Childish Gambino Reveals Stroke and Heart Condition Behind Tour Cancellation

American actor, musician and comedian Donald Glover popularly known as Childish Gambino, has revealed that a stroke and a series of serious health complications were the real reason behind the abrupt cancellation of his New World Tour.

Speaking during his set at the Camp Flog Gnaw Festival on Saturday, Glover told fans that his health deteriorated rapidly while he was on the road last year.

“I had a really bad pain in my head in Louisiana, and I did the show anyway,” he said. “I couldn’t really see well, so when we went to Houston, I went to the hospital, and the doctor was like, ‘You had a stroke.’”

He joked that the diagnosis made him feel as though he was “copying Jamie Foxx,” referencing the actor’s own recent health scare.

Glover also revealed that doctors later discovered a hole in his heart, which required two separate surgeries. The health issues were compounded by a broken foot he suffered during the same period.

At the time of the tour cancellation, Glover had only stated that he required surgery and time to recover, leaving fans uncertain about the severity of the situation. His latest comments mark the first full explanation of what had happened.

Reflecting on the ordeal, he left fans with a message: “They say everyone has two lives, and the second life starts when you realize you have one. You should be living your life how you want. If we have to do this again, it can only get better.”

The revelations have sparked an outpouring of support from fans worldwide, many expressing relief that the artist is now recovering.