Childish Gambino - This Is America | Live at Madison Square Garden

CHILDISH GAMBINO - THIS IS AMERICA
Written and Performed by ‪@childishgambino‬
CHILDISH GAMBINO
THIS IS AMERICA TOUR
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2018
𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 - 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 - 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄!
Copyright © 2018 Keenan Avery. All rights reserved.
#ChildishGambino #ThisIsAmerica #DonaldGlover

[@enzodapan5016]

The perfect hybrid of an actor, comedian and a singer.

[@JohnDoe-fm7mf]

Exactly a guy who live to critic a system is totally in nd a piece

[@AmberAmber]

Amen - Donald Glover is soooooo amazing!!!!!

[@Thisiswarhuhwow]

And rapper

[@noegallegos6722]

I realized the other day how me just might be the greatest artist alive. Like this man knows art. He can do it all.

[@AmberAmber]

@@noegallegos6722 Yesssss!!!!!

[@steveantipope3798]

Can’t believe he’s wearing the same t shirt as in the music video

[@meimeimei982]

I think he washed it, his shirt looks clean to me

[@buzzedbrain]

It's like it's second skin.

[@djsumbodyelse2322]

He forgot to iron it

[@art_of_rebellion8216]

Lmao, when I tell you I wheezed

[@phantom2683]

He doesn't have no t-shirt

[@majortok]

The quality of this video tells me Abed is secretly following Troy..

[@kushdubey1111]

The best timeline

[@sunnaiko]

cool. cool cool cool cool.

[@linacalderin]

Jajajajajaja. Cool

[@fabiola2757]

omg yes

[@jtparker6286]

Here’s your internet trophy 🏆

[@ScarrVett]

Finally a freaking good camera view No portrait mode No shaky hands No bad pixels, decent res No bad lighting ThAnk You mY guY

[@lennarthoekveen9339]

made possible by the crowd that was dead asf

[@ScarrVett]

Lennart Hoekveen That's true

[@BigRoqq]

Lennart Hoekveen Its not a song to get hype to Like Trap or anything so of course.

[@ghostgawzilly93]

Yeah XXXTENTACION concerts are crazy.

[@SchizoidMan264]

TAYYY, what do you mean?

[@geek1421]

Im so glad I found someone who knows how to record a concert.

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

Same

[@whitealliance9540]

@@KillJoy_Since2017 the guy stole this song. Now him hopping on stage look stupid af. He a thief and didnt say shiiit

[@nicoleklinck703]

White Alliance care to elaborate?

[@whitealliance9540]

@@nicoleklinck703 look up african pharaohs song named america . its from a few years back. Its a copy of that song. Glover is a damn thief. When you hear the original song it gonna hurt you

[@nootthenugget]

Geek there’s no way i could record a stable video at a concert cuz i would be too hyped 😂

[@tallboi3139]

The person recording this needs a award because if this was me I would have been jumping around and getting hype

[@hendrickva68]

Tall Boi so sureeee!!!

[@valit8517]

Describes America just fine. Keep jumping around and get distracted when everything is going to shit and people get killed.

[@crystall.411]

Vali T true but gotta admit this performance is lit

[@IrvineBrooks]

Its Abed

[@user-cx4xo4qb7x]

true

[@jazlynurena]

I’m just glad he showed appreciation towards the dancers and let them have their moment too. Most artists don’t do that :( Good job gambino

[@luableah7615]

Yes!

[@SadChimchar]

Donald Glover always keeps it real

[@pascalinoeyaa8435]

Of course, u're right

[@blasstois]

The big man doing the drop splits deserves an award.

[@MrMmnngghh]

Too true, I'm about half his size and have never managed that. Dude's got moves.

[@gelenebrown4686]

Goes to show you can do anything you make up your mind to do .

[@DJNESSY.]

That walk he does is fucking mint

[@abhahamadi915]

He turned this dark song into stage song and he nailed it , wtf

[@AskSydneyLipton]

Horizontally filmed, high quality picture...damn, I usually hate when people film concerts instead of living in the moment, but this is the one time I’m deadass ok with it.

[@ReResAllsorts]

Sydney O'Bier agree! Quality filming

[@nexuslol7350]

Sydney O'Bier same

[@Blackdynamite69]

He doesnt say anything in the song

[@stevelewis8961]

“dEaDaSS” lol

[@AskSydneyLipton]

L going back to watch concerts from just ten years ago and seeing everyone with their hands in the air jumping looks like pure joy. To see people standing still, filming with their phones, blocking other people’s view, is sad.

[@layzaitch3968]

art is the best way to express a message

[@sabrinapatterson3199]

Yes

[@truth9547]

And the only way the message can't be CENSORED now days

[@user-ct6rk9zq6h]

@@truth9547 fr

[@ghog4792]

Music

[@rissss9075]

His moves make the song more entertain on stage

[@AL-ov9wx]

jelly bean bruh right at the start of the 2nd verse when he leaned and hit that shoulder roll... energy on 10000

[@yasuo4506]

His moves also make the song more entertain in music video too

[@DepressionTalks1]

This song deserves a grammy. I wish he danced more though!

[@BathSaltsMex]

It's really good, but it does not deserve a Grammy.

[@angies5739]

Not to be rude but there is better songs

[@Stargirlangieee]

@@angies5739 hi sinner

[@angies5739]

beebo's forehead hello fellow

[@dark3rthanshadows]

ok...but it deserves a grammy like many times a movie gets a oscar but doesn't mean it's the undesputed best movie

[@16prospero]

that chubby dancer and the splits. damn. much respect to you, sir.

[@ballisticnylon]

3:38

[@lonelyenchantress2172]

I know right he did that!!😁👏🏽👏🏽

[@xoxxobob61]

He worked it! Stop fat shaming people!...Peace!

[@16prospero]

I think you misunderstand me. There was zero sarcasm in my comment. I fully and completely have nothing but 100% respect and admiration for the skills that guy showed on stage. I was actually impressed the most by him of all the backing dancers. And as you rightly point out, he did, indeed, work it.

[@LoadedFPS]

16prospero don’t even give them the time of day lol nobody can be happy with a positive comment.

[@mickag3566]

Born for the stage

[@hendrickva68]

Mick AG the stage born for him

[@m7mdisenm866]

@@hendrickva68 . You Get IT

[@zanetang1753]

He is not only a singer,he is definitely an artist.

[@nathanblades3395]

Ya he is what you call a triple threat a singer dancer and an actor

[@frazyfrog]

no shit

[@willb.1004]

This is the first artist I've seen have dancers with different body styles 👏🏽

[@deshaunx776]

So you haven’t seen a Janet Jackson concert?

[@AmberAmber]

@@deshaunx776 I haven't - My parents took me to see MJs Off The Wall tour when I was a little kid though. I realise I just forgot about Janet - time to explore her music!! XO

[@AmberAmber]

@Will B - I loved that so much!

[@ZachGarnerComedy]

I was lucky to see this live. Childish Gambino asked everyone before this song, to turn off their phones and be the moment. This dude was like, "Nah."

[@personontheinternet2164]

Not even. I was there. He was like "this is my last tour and this is special let's keep it in here for us" and everyone else was like nah.

[@Arron-Lloyd]

Lol

[@candiepunk1686]

No too high quality for a phone camera

[@aleesabaker9812]

Glad i got to enjoy from a distance with yall . 😒

[@baklavaconsumer1080]

He probably said that because it's ironic this being recorded by phone considering the message

[@zzzwy777]

This song literally blows my mind each time i listen to it , i get pins and needles all over my scalp and on my spine, you can feel it in the bottom of your soul when someone speaks the truth that many choose to ignoreand has the courage to stand up straight and tell it how i is , mr gambino got mana for sure .

[@hino3905]

0% drugs 0% thots 0% swimsuits 80% america 19% school uniforms 1% shootings

[@quinnishappy5309]

this is 100% about black culture

[@MegaTAYTAY32]

They have a good ass camera whoever recorded this love it!!!!!

[@2ndtoJohn]

Felicia Beal Yeah, it looks so good, you totally forget it’s fan-recorded.

[@thomasway0320]

Some steady-ass hands, very smooth for concert recording

[@EricJay98]

It’s that iPhone XS Max 😂

[@markuspettersen707]

no, its just a modern camera and not a phone

[@YYCUrban]

Samsung

[@dirtytreez1135]

Thank you Donald for not playing your track the whole time and actually rapping

[@mr.stealyogirl4078]

Dirty Treez ikr

[@Vertiz131]

+David Stephens The backing track isn't what he's talking about. He means because a lot of live performances barely have much sung or rapped.

[@MrJustSomeGuy87]

David Stephens for some parts there is a backing track; but for the whole second half there isn’t.

[@ericmcdonough6771]

all 7 words? u millennials are fucking pathetic

[@lightrelorbo9715]

Eric McDonough tf you on about my mans

[@tasia3236]

Best back up dancers😂

[@Tazandd]

This is how you perform. No lip sync. Full energy. Show love to your crew. Leave the crowd hyped as fuck.

[@cybervamp666]

OMG THE DANCERS😱👌

[@linoflores4994]

Those kids are fire!!! Only reason I'm here!!!

[@astrojunkie6990]

Yh Ikr !!!! 😮

[@moonlitm3285]

@@linoflores4994 I'm pretty sure they're adults.

[@old_yeller4251]

@@moonlitm3285 late teens if i remember correctly

[@maggiehunter3644]

I have seen so so many concerts and this was by far the best I’ve ever been to. Dancing and screaming to this song with him was like living on an entirely different plane. I’ve never been so happy in my entire life. It was the best party/church I’ve ever been to

[@hanzflackshnack1158]

Ironic because you fell into exactly what he was portraying with this song. You're happy dancing when there's so much wrong with the world. He's literally calling out people like you. Like it or not, it's true to Donald Glover's entire career. He's using you as social commentary.

[@Jafidelo]

Hanz Flackshnack relax woke guy lmao

[@seroenloqueser]

Hanz Flackshnack men.. music is a beauty thing to canalize your feelings annd thoughts and I believe that although his message is critical, it is not a reason not to enjoy it and love it and more when the message its very important, peace!

[@MrLightstudios]

feel bad for you if this is the best concert youve been to

[@maggiehunter3644]

Sam G I have seen 352 concerts in my life. Many certainly had higher production values than this one- cooler effects, more impressive vocal displays, etc. But Childish Gambino has been my favorite artist for seven years now. So yeah, it was the best concert I've ever been to because it is music that I enjoy the most.

[@tenenbaummark]

I was at this concert, and can say he had this enthusiasm for literally every song he played, and they were all bangers

[@soypitt]

When the crowd doesn't deserve the artist

[@giovanniecruz872]

One of the BEST concert performances and experiences I've had. The energy in the building was over 90000!

[@Arron-Lloyd]

Agreed this concert was dope! Did you see the This is NYC version of This is America yet? kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWazZ5iBbsaGopY

[@laliskoo]

I feel sad for you if the best "concert" you have seen is 90% playback like this, basically him singing over the original recording. Poor millennials...

[@williammena2702]

It was amazing. His energy was insane and the experimental lights really complimented his performance. Played all the songs we loved. There wasn't a single person just watching, everyone was jumping around and dancing the whole time. Amazing

[@user-mr6xf8xz2d]

@@laliskoo keyword "performance"

[@laliskoo]

@@user-mr6xf8xz2d I would delete "concert" then :)

[@overweightchristo8621]

Best Camera Ever

[@emma51532]

This is mobile camera huawei?

[@kartikachandra9351]

He sould be performing on the super bowl bruh

[@sobeskyy]

This is America, here everything is possible

[@MrMmnngghh]

I agree, but would possibly get shot at by some idiot called Mark Kerce.

[@Rob_M_8]

Why is he so good at everything, why can’t I be him 😂

[@jennyneon]

You can be like him :) :) ❤️

[@nickplatt6520]

I was there. This is America and the 4 songs that we’re apart of the encore were the hypest parts of the night

[@Arron-Lloyd]

Were you in the section that he went through? I was on the other side of the arena and was like damn.. lol. Did you see the This is NYC version of This is America yet? kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWazZ5iBbsaGopY

[@nickplatt6520]

Arron Lloyd nah. I was right of the stage. The group in that section is so lucky

[@rusrs5641]

I screamed so hard for him to come back out. I WAS SOOO HYPED WHEN HE DID THIS SHIT WAS THHHEE BEST PART OF THE NIGHT W

[@DJLawrence]

DAMNIT. He got hurt and stopped after This is America in Dallas :( :( :( :(

[@nickplatt6520]

Chyna Cruz yea facts. I prefer when he raps over when he sings so when he did sweatpants I was so hyped

[@matiasneptuniano2127]

The kids are killin it

[@Cron0s91]

half of them are kids, one of the girls got like 25 and she's actually the choreographer :p

[@matiasneptuniano2127]

Still killin it

[@Anime101HxH]

@@Cron0s91 Have their Instagram?

[@zucchinigreen]

@@Anime101HxH Sherrie Silver. She has a KZbin channel.

[@bungwohlio]

Thumbs up who wasn't there.

[@bailarinasesina1752]

he sure does love that shirt

[@ruthlessrays9761]

3:42 woahhh he slayed that

[@mau2core]

liked this before getting there in the vid

[@yoongisbitch2301]

infiresos ‵‵ hey army

[@laughingmonkey1202]

His poor nuts😭

[@satarrebrown8689]

infiresos ‵‵ xD

[@Alb-fx9hq]

You would think he would be more skinny moving like that

[@jenarodrocity4354]

I had to watch Big Boy about 10 times they was killing it

[@OrochiShiki]

big fella fella was workin' that ass up!

[@ashconbeats8414]

The dance moves on this are insane

[@pattithestranger]

the ENERGY, I am in tears! I can't imagine being at that concert, I would probably lose my fckin mind

[@YusuffYT]

This is more like TIA playing while Gambino is doing Donald Glover stuff lmao.

[@sophialeon2085]

Geometry Dash Yusuff “Gambino, your Glover is showing”

[@vwUX]

なはなはねはねはねは

[@RobbieBackpacking]

He killed it! Damn, wish I could have been there! The energy must have been wild.

[@andioop1245]

Who’s here after the Grammy he received 🤪?

[@donovanchan3749]

rickayla wilson me he got 4

[@York_N]

This song is also talked about in Japan👍🏼👍🏼

[@whitealliance9540]

@@York_N he stole the song he should fall on his sword like in japan . hide his shame for stealing someone song

[@lmaogucci7190]

@@whitealliance9540?

[@seiko7547]

@@whitealliance9540 wha..?

[@alexzainderasaga1609]

I get goosebumps every time he sings this song

[@BlackRoseBeatz]

📂Documents └📁Music └📁Childish Gambino └📁 Bad Songs └⚠️ This folder is empty

[@finkretana]

so why do you have a folder that says bad songs inside the childish gambino one?

[@audree-rosef.l.2442]

@@finkretana cause a bad song happens...even to the best 😋

[@SC4RRL3TT]

I didn't really like his song Backpackers tho, along with California

[@Aviationgeek21]

Looks like to me you dont have any bad songs in your bad songs list :0

[@isaacnoneyabizz9630]

This folder is full

[@bluemcdaniel99]

Yo, I wish I could’ve heard that bass live. God! Thank you for the footage. It slaps.

[@davidtrujillo5971]

He’s so passionate

[@gettin-ziggy-with-it]

this song deserved best video

[@ctokyox977]

3:42 Lmaooo best part of the whole performance 😂

[@nayev118]

THIS IS AMERICA

[@amaveld0guinho413]

I don't know, but i fell hungry right now 🤔

[@GabrielFerreira-gy7gw]

die comunist

[@ArigatoMongol]

@@GabrielFerreira-gy7gw suka blayt!

[@GabrielFerreira-gy7gw]

@@ArigatoMongol капитализм всегда будет преобладать, пока не будет создано что-то лучшее .... но не коммунизмо!

[@GabrielFerreira-gy7gw]

по крайней мере, не там, где я живу ....

[@tappai]

I love how the background dancers went up and danced n stuff at the end and how everyone cheered for them

[@kevinique8898]

The hype at the beginning is unreal😎🤯

[@youdontknowannyeonghaseyo9167]

Man U got the best seats! I was so high but still had such a great time

[@KeenanAvery]

Thanks! All that matters was that you were there to experience the room.

[@awesomeman462]

You don’t know Annyeonghaseyo?? ?? Nice

[@ruthlessrays9761]

This is irrelevant but hey fam

[@youdontknowannyeonghaseyo9167]

infiresos ‵‵ hey army ❤️

[@txtshawol4010]

@@brittany.381 they mean that they were in higher seats.... lmao.... yikes

[@IrvineBrooks]

So troy actually won the Pierce's money and uses to made himself a popstar, and in honor to pierce use a part of the boat name (childish tycoon) and name himself Childish Gambino

[@leandrobelizan8238]

Nope, he chose that name randomly

[@carrotsticks1889]

Leandro Belizan it’s a community reference and a joke

[@leandrobelizan8238]

@@carrotsticks1889 Oh, my bad.

[@ansonjackson6254]

This is some OUTSTANDING live concert video!

[@brandonkeeler7363]

It’s nice to see and hear him performing without backgrounds vocals on his verse. True performer. Didn’t cheat the audience at all.

[@francebornais2747]

This guy has the world at his feet! So amazing!

[@cassiegrida2333]

This concert was such a blast to be at. I loved it.

[@isaiasperez9286]

This video gets anyone so hype real quick one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen

[@EyeHeartShantel]

I was there. He was lit! Great concert.

[@bigwheelking0]

damn! one of the best live performances I've seen, so raw

[@doodoo_head]

I love how bouncy and energetic he is 😂💕

[@kaline1609]

the whole world needs to hear this work of art. thank you very much For bringing this video with such impeccable quality.🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@muffinmc4462]

I love that he gave every dancer a little moment! :D They deserve more credit than they usually get. ^^

[@slayzunprod83]

THIS IS AMERICA !

[@jpthegameavatar]

Damn I want to see him live but is it me or is the crowd not loud enough?

[@Benefitbabe091]

I was there and the crowd was wild

[@Benefitbabe091]

oh wait it depends which day

[@invidioustv8890]

Its just the audio of the phone from the video. The phone can't decide what to focus on from Glover, to the music, to the audience so it just doesn't sound like they are participating

[@110metsfan]

JaegerAtreyu depends on what section you were in

[@asiamiwillbe]

I was thinking the same thing

[@zahraabdullahi1601]

When music actually has meaning. Imagine a world where all artists told the truth.

[@kristianamayes5037]

That energy !!!!! When he say get yo money Black man !!!! Men women get yo money 💲💰🥰❤️👍🏾💪🏾💯GET YO MONEY !!!!!

[@deidraflack-suarez3084]

This song is so so deep and heavy...... stay woke!!!!

[@urcutejeans-]

he is such a great dancer. i love the woman behind the choreography of this certain dance, if anyone hasn’t seen that, look it up. as a dancer myself, 10/10 would recommend. donald glover just executes it so beautifully. he makes it mad weird and it’s cool af. he’s exciting to watch

[@AGETheGawdYT]

This has gotta be one of the greatest songs of all time. I dont see a flaw shit is INSANE. 5 years later. Inconic. Timeless. Gambino!!!

[@robertdourado7737]

The Best !!!... I did my 42 km marathon listening to this one !!

[@geminiasmr6051]

ooomg i was there in section c, seeing his performance that up close was amazinggggg. first concert ever and i was so overwhelmed with good emotions (since i’ve been a fan of him for so long). best night of my life

[@whitealliance9540]

Well he stole the song from someone named american pheroah who wrote a similar flow in 2016 and is actually talking about black shiit in the song. Glover stole the flow. He goin get sued

[@thanusinphp8757]

This video recommends me in2020 in june and this is America

[@repurposeyou]

Omfg I would have been so damn pumped feels like I'm there watching this hell yes.

[@WilliamPetersen01]

Such a Performance can ignite a War within the US.

[@yellobo]

Damn dude, at first I was considering going to the Phille show but, THIS WAS SO DAMN GOOD, definitely one of my favorite concerts I've ever been to for sure.

[@alpacagangaffiliated]

You remember what he said last night right? He's gunna come for you now

[@youdontknowannyeonghaseyo9167]

FunkmanTV lmao! Right but if it’s his last tour this should be captured because it was incredible

[@athenasuperheldin1017]

What did he say?

[@rayneeseprimrose1034]

Lol. Right! I was there.

[@youdontknowannyeonghaseyo9167]

Athena SuperHeldin He said that it was his last tour and if you came to record then go home because this is something we need to experience

[@daveyc6685]

It was literally his one rule💁🏽‍♂️

[@Fear_Toxin_]

The chills someone would have being there MY GOD

[@deewynn]

One of my favorite human beungs walking this planet! So many King Brother and Queen Sisters making music that speaks truth to our experience and existence. Using so many genres to express it. While dancin our asses off!! The answer is YES!! Being Black is indubitably, undeniably Lit!!🔥🔥🔥

[@jjs_arkade]

Proof we are living simultaneously in the darkest and best timeline

[@birdlisa58]

He sings like his happiness level is 100% witch it is.

[@tommymendoza4539]

Maaan, this performance is a whole damn vibe.

[@duckwuck5472]

I love how energetic he is live

[@katmorada166]

Wow that was amazing ! It was like I was there. Awesome footage !

[@IZa555]

Esse cara é um show ambulante arrasou !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rickyr8356]

Lady’s and gentleman as we can towards the end of the video …one artist appreciating another artist

[@urcutejeans-]

watching donald perform is a fucking beautiful thing. he’s got such stage presence, serious passion, and the dude’s dancing hypnotizes me. the whole dance for this song hypnotizes me

[@carringtoncopes3714]

Amazing song Grammy winning song for generations to come.. facts .. #OnGang

[@Axel17]

Someone didn’t listen when he said no phones😏

[@joseondynasty4094]

Well alot.

[@clementeacevedo7768]

Maybe it's a filming camera

[@clementeacevedo7768]

@Jay M exactly, this guy knows

[@lisaswarn9838]

No one did. Lol

[@thotpolice2241]

Cellie is a tool

[@youthinmejapan]

Dancers are amazing

[@abbeyawesome1012]

I love how close this is to the music video the crowd singing with him amazing

[@tshepopitas7034]

The dancerssss😂😂😂🔥

[@trinabyrd9598]

He had too much energy for me to stay in my seat and watch this! Never been so hype over a KZbin video! And old boy doing the split? I'll be where you're at in another 2 months! 😂😂😂 I've been stretching like hell just to be able to say I can!

[@BruceWayneBatfleck]

This song is legit and always will be

[@changename6714]

this is so damn lit especially the bass from the speakers . :)

[@diegomunoz1372]

Le abrió los ojos. A muchos con este tema 😎😎😎😎😎

[@jamespegram6260]

I wanna thank the generous lightpole that recorded this for me I also wanna thank this shelter for letting that homeless man sing for us I need to thank the school that let the kids (humor) the homeless man for they're project (I'm sure they ace ventura it) and I wanna thank America for being America Amerie America 🇺🇸 🇺🇲 🌎

[@sanskritiverma8010]

OMG! THE KIDS ARE ALSO THERE!!!! LOVED THAT HE BROUGHT THEM ALONG!!!!

[@forzearmateitaliane4230]

Bravissimo. Great. From Italy