Donald Glover cancels rest of Childish Gambino tour, including Chicago show

Donald Glover has canceled the remaining dates of Childish Gambino’s North American and European tour, including the stop in Chicago.

The musician, actor and “Atlanta” creator announced on Friday that he recently discovered an ailment that required surgery. After his New Orleans show on Sept. 7, he sought tests at a hospital and canceled a Houston show the following night. He did not elaborate on his condition.

“My path to recovery is something I need to confront seriously,” Glover wrote.

The Chicago show by Glover's hip-hop alter ego had been scheduled for Oct. 3 at the United Center. Initially postponed, the show now is canceled along with the other remaining dates.

Tickets, he said, will be refunded.

“The New World Tour” is Childish Gambino’s first tour since 2019. The run began on Aug. 11 in Oklahoma City and was to hit many major North American cities before moving to Europe, the U.K., New Zealand and Australia into early 2025.

“I want nothing more than to bring this show to the fans and perform,” Glover wrote. “Until then, thanks for love, privacy, and support.”