In something of an upset, This is America by Childish Gambino won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year, marking Donald Glover’s third award on the evening. The award goes to Donald Glover & Ludwig Goransson, the songwriters, the win no doubt powered by its accompanying groundbreaking video.

Neither was present to accept the award. Song of the Year is a songwriter’s award. A song (singles or tracks) is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year.

Glover’s dissonant song of commentary about the socio-ecnmc status of black me was made especially controversial bs jarring art-house video which includes moments of abrupt violence. Glover himself has a federal heritage — he was born in the Reagan years at Edwards Air Force Base in 1983. Glover is a multi-threat talent with comedy and acting pursuits. His screen credits include Solo: A Star Wars Story,...