Watch: Childish Gambino Performs ‘Redbone’ on The Tonight Show

Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino. brought the funk to The Tonight Show Wednesday night. The actor-turned-rapper-turned-singer performed “Redbone” from his No. 1-debuting R&B album, Awaken, My Love! Suggested Reading The 5 Saddest Revelations About Lamar Odom’s Addiction Toxic Moments in Black Oscars History: Snubs, Slaps and Scandals The Best and Worst NPR Tiny Desk Performances From…

Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino. brought the funk to The Tonight Show Wednesday night. The actor-turned-rapper-turned-singer performed “Redbone” from his No. 1-debuting R&B album, Awaken, My Love!

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Gambino, who was shirtless and rocking his Lando Calrissian mustache, said that his album was inspired by the likes of Funkadelic and the Isley Brothers.

Earlier this week, Glover won the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his hit show, Atlanta. And, of course, he’s starring as Lando Calrissian in the upcoming Star Wars movie.

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