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Donald Glover Brings His Black Renaissance To 'Saturday Night Live'

He acted in nearly every skit. He performed new Childish Gambino music. He might be the smartest working man on TV.
Writer, actor and musician Donald Glover.

Stormy Daniels may have kicked off Saturday Night Live with her guest appearance in a star-studded opening sketch, but last night's episode was all about a different Donald getting his rocks off.

Not only did Donald Glover host the show, he acted in nearly every sketch, then debuted two new Childish Gambino songs during his musical performances. Indeed, the man of many hats wore

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