The lead single from the final Childish Gambino album, "Bando Stone & The New World," was certified by the RIAA for 500,000 units sold.

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November 26, 2025
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The lead single from the final Childish Gambino album, "Bando Stone & The New World," was certified by the RIAA for 500,000 units sold.

By
PopFiltr
November 26, 2025
Childish Gambino "Lithonia" cover art
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Childish Gambino Earns RIAA Gold for "Lithonia"

The lead single from the final Childish Gambino album, "Bando Stone & The New World," was certified by the RIAA for 500,000 units sold.

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PopFiltr
November 26, 2025
Childish Gambino "Lithonia" cover art
Artwork via Apple Music / iTunes

Childish Gambino's single "Lithonia" has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), as of November 26, 2025. The certification recognizes 500,000 units in the United States. The track was released by Wolf+Rothstein / RCA Records and is categorized by the RIAA under the pop genre.

Released on July 2, 2024, "Lithonia" serves as the lead single for what has been described as the final Childish Gambino album and soundtrack, Bando Stone & The New World. The song is an emotional pop-rock track that narrates a story from a shifting first- and third-person perspective, reportedly from the viewpoint of a character named Cody LaRae. The title is a reference to the city of Lithonia, Georgia. Upon its release, the song's page on Genius accumulated approximately 327,495 pageviews.

Childish Gambino "Lithonia" cover art
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Childish Gambino is the musical moniker of Donald Glover, a multifaceted artist acclaimed for his work in music, acting, and writing. His music often blends genres, including hip-hop/rap, alternative R&B, indie soul, and psychedelic sounds. As a top-tier artist, he maintains a significant digital presence with over 14.6 million Spotify followers and nearly 28 million monthly listeners on the platform. Chartmetric data classifies his career status as a "superstar" with a steady trend.