As Childish Gambino prepares to retire his musical persona, he left Nashville with a memorable finale as part of his sixth and final tour, “The New World Tour.” The multifaceted artist, known offstage as Donald Glover, performed at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday night, delivering a nearly two-hour concert that served as both a celebration and a farewell to his Gambino identity.
At 40 years old, Glover has achieved notable success as a musician, actor, writer, and director. The setlist featured fan favorites including “Redbone,” “This is America,” and “Lithonia,” showcasing the breadth of his musical career. In a July interview with the New York Times, Glover announced his decision to retire the Childish Gambino persona, stating, “It really was just like, ‘Oh, it’s done,’ … It’s not fulfilling. And I just felt like I didn’t need to build in this way anymore.”
Glover’s Nashville performance highlighted the depth and evolution of his music, marking a poignant end to an influential chapter in his artistic journey.
