Happy birthday! Childish Gambino turns 42 today

Childish Gambino is celebrating his 42nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed rappers of his generation.

Popular rapper-singer-actor Childish Gambino (This Is America, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 42nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Glover, a cultural icon

Born Donald McKinley Glover Jr. in Edwards AFB on September 25, 1983, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Glover's not just a great rapper, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Donald hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Childish Gambino as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 42.

Happy Birthday, Donald, you're the best!

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