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Kendrick Lamar and SZA Celebrate Black Love in New 'Luther' Music Video

The video, directed by Karena Evans, amplifies the success of Lamar’s chart-topping GNX album as the duo prepares for their 'Grand National' tour starting April 19.

  • Kendrick Lamar and SZA have released the music video for 'Luther,' a standout track from Lamar's 2024 album GNX.
  • Directed by Karena Evans, the video highlights themes of romance and Black love through intimate and visually elegant storytelling.
  • The song incorporates a sample of Cheryl Lynn and Luther Vandross’s rendition of 'If This World Were Mine,' linking the modern track to classic R&B roots.
  • GNX has achieved significant commercial success, becoming Lamar’s fifth consecutive No. 1 album and the first rap album of 2025 to sell over one million units in the U.S.
  • The duo is set to embark on their 'Grand National' tour, beginning April 19 in Minneapolis and concluding June 18 in Washington, D.C.
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