Childish Gambino’s ‘This Is America’ Reaches Platinum Status

Childish Gambino’s ‘This Is America’ Reaches Platinum Status Gambino’s latest single is now certified platinum by the RIAA, reaching the milestone less than a month after its May 7th release.

“This Is America” skyrocketed up the Billboard Hot 100 charts following its debut, peaking at No. 1 for two straight weeks. The accompanying music video was even more popular than the song itself, racking up 217 million views on YouTube as of Thursday.

The video contains several layered meanings and is meant to “normalize” the black experience. Ibra Ake, the video’s creative director, to WNYC’s The Takeaway Ibra Ake, the video’s creative director, to WNYC’s The Takeaway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOjWnS4cMY