Donald Glover has officially canceled the remaining dates of his Childish Gambino tour to focus on his health.
The multi-talented rapper and actor initially kicked off the tour in early August. However, after postponing a month’s worth of shows due to illness, Glover has now made the tough decision to cancel the rest of the tour altogether.
In a statement addressing fans, Donald shared the reasoning behind his decision: “After my show in New Orleans, I went to the hospital in Houston to make sure of an ailment that had become apparent. After being assessed, it became clear I would not perform that night, and after more tests, I could not perform the rest of the US tour in the time asked. As of now I have surgery scheduled and need time out to heal.”
Health has now become his top priority, as he emphasized the importance of recovery. “My path to recovery is something I need to confront seriously,” he said. “With that said, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of the North American tour and the UK and European dates. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. I want nothing more than to bring this show to the fans and perform. Until then, thanks for the love, privacy, and support.”
The announcement has been met with an outpouring of understanding and well wishes from fans who are rooting for Glover’s recovery.
While many were excited to see Childish Gambino perform live, the artist has made it clear that he needs time to focus on his health. For now, the focus is on his surgery and making a full recovery before returning to the stage.
Though it’s disappointing for those who were looking forward to the tour, Donald’s honesty and transparency about his condition have been appreciated. Fans are hoping that his recovery goes smoothly and that he’ll be back performing when the time is right. In the meantime, ticket holders can expect refunds for the canceled dates.
As we await updates on his health, it’s clear that Glover’s fans are standing by him, and his return to the stage will surely be worth the wait.
