

NO WAY MAN! This would break him! We can't do that! Besides, he's *SPOILER ALERT FOR COMMUNITY FANS* halfway around the world on the Childish Tycoon! We can't throw him off his game!!

[@taoshinobi]

FolsAntinWeb Jr. Epic! I laughed so hard

[@TheLastCakeGames]

The Henryverse So should Miles

[@KampucheanDemon]

The Henryverse what about Lloyd??? hmm???

[@mikeraines8964]

And Kid Parkinson

[@natisfreezing]

"you guys, its 6am"

[@pranavmanie1479]

Jeez.

[@imtrippyfam3258]

Holy shit

[@Renegadeprof]

This comment never fails to make me laugh XD

[@pranavmanie1479]

Troy and Abed in the morning!

[@Raveityourway]

This is basically a two-minute summary of the concept of self-loathing. The laid-back, comical, blunt and rude side of you will never give that insecure, desperate to be liked side of you a break. I remember it was this interview I saw when I realised Donald/Childish was phenomenal.

[@jasper1908]

okay

[@sydneperker9155]

1:16 did anyone else see the sparkle in his eye??

[@iceturtle-nb6rc]

Yeah

[@Logan7281X]

Okay, I thought I was imagining that. 😃

[@shellyking117]

Yeah

[@naidebetis692]

He's magical ! Look at that cute koala looking grown ass man !

[@gaiusnormanyo]

Sydni Parker I just commented the same thing right now without seeing this and I'm glad someone caught it a month ago too haha. The man's mystical.

[@tovpp7]

Must've been really hard getting these two in a room together, their beef is undeniable and hatred for one another is insane.

[@justillionaire]

Troy and 'Bino in the mooorning

[@tymcneill2849]

The JZA of Jiguzillionaire You need like at least 3005 more upvotes. At least.

[@alejandrorobles1343]

Ty McNeill ?

[@alejandrorobles1343]

The JZA of Jiguzillionaire Why Troy

[@inerdlord2077]

ARGPM Troy Troy the Wonder Boy

[@suileol]

ARGPM he played a character called Troy in the show community. You should check it out, great show

[@volitiveclover]

They should have added Troy Barnes

[@TheUnusualCrafter]

Troy 'Butt Soup' Barnes?

[@aaronnobles541]

+Luke ass burgers

[@frost7478]

+Sir Nobles now that's a burger for yo ass

[@IronTransformers1301]

Itll wrinkle his brain tho

[@anth0nybalb0a]

and Aaron Davis, Miles Morales, Simba, & that dude off Atlanta

[@zombiemurdoc7857]

THAT SHINE IN HIS EYE WHEN HE SAYS "YEAH, THAT'S ON MY ALBUM"

[@mdrovell1151]

MY SHINE MY SHIIIINE

[@Kitty0920]

WE SHINE BRIGHTER IN THE DARK

[@FajitaBurger]

Im not racist but these black guys look the same to me

[@anmolsarps]

he's the same guy ... just different personas.

[@ichangedthename]

+Anmol Sarpal that's the joke

[@anmolsarps]

I Changed The Name damn. That one got me.

[@tomberry9200]

+Anmol Sarpal

[@tx2sirk466]

+

[@JessieJlover120]

I'm such a fuckin idiot i thought they looked alike for so long...

[@joshuabrusuelas5877]

take this L

[@theclawyaww3740]

yeah twins can be really alike

[@theclawyaww3740]

Lucky Lemons lol

[@MrViicc]

glover and gambino in the morning

[@WittyUs3rnam3]

Simply brilliant! Hahaha

[@emmahocking8979]

i sung that!!

[@paffiozo]

Don & Bino in the mooorning!

[@luckyluck3rs]

"it's like 6 in the morning' OMGGGGGG jeff reference

[@BBGirlSamus]

i caught that too

[@Christian_Luczejko]

Wait Jeff from community? I don't remember the ref.

[@Raptors132]

Donald: "See, we're getting together, we're friends. That's great." Childish Gambino: "Yes we are getting along. This is great" Donald: "Why do you...rap like shit?"

[@miss.brun0]

I love how they never fully make eye contact, like they just have this other-worldly understanding of how to roast each other without laying eyes on each other. EDIT: I'm just now noticing the twinkle in his eye at 1:14 when he says "Yeah, it's on MY album."

[@8KenzaMusic8]

Infant Motorist well he cant rrally look himself in the eye

[@miss.brun0]

Himself? I'm sorry, there must be a misunderstanding. These are two different people talking to each other.

[@8KenzaMusic8]

Infant Motorist oh yes sorry my bad I didnt put my glasses on

[@miss.brun0]

camila bvghbj No worries.

[@8KenzaMusic8]

Drew Is Cool yes lol and he knows too thats hes the same person, that was a joke

[@skyblue-qj5hz]

I like how he seems so agressive in rapping but here with the sweater is just adorable

[@SmallvilleFann1983]

Troy & Childish Gambino in the morning! ☺️

[@iamsquidzy]

yeessss

[@izzyduffy760]

It's like 6 in the morning

[@COACHFRANK101]

You know I know this is a joke but I feel like it actually is what his mind is like.

[@VeraDragon]

Donald Gambino is the biggest troll

[@forkpapi]

I think I'd give that title to Life

[@alejandrorobles1343]

STSOON Deep.

[@poptartsman69]

we're clapping for the wrong reasons

[@carstarsarstenstesenn]

But the joke is on us

[@daniel6812]

MAN MADE THE WEB, YOU DON'T NEED A NAME

[@ShilohPessoaOfficial]

Donald and 'bino in the mooorning! *ding*

[@jaytm365]

Don and Bino in the morning! *Ding* *

[@yesthisisshi]

This is perfect seeing how most interviewers tend to act like that anyway.

[@lizzyisalizard]

Bro at 1:17 did his eye just sparkle? I new he was magical as fuck.

[@riot_pac1930]

"You asked me to come here, it's like 6 in the morning" 😂

[@MattHawkesPurdy]

They look so much alike

[@vprg4mng594]

Acid Rap they the same person 😑

[@MattHawkesPurdy]

VPR G4M!NG that's the joke

[@rosannacarson8875]

I loved this. He should just film interviews like this all the time.

[@angelinabaker9783]

"oml they look so alike are they twins?" get out

[@customphoenixwings]

TROY AND TROYYY IN THE MORNINGGGG

[@suckd0g]

the raw energy coming from this awkward interaction is insane

[@Tomasdagamer]

Because the internet..

[@quasar6493]

Dwayne Johnson and the rock should do this

[@odi.5880]

Peter Parker and Spider-Man should do this too

[@maliklockett]

Do you think Dwayne Johnson knows the Rock?

[@riverkoritko4411]

he's such a good actor i love this o,mg

[@perdybirdie]

this is awesome:) love both donald and gambino

[@tevingreen3908]

*Here to remind everyone in 2022 that he already did this 10 years ago*

[@tacoface6029]

Ikr

[@zeuskidkash8845]

To think THIS IS THE SAME MAN that created, stars in, and directs Atlanta, played Lando Calrissian in Star Wars, and made the album "Awaken My Love" ESPECIALLY the track "Redbone"... It still trips me out how he transitioned.

[@burymeinmsg]

Donald Glover: 'like like like like like like like like like like like like like like like like like like like like like'

[@andkeepreachingforthosestars]

TROY AND GAMBINO IN THE MORNING

[@JB-qj8rr]

Imagine if they had put Troy Barnes in this as well, now that would be crazy

[@Riya-qb1kz]

It’s so fun to see him ...so out there! He never does these interviews anymore :(

[@fiskedunser6314]

I honestly prefer Donald Glover. He just seems like a cooler guy outside of movies etc. Childish Gambino fells more like he would be that friend you'd only hang out with because of his wealth and popularity, not his personality. Just my opinion though.

[@RevCQ7]

LOL THAT TWINKLE LMFAO

[@Kewpiiie]

"it's on my album" *looks at camera* dead. Just dead. XD

[@ashaqttack]

Troy and Troy in the morrrrrning

[@Skybert89]

Can we get a similar one with Marshall Mathers and Slim Shady? :)

[@BitchChill]

And Eminem too

[@allieolafs215]

OMG at 1:16 that glimpse in his eye 😍✨👁

[@PaulyB222]

that was added in as a joke what is this

[@Omaha555]

Glimpse is definitely not the right word to use lmfao

[@immortalsun]

It’s edited, lmfao.

[@OGKWAM]

this shit made me feel uncomfortable

[@itsak-popnanimethang9117]

Lol. Uuuu me to

[@wenweru1]

Those two, Troy from Community, and that guy from the Martian look like they could be related. Maybe cousins?

[@Andi_andI]

I L L U M I N A T I C L O N E S

[@heyfamilyguy]

Anyone here after This is America dropped?

[@kaylawinder2582]

LifesGoodGaming me

[@samirrorchambers4056]

LifesGoodGaming meeeeeee

[@pudgedev1308]

No

[@Rayji4]

This guy always trips me out when im high smh

[@snusmumrik]

Define Ram eyoo my dude

[@jacobashley7205]

This is awesome! I knew those two looked alike and it’s so funny to see them in the same room!

[@unlucky8739]

should've said "but worst of all, people say I sound like Donald Glover"

[@offdri]

It's the left side of his brain vs the right side

[@loloth13]

LMFAOOOO💀💀💀💀

[@your_son.]

"...its on my album" *eye actually fuckin shines*

[@surprizeforyou]

I will never stop loving this video

[@onetwothreeBRJ]

He's pulling a ryan higa

[@GiomimaPLAYS]

He did this before he started doing stuff like this

[@joepaxton470]

We need 30 minutes of this.

[@atrijitdas1704]

nothing beats Troy and Abed in the morning

[@TwiSteDx0x]

This is so well made

[@frank._.lotion]

Donald: so what are your plans for your next album? Childish: i'm probably just going to turn into the hippie do a bunch of drugs and become permanently high and pretend to be deep.

[@Joshuavila_jpg]

Jab at Asher roth

[@offdri]

He's just a confused kid, being fake deep. No hate, just facts.

[@TheHippy-te3tx]

i wouldnt say pretend deep mayby he's just exeistential. which he stated in because the internet

[@SuperNathan777]

+Official Dri how is he a "kid"?? He's like 32

[@prettydeviangel]

Enkosi Key he isn't fake deep. We've watched an evolution. He was always heading this way. I'm not a Beyonce fan but he pretty did a Beyonce with Hus current album. alienated a good big of his white hipster fan base. I'm actually new to Gambino and I've picked up on this from binge watching interviews and obsessively listening to lyrics. The man is in short BRILLIANT. This body of work phenomenal as a whole. just my opinion.

[@jameshernandez8283]

Wow this is amazing, My whole life I wanted them to meet! It’s crazy how two different people look crazy alike.

[@j.morris1578]

Don't know why, but for some reason Donald gives off an existential vibe

[@_richi777]

It's cool that they're able to edit like that.

[@donnavan8318]

Troy: "This is wrinkling my brain 😳"

[@coconutbun4460]

My last two brain cells at 4 am on a school night

[@georgemathews916]

Thank you childish gambino you were my first real concert in 2012

[@YouOpaOpa]

TROY AND TROY IN THE MOOOOOOORNING!

[@odi.5880]

Lmao

[@mattao18]

This is my favorite thing ever and I'm including the time I saw someone get arrested for being a jerk and when I helped a baby calf give birth; Still, number one, this video.

[@jvask33zie]

-Where are the cameras? -There's no cameras, who wants to watch this? -It's 6AM!

[@LUVRG1RL]

wow they look exactly alike! And they're not related? jeeez.

[@gamermusk4588]

really boi... really😐

[@BiteTheHook]

sanaaalexis racist

[@ratumatu]

TrystanVierraTV why racist exactly?

[@lebenwielary7878]

I smell *sarcasm*

[@dababyproductions6759]

Gay r/wooooosh

[@sarahholden361]

It's just 2 different aspects of his personality. We all have parts of ourselves that seem to be in conflict, he just managed to make it really funny. Love this guy.

[@render2387]

Donald & Childish in the morning only on 102.7 the beat.... I can imagine listening to that on my way to school

[@jemilabubbles9384]

I lost it when Donald said "You dress like an opening ceremony."

[@MrFirechant]

the guy on the right is so lucky to be born with such a cool name like Childish Gambino... I have a boring name like Kevin

[@youtubeyoungestgrandmastor4523]

I had to come back to this. He's so talented watching him all day

[@TheMetalAllfather]

This is almost as strange as Anthony Fantano interviewing Cal Chuchesta...

[@lucamonaco5813]

When the "RS" in the bottom righ hand corner overlaps with Rolling Stone, so that it says Rolling StoneRS... Classic.

[@howtolikedostuff2038]

Troy and abed in the morning ;(

[@schizophrenicdolphinz9822]

if u kno bino this has so many more layers to it then at face value . honelsty kinda genius

[@MegaLakeStar]

I thought the attitudes would be reversed.

[@alanaamore]

I like the description for this video is written like a real article review of this interview

[@prim4681]

Holy shit they must be twins

[@iamsnail9298]

"Well you asked me to come here, it's like 6 in the morning!" I'm dead 😂😂😂

[@californication1992]

Glove and Bino in the mooorning!

[@baggedsalami]

every now and then i come back to this video for serotonin

[@Quackamole]

Troy and Childish in the morninggg!

[@taehyungoppa7208]

We need a 2022 version of this ASAP!!

[@Kazaniac]

DON AND BINO IN DA MORNIN

[@ShawnehCooper]

He's accepting his alter ego.. another word for d _ m _ n. You'll start seeing BIG changes!!!🥺

[@jondoe1916]

Now just add Troy...

[@controversyV4S]

its crazy they are both so talented ...

[@MrTypicalPlayer]

WOW! Donald Glover has an uncanny resemblance to Childish Gambino!

[@japhetross-fagundes5359]

I just want to see them talk again in the near future. Glover and Gambino accomplished quite a lot since then😂

[@Neonquilt]

i have the strange feeling they are the same person but what do i know.🤔

[@miles6562]

Do you think they just left him in a room, turned a camera on, left, and edited it together?

[@toyodathon08]

He's so high

[@arciela1358]

Good work my friend, success to you.