Childish Gambino brings "Because the Internet" to Studio Q

Jian speaks to Childish Gambino -- the rap moniker used by Community and Girls actor Donald Glover -- about his latest album, "Because the Internet", his sometimes tense relationship with social media, and how his personal take on the world has changed over the years. In a wide-ranging chat, Glover -- who is currently in Toronto for The Deep Web Tour -- shares why he's stopped caring so much about what other people think, how it felt to retire his popular Troy Barnes character on Community, and what he was thinking when he posted some somber notes on Instagram There are too many "bullies" in the world trying to define others and put down their ideas, says Glover. He admits he's taken such pressures to heart in the past, but has since learned to trust his own creative instincts and stay grounded.
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[@ForeverGambino3]

i think his modesty is what has got him so far. he provides compelling insights into *his* view of humanity, but admits at the end that he doesn't know anything. so humble and empathetic.

[@Tripps_]

I love you bro thanks for sharing and helping me discover this man back when I was younger . I’m here now , I have to help.

[@i_am_Vuss]

"The only love that's reciprocal is love of self" -Donald Glover

[@YooZeus]

Thank yoi

[@skaterbren1]

I want to talk to this dude for hours about shit

[@rivers3584]

Why about shit??? Talk about anything else then shit!

[@CElliotGonzo]

marcos Rivers You know what he means..

[@tiaturner334]

Bren Weller SAME HERE I FUCKIN LOVE HIM!!!!

[@jayce3839]

IGH!!!!!!!!

[@germwarfare]

I feel like the interviewer, Jian, really understood Donald. Especially towards the end. It appeared as if he was trying to almost reach out to him. Kind of like when you're trying to tell a friend that everything is going to be okay when you know it won't be.

[@anojansmart]

"This is deeper than rap".

[@SCVM45]

GG. XD

[@123PrettyGurlSwaqq1]

The way he smiles when he speaks is so hot.

[@OliveTree487]

I think a huge part of what made this such a good interview was Jian, he knew what to ask, when to interrupt, when to back off. Amazing Chemistry between the two of them

[@nltcraze]

This is the best interview ive seen from him in a while. Hes not to high, not too sad but juuust sad enough lol. This shit was deep though and Definitely thougt provoking. I love Donald

[@Non-Legit]

nltcraze No, he is high, why do you think his voice is so low, and he's been high in an interview before

[@JL-yq9xn]

dude said not too high, read it

[@natho221]

A rapper that is actually in touch with his emotional side... finally.

[@freshestclips]

What about Drake or Tyler the Creator?

[@newculture8694]

or kool g rap or tupac? or any group/artist from the native tongues movement

[@hahahayess]

2pac?

[@josephscofield337]

Music is based on opinion. You like who you like.

[@GregPoblete]

Kanye.

[@ntaglemusic]

Donald's so real about his opinion, and he's so sure about what he's saying, and he's not scared about how what he says comes out but remains modest and humble about it. We need more people who do this, the reason why he has changed so many lives is because he makes the effort to acknowledge the fact that he shares the world with others, and I love him so much for it. What a beautiful soul.

[@AmberStonez]

Ive realized listening to him talk...i sound like him but a girl. Like his mindset and his view. I mean i dont get him completely but i feel like i just get his aura and get what hes about. I dont know. I mean, i wanna meet him one day and have a deep conversation. I feel like that be fun to have happen :)

[@iTechKid1]

Wow Donald is someone I would love to be around. Like he has one of the most unique beautiful minds. He's so out of the box

[@Americansikkunt]

How is he out of box? He didn't say anything I didn't already know.

[@abercrombiemisfitsiknew6106]

Americansikkunt yeah stupid

[@aham630]

Childish Gambino the genius...

[@raleighsloman3241]

the god*

[@CalviNNation]

I still love donald like crazy. But I miss Him as a more fun loving joker. I feel like he saw His comedic reputation as something that was hurting him as a serious creator, musician and actor. I feel like the way he is acting is totally legit but hes changed and I dont want it to be because he thought people were taking him too lightly. I dont know how to say it exactly, but i miss him as he used to be and of course troy. Here is hoping hell make an appearance in season 6 or come all the way back

[@CalviNNation]

Matt G yeah I mean if you watch the community between the takes videos. They will show bloopers and he still seems like he's his funny old self.

[@davidicker3152]

Matt G

[@Mogsoup2]

That's so sad to me because I still feel like that's his most powerful strength. Yeah he's a good musician etc. but...he's just so amazingly funny to me. I'll be sad if he doesn't pursue comedic roles but hey it's his life.

[@ny4lyfe19]

Really? I think him being a comedian played a huge role on his current view on life and his success in hip hop. He had to learn to take life as it is and to laugh off what most of is take to heart. Now excuse me, I'm gonna re watch some derrickcomedy vids. Mad hatters my fav lol

[@Mogsoup2]

Yeah I get that he's evolving as an artist. I just feel like personally if I had to choose just one of his skills as his best...it would be his comedic acting. As juvenile as it it, my favourite skit is still "Girl's are not to be trusted".

[@KoopaFuhrer]

He almost brought me to tears there near the end.

[@Whenwolf]

This is one of the most insightful conversations from a guy representing this generation. I don't agree with all that was said but Damn if it doesn't make you think.

[@infringedblue]

E.G.K Okanu I'd tend to agree ;)

[@Whenwolf]

infringedblue I 🤔 you're pretty great too. 😋

[@infringedblue]

E.G.K Okanu and I'm in good company 😉

[@Walking-MY-Path]

Childish is a very thoughtful, honest, and an intelligent individual. You can just observe and tell by watching and listening to him speak in this interview. He talks about real life situations with with real life happenings whether through his music or just from him speaking. He's real and honest and that's why I like him. We need more people like him in this world to make this world a better place. His view on the world and life is metaphorically accurate and all of his insights on life in general sounds that much more realistic than an average person. I thank him for his awesome music and respect him for being an intellectual person and a talented musician.

[@mangkipoem1]

I swear most vids music interviews I watch wether it would be hiphop/rnb/korean music I c u commenting ahaha.

[@RonyLamar]

for all you people that didn't know, 2 months before Because the Internet came out, Gambino tried to kill himself in Australia. So don't say he's not depressed.

[@hyde5113]

Where did you hear that? I can't find anything about it on the Internet.

[@RonyLamar]

look it up on his Noisey interview. it's a written one, not a video.

[@hyde5113]

Damn. I had already read most of the interview but stopped reading before that part...

[@RonyLamar]

it's the saddest shit ever man

[@TASDisBACK]

Rony Lamar He talked about it more on The Breakfast Club and said that it wasn't an attempt, if he wanted himself dead, he could have done it already by now.

[@richardparker3685]

man i hope he continues to make music. i know he's more focued on acting and The Martian was a success for his career. but i hope he has something for us in the future thats super huge.

[@Rafstiano]

..."i'm not against bullying" that's scary dope yo

[@gegehughes6147]

His voice is so soothing. I can literally fall asleep to the sound of his voice.

[@jordanisdeadd]

i love this interview just cuz its doesn't feel like an interview it feels like a fluid, real, and thought provoking, conversation

[@normrobb1562]

Childish Gambino being a hero without trying to be a hero

[@drill6739]

"every living thing dies alone" i love donald

[@imtoolazytocomeupwithaclev2323]

When he said “Life is high school” that physically hurt me. But not in a bad way, necessarily. It was a great way to put it, just painfully accurate.

[@farhanshameel7810]

If that’s accurate then I’m really not excited about my life ahead of me. I might as well just end it here and now

[@SasukeUchiha-rb1rs]

@@farhanshameel7810 nah bro, I know I’m late asf but you just gotta find what matters to you and stick to it. Spend your time doing things that make you happy as long as it isn’t hurting anyone else or you, but also dedicate yourself to something that you can smile about on your death bed, something that will satisfy you. Just my worthless 2 cents

[@Ang3LM]

"You know you can't live alone anymore really" "I don't know how I feel about that though" "I don't either"

[@vitortedesco2173]

Donald's new Jimmy Kimmel interview just came out now in 2022 and I'm here reviewing all the best interviews before I see the new one. I love to do it. One of the best things that the internet gives us is the possibility to experience things in an anachronological way and see live the difference and how things are and have become. and is just perfect when you find a old interview that u didn't know about. I have the Lion King one on queue

[@victorledezma6652]

Donald has such a strong grasp on reality. I honestly look up to this guy so much, he really 'gets' the immaterial and how its become an overwhelming part on most of our daily lives. I wish a lot of us were somewhat more aware how truly artistic Donald Glover is beyond Childish Gambino. Keep doing you.

[@maxray5583]

Childish Gambino has a sad face like J Cole. He just looks sad all the time even when he's laughing and shit.

[@MartyxWL]

After listening to the Dissect podcasts on "Because the Internet". These interviews have so many layers to them.

[@Boyaardee434]

I wish more like this.. Just a chill atmosphere and having a simple talk.

[@prettyposture8765]

It would not surprise me if he took us all into space at the Pharos concert and showed us the true meaning of human existence.

[@ElyciusM]

This interview is really great. I have so much fun listening to Donald talk in interviews and this was one of my favorite because the interviewer (I'm don't know about him, I came here for Bino.) was really understanding of what he was saying and was really intelligent. Great conversation with Bino. Which is pretty usual for him.

[@coreybrockamp5383]

I rarely comment on videos of any kind, but I have watched a handful of Q interviews and have to say that Jian is one of the best interviewers in the world. A good host doesn't ruin the interview, a great host adds to it. He definitely does great research and brings the most out of the guests.

[@devonmiles4706]

2:23 that dramatic zoom in

[@Morgan-ws1ng]

This may be my favourite interview to just lay and listen to. Watched it over 20 times.

[@TheNobleBard]

God I love Donald. We're cut from a very similar cloth.

[@slevin.]

CrunchTime I feel the same bro

[@ricky93100]

Listening to this high is kinda tripping me out because i totally understand everything he is talking about lol

[@rianajaney.6050]

This is probably the most sincere interview that I've ever watched. To say the least 2020 has left me feeling rather alone, but watching this gave me a sense of peace because it was so vulnerable and thoughtful. It's been such a gift to witness Donald's growth as a person and creator throughout the years, and his self acceptance and willingness to stand by all that he says and does inspires me to love myself more. Truly a phenomenal person. And, the thought of Yvette being the last person to stay for Donald's last day on Community is making me tear up. It's easy to see how loving and kind Yvette is.

[@coolguyontheinternet]

this compared to 2011 interview. so so much has changed

[@t_41]

how bout now

[@LakeMarshmallows]

This is literally one of the best interviews I have EVER seen.

[@yko137]

2:04 2:57 10:20 20:24 24:30 - re accruing theme in life just letting go we have to re learn it every time cause There's no Way to Know You're in the Good Old Days Before You've Actually Left Them. 25:45 - we are all alone in the end that's ok we are alone in the beginning too. 26:17 - the only love that's receprocle is the love of self.

[@ramenfuccboi2905]

Anybody remember his song "Got this money" he was so young.

[@YungZaraki]

This is unintentional asmr at it’s finest

[@LarryBeenFishin]

I love listening to Donald’s interviews. He’s always pushing consciousness and I learn something from him everyday. I wanted to say that the key word that keeps popping up in this interview is “Terrified”. The irony being he went on to write a song called that. Honesty is not synonymous with comfort and acceptance.

[@Smoovos_World]

“Life is high school” underrated gem 💎

[@Vessail]

Jian Ghomeshi is the perfect interviewer for Childish Gambino.

[@theplayaifyer]

This guy comes off as a little mysterious.

[@malediktmanson]

What an amazing interview. That last question though. Donald's the man. #deep Shout outs to Jian for being such an able host to bring out this in his guests.

[@zmazing33]

Is that Starburns? Lol great interview though

[@amberd622]

it makes me feel sad because when he says that people who want pictures or be at concerts like around celebrities basically just want it for attention. honestly if i met him i would love it so much and he thinks we would just do it to show off and it makes me sad.

[@kevinmackler]

this was fantastic.

[@tristanmarajh8142]

All those insights spoken with such composure...just to end it with "I don't know anything"..

[@zasddsaf]

The last five minutes of this interview, ON POINT!

[@HealthCons]

That interview was dope!!

[@GregPoblete]

favorite interview of donald.

[@ChrisValencia]

last time he was on it was pretty cool. I remember they joked around with him being the first person to leave Community.. then yeah

[@ChrisValencia]

nvm just got around 24 min in yeah

[@GregPoblete]

How do you keep finding me on here? Dafu.

[@ChrisValencia]

a tumblr post linked me here. watched it again and saw you. also i think youtube puts whoever you know as the top comment

[@JustGoP]

I love this because it was deep and had actual meaning instead of "yeah my album dropped and yeah thanks." To be continued sounds good.

[@andrewmckenzie92]

Great interview Jian! Engaging dialogue and well thought out answers.

[@farrelljuliet189]

He's just so intelligent. I love his views on things. And love the fact that he made a reference to The Allegory of the Cave

[@7estrelle]

How does this not have all the views.

[@mia289301]

Why am I so attracted to him?

[@TGangGaming]

Why don't we care? Lol

[@mia289301]

GP ShaD 6RinGz -_- Shoo.

[@TGangGaming]

mia289301 Shoo? Lol. Does that mean soo?

[@mia289301]

No. More like shoo fly... tf out my comments ;)

[@TGangGaming]

mia289301 Right.. honestly if u didn't want anyone in your comments, you shouldn't have commented. It only makes sense

[@shashashashashasha3]

Beautiful conversation.

[@matt4064]

Sensational interview.

[@Untamedsniper_]

I love this man ❤️

[@myoils]

the end of this... spoke to me

[@ivytalks1279]

I respecto him so much.

[@jamessydnor1160]

You are an amazing. You flow with your guest. Great interview man.

[@MONEYMAKINDAVE]

Awesome interview.

[@FNewWorldOrder1]

This was a great interview Gambino made some great quotes

[@CodysFavorites]

such a great interview

[@kdude1000]

very well done interview!

[@arcbee007]

This interview is why Because the Internet is timeless.

[@markymark9378]

I'm so happy to see him again

[@jeffp8598]

Iconic interview

[@connorobrien4256]

top 2 favorite interview of all time

[@DezzmanX]

I can picture this dude winning an award and being like "Whatever, we're all gonna die." or having his first baby and being like "Whatever, we're all gonna die." or reciting his wedding vows and being like "Whatever, we're all gonna die." "Life is meaningless, all that matters is the moment" type ish.

[@bebemax95]

He actually does say that in his song what is love. After he dropped the boy act

[@TbbbMusic]

bebemax95 What? After I came off tour, we went to Australia and I was just super depressed. I mean, I tried to kill myself.. gambino said that..

[@andrewquinlan8685]

+bebemax95 what kind of love*

[@sunnydays405]

DezzmanX idk if your views have evolved since you wrote this comment, but it's a little unfair to write Donald off as a typical nihilist. He thinks of the world in a more sophisticated manner than just that.

[@DezzmanX]

+sunny Never was writing him off actually. But existential crisis is kinda his MO at this point. A price of being truly creative I suppose.

[@johnnyscifi]

Theres something about Libras and being sensitive. Im also a libra, and i feel like i can relate to Donald Glover. Especially what he said in this interview

[@jyp5303]

Everything he’s saying is so much more true now.

[@Ang3LM]

i shall remeber this video

[@zeywop]

i cried after watching this

[@hiphiphorhayy]

AlmostSpiderman lol

[@WildOvoxo]

what an eloquent guy. he's such a mindful person

[@taylordillon4097]

Thank you for keeping it real and bringing reality back to people get it in childish gambino change the game for the people

[@serenalee6587]

He is so cute 😊

[@rookie713]

I just love how he’s talking about all this deep shit while smiling the whole time😂

[@barronlacy5898]

haha in one of his songs he says, "more likes than a white girl talking." it should say "more likes than myself talking."

[@oscardleon6976]

I just love how this guy thinks.

[@SamirasoFi]

I love him so much

[@AlexResendiz17]

I love the end of this video

[@starchiiiiild]

I'm so happy people see love him now. Because The Internet changed my life.

[@tiaturner334]

i love the part where he said ''life is high school'' that is soooo true!!! keep preachin gambino!!

[@keanuestrada]

5 RULES 1. No Instagram. 2. No Twitter. 3. Work starts at 10 am. 4.Don't invite anybody unless we approved. 5. Set up a space where people have to deal with themselves.

[@shabazzashanti]

I really wanna talk to him soo bad like I need to have a conversation with this guy

[@biterface03]

Still too amazing.

[@marvturner7390]

This interview was ahead of its time, that’s why the interviewer couldn’t comprehend. Everything Donald said is reality today.

[@JL-yq9xn]

Love of self is the only thing reciprocal - Bino

[@tevingreen5543]

life is high school

[@DracoMalfoy-yh3ii]

Gambino is so relatable yo

[@jacobbennett1326]

it's nice to see him sober

[@zays_mommyily920]

I love Donald aka childish gambino bka troy barnes!!!! So very talented!

[@avedic]

Here's the one thing I got from this interview: I want to be Donald Glover's friend. I don't agree with him on everything...but I agree with him on 80% of what he says...and I'd love to discuss it more with him...and challenge him...and have him challenge me...over some really good quality sativa. He's a smart interesting creative person...and that's in short supply in ALL our lives. This man is plugged in. He gets what life in 2014 is all about...the good and the bad. One day, I fucking swear, I'm going to be this dude's friend. I'm a musician who write/records/performs my own music. One day....

[@avedic]

hey Donald, if you see this....I'm you'r exact same age. Fucking email me, k? sean at mobilemakeover dot com. Let's talk. You claim to scour everything online about you. Maybe you'll see this. Maybe not. I'm taking a chance. Let's talk.