Does Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” Sound Like Jase Harley’s “American Pharaoh?”

Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” sent shockwaves through the music industry when it was released back in May. The track, which was premiered on Saturday Night Live, vociferously swept through the nation and topped the Billboard Hot 100 by dethroning Drake’s “Nice For What” the week following its release. The track currently sits at No. 12. However, fans on social media have pointed out that it shares many similarities with with Jase Harley’s 2016 track “American Pharaoh” and are wondering whether Donald Glover was inspired by Harley’s song when crafting his socially conscious hit.