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Dissecting the Response to Childish Gambino’s “This Is America”

Plus: the impact of the latest allegations against R. Kelly

By Justin Charity and Kate Knibbs
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Justin Charity and Kate Knibbs discuss Childish Gambino’s new song, “This Is America,” and its controversial music video (0:29), what the qualifications are for handing out the “black genius” title (11:03), and R. Kelly potentially beginning to face consequences for his actions (19:31).

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