Last week Childish Gambino performed a freestyle over Hit-Boy's "Grindin' My Whole Life" on Peter Rosenberg's Hot 97 radio show. Those who have seen Gambino's "Pound Cake" freestyle will know he wears his heart on his bars; delivering them with a cadence unlike his peers. This is a good thing: Gambino is refreshing in a way that your favourite rapper isn't. Even if he does happen to make you uncomfortable.
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"Are you done, have you got everything off your chest?", Peter Rosenburg asks at the end; referencing the fact Donald looks exhausted but could probably continue griping about the seemingly infite speed-bumps that have been placed on his career. The freestyle covers subjects including:- Spin Magazine giving him worst album and best song of the year.- Spin Magazine being into Chance the Rapper - who shares a similar fanbase - but not wanting to fuck with him.- Not needing hoes.- People taking selfies with him to impress their girlfriend.- The fact he's aware people are uncomfortably on the fence about his music: "Know behind closed doors / You fuck with the kid or you still not sure?"- He's been grindin' his whole life.Watch below. Childish Gambino released a new track "Sober [Rough]" yesterday evening. Listen here.Follow Ryan on Twitter: @RyanBassil
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