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Donald Glover Reveals Stroke and Heart Surgery During Tour at Camp Flog Gnaw

He chose Camp Flog Gnaw to explain the surgeries that led to last year's tour cancellations.

Overview

  • During his Nov. 22 set at Tyler, The Creator’s festival, Glover said a doctor in Houston told him he had suffered a stroke after a show in Louisiana.
  • He told the crowd that doctors also discovered a hole in his heart, leading to an initial procedure followed by another surgery.
  • Glover added that he broke his foot during the same period, describing a cascade of health issues that halted his run.
  • He had postponed and later canceled Childish Gambino tour dates across North America, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand to focus on recovery.
  • Fans praised the emotionally charged performance, with livestream viewers calling the set one of his most powerful.