Glover's Gambino Swan Song Silenced: Health Issues Force Tour's Early Curtain Call

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Donald Glover, the multitalented actor and musician known as Childish Gambino, has canceled the remainder of his "New World Tour" due to an undisclosed health issue requiring surgery. This announcement follows a previous postponement of U.S. tour dates in September.

Glover, 41, shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), writing, "After my show in New Orleans, I went to the hospital in Houston to address an ailment that had become apparent. After being assessed, it became clear I would not be able to perform that night, and after more tests, I couldn't perform the rest of the U.S. tour in the required time frame. As of now, I have surgery scheduled and need time to heal."

hey everyone. unfortunately i have to postpone the rest of the north american tour to focus on my physical health for a few weeks. hold onto your tickets. ALL tickets will be honored for the upcoming dates in north america when they are rescheduled. thanks for the privacy.…

— donald (@donaldglover) September 9, 2024

He did not disclose the specific nature of his illness or the surgery but stressed the importance of his recovery. "My path to recovery is something I need to confront seriously," Glover wrote. "I want nothing more than to bring this show to the fans and perform. Until then, thanks for the love, privacy, and support."

The cancellation affects the North American leg and planned performances in the U.K. and Europe. Fans who purchased tickets will receive refunds at their point of purchase.

The "New World Tour" was in support of Glover's latest album, "Bando Stone & the New World," which he has billed as his final project as Childish Gambino. The album serves as the soundtrack for his forthcoming film of the same name. The tour, which began in August, was intended to run through early 2025, with stops across North America, Europe, and Australia. Glover has not yet commented on whether the Australian dates, scheduled for early 2025, will be affected.

This news marks a sudden halt to what was supposed to be the final chapter of Glover's musical career as Childish Gambino. He previously hinted at retiring the alter ego, saying the 2016 release of "Awaken, My Love!" — which earned him a Grammy Award — was the turning point in his decision to end his run as Gambino.

BANDO STONE AND THE NEW WORLD, featuring the original motion picture soundtrack by Childish Gambino.

"LITHONIA" releases July 2nd.

FULL TRAILER HERE:https://t.co/qalmSGDWdi pic.twitter.com/AZh0GXsWSx

— donald (@donaldglover) July 1, 2024

Beyond music, Glover’s career extends to television and film, including his critically acclaimed TV series "Atlanta," which earned him multiple Emmy Awards. He is also set to star in a reboot of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" for Amazon.

His latest album, "Bando Stone & the New World," follows the 2020 release of "3.15.20," which was re-released this year in an enhanced version titled "Atavista," featuring completed versions of tracks and two new songs. Glover continues to work on various projects across entertainment, solidifying his place as a significant figure in modern pop culture.

the New World Tour.

Bando Stone in the New World Soundtrack this summer.

see u soon. pic.twitter.com/H8pAqV8gYc

— donald (@donaldglover) May 13, 2024

For now, Glover's fans will have to wait as he focuses on his health. "I want nothing more than to bring this show to the fans and perform," he said, adding his appreciation for their "love, privacy, and support" during his recovery.

Eminem, the Rapper Who Once Shocked the World, Now Embraces 'Grandpa' Title in Touching Video

Rapper Eminem is embracing a new title: Grandpa. The music icon revealed that his daughter, Hailie Jade, is expecting her first child in a heartwarming music video released Thursday.

The video for "Temporary," a track from his latest album "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)," features a montage of home videos capturing Hailie's life, from her childhood to her recent wedding. The emotional footage culminates with Hailie surprising Eminem with the news of her pregnancy.

(Watch the heartwarming moment Eminem learns he's going to be a grandpa in the video embedded below.)

Eminem, 51, has often featured his daughter in his music, notably in songs like "Hailie's Song" and "Mockingbird." Hailie Jade, a social media influencer, confirmed the news on her Instagram, writing "Mom & Dad est. 2025."

R. Kelly's Children Break Silence on Family Trauma in Documentary

R. Kelly's daughter, Buku Abi, is set to disclose a deeply personal and "heartbreaking secret" in a forthcoming documentary titled "R. Kelly's Karma: A Daughter's Journey."

Abi, born Joanne Kelly, is at the center of the documentary, which also features interviews with her siblings, Jaah and Robert Kelly Jr., and their mother, Drea Kelly, R. Kelly's ex-wife.

A promotional post for the film hints that Buku will reveal the painful secret that "shattered her childhood." In the trailer, Abi, 26, speaks about the lasting impact of her father's actions. "For a long time, I didn't even want to believe that it happened. I didn't know that even if he was a bad person, that he would do something to me,” she says.

Drea Kelly, who has been vocal about her experiences, also speaks in the documentary about the trauma her children endured. "What he did to me, he did to me, but you didn't have to do it to my kids," she tearfully shares in the trailer.

The documentary aims to provide insight into the pain experienced by R. Kelly's family members, as they lived under the shadow of one of music’s most notorious figures. In 2022, R. Kelly, 57, was convicted of federal charges including child pornography and sexual abuse of minors. While he continues to appeal his convictions, the documentary highlights the ongoing harm caused by his actions.

Abi reflects in the trailer on how her father’s convictions altered her life. “Nobody wants to be the child of the father that is out here hurting women and children,” she says. “He knows exactly why we can’t have the relationship we would have liked to have with him.”

In one particularly emotional moment, Abi, fighting back tears, explains how difficult it has been to reconcile her father’s crimes with the person she once viewed as her "everything."

R. Kelly was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2023 for child pornography and enticing minors. His ex-wife, Drea Kelly, laments in the trailer, “Just because you’re not a good husband doesn’t mean you can’t be a good father. And the fact that he didn't even try…”

The film will stream on TVEI (Totally Very Entertaining Internet) starting Oct. 11.