Childish Gambino takes four Grammys for 'This Is America'

Childish Gambino. COURTESY PHOTO

Childish Gambino on Sunday grabbed his fourth Grammy of the night, the coveted Record of the Year prize for best overall song, for his politically charged hit "This Is America."
The trap gospel song packed with social commentary from Childish Gambino - the alter ego of actor and recording artist Donald Glover - beat fellow category heavyweights Drake, Cardi B and Lady Gaga to nab the award.

(L-R) Mike Bozzi, Derek 'MixedByAli' Ali, Ludwig Göransson, and Riley Mackin accept Record of the Year for 'This Is America' (by Childish Gambino) onstage during the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. AFP PHOTO


Childish Gambino did not attend Sunday's ceremony at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Earlier, he won Grammys for Song of the Year (best song writing), Best Music Video and Best Rap/Sung Performance.