AceShowbiz - After much anticipation and widespread excitement, Donald Glover, known musically as Childish Gambino, has had to make the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of his New World Tour in North America and Europe due to health issues demanding immediate attention.

The multifaceted performer behind hits like "This Is America" and the creator of the acclaimed series "Atlanta" broke the news through a heartfelt post on X, formerly known as Twitter. "After my show in New Orleans, I went to the hospital in Houston to make sure of an ailment that had become apparent," he wrote. "After being assessed, it became clear I would not perform that night, and after more tests, I could not perform the rest of the US tour in the time asked."

Initially, there were hopes that the tour dates could be postponed, as Glover had indicated earlier in September when he asked fans to "hold onto their tickets." However, as his condition requires surgery and a significant recovery period, all remaining North American and European dates are now canceled.

"As of now I have surgery scheduled and need time out to heal," Glover explained. "My path to recovery is something I need to confront seriously. With that said, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of the North American tour and the UK and European dates."

Fans who purchased tickets will receive refunds at the point of purchase. Glover has not disclosed the specific nature of his ailment or the details of his surgery, preferring to keep those matters private. "I want nothing more than to bring this show to the fans and perform," he added. "Until then, thanks for love, privacy, and support."

The New World Tour was heralded as Glover's final project under the Childish Gambino moniker, following his latest album "Bando Stone and the New World," which debuted at No. 16 on the Billboard 200. The tour dates were meant to accompany not only the album but also a forthcoming film of the same name and a re-release of his pandemic-era album, now titled "Atavista."

As of now, there is no information on how this development might impact his scheduled concerts in New Zealand and Australia in January and February 2025. Nonetheless, Glover's fans worldwide are collectively wishing him a speedy recovery and eagerly anticipating his return to the stage whenever he is ready.