Music / NewsMusic / NewsThe new Childish Gambino video is spectacularDirected by Hiro Murai, This Is America is a brutal and beguiling statement on modern day USAShareLink copied ✔️May 6, 2018May 6, 2018TextDazed Digital Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino has dropped a sensational video for his new single “This Is America”. Directed by Hiro Murai – who’s worked with the rapper and actor before on previous videos as well as episodes of his hit show Atlanta – the video is a stunning piece of film that confronts the everyday violence of modern day America, doing so with brutality and beauty. Choreographed by Sherrie Silver (the dancing is mesmerising, maybe that’s the point), the track features ad libs from rap kings Young Thug, Offset and 21 Savage, while SZA makes a guest appearance towards the end of the video. The video has created huge conversation since going live, with many Americans discussing what their country means to them, the references within the “This Is America” video, and what message it’s trying to convey. Watch above. What topics come to mind when you watch the new video for "This is America" from Childish Gambino aka @donaldglover? https://t.co/Qg2thgIx4mpic.twitter.com/qE2M78DMVz— Vevo (@Vevo) May 6, 2018The dance is choreographed by @SherrieSilver, a professional African dancer, dance teacher and choreographer...can't speak to Childish Gambino's intentions but dance is typical of her style and work...not related to American Jim Crow or minstrel history— Valerie Klassen (@valklass) May 6, 2018Childish Gambino did THAT.— Shamir (@ShamirBailey) May 6, 2018Me trying to decipher all the symbolism in #ThisIsAmerica . #ChildishGambinopic.twitter.com/hEssJ37TaO— Crystal Offley (@BrooklynOffley) May 6, 2018Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREGiggs urges government to make lyrics inadmissible in court‘Together We Are America’: Unpacking Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performanceJim BeamJim Beam and Dazed are celebrating game day earlyHow Bad Bunny became a political iconXG: The Japanese ‘X-pop’ group who want to change historyInside Johnnie Walker’s Sabrina Carpenter-inspired Grammys weekendIn pictures: Taiwan’s spiritual temple ravesListen to Sissy Misfit’s essential afters playlistAddison Rae, KATSEYE and more attend Spotify’s pre-Grammys bashICE Out, the Grammys, and the fight for cultural power in the USGrammys 2026: The biggest snubs from this year’s awardsThe only tracks you need to hear from January 2026Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy