
Peak
1
Weeks
50
Score
13,244
Chart Year
2024
A concept art music video for the song was released on April 11, 2025, directed by Canadian director and actress Karena Evans.[10][11] It stars both Lamar and SZA, along with Nigerian-American musician, visual artist and model Annahstasia Enuke playing Lamar's love interest, while model Geron McKinley plays SZA's respective love interest.[12][better source needed] The music video pays homage to the film Poetic Justice (1993). Lamar wears a Canadian tuxedo through some scenes, and at one point he is seen shooting a gun while a Buick GNX is covered in red in the background, most of the scenes were shot on location of the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, as well as the Brandeis-Bardin Campus of American Jewish University and its House of the Book, in the Simi Hills of the Simi Valley, in California.[
On this track from Kendrick Lamar's GNX album, he trades the sharp edge of his usual storytelling for something softer and more expansive: a vision of love that imagines a society without pain or struggle, where relationships flourish in an endless state of emotional support and growth. Lamar's longtime friend and former Top Dawg Entertainment colleague SZA joins him on this one. The song marks Lamar and SZA's seventh collaboration, following: 2014 SZA's Z track "Babylon" 2015 Jay Rock's 90059 track "Easy Bake" featuring both artists 2016 Lamar's Untitled Unmastered track "untitled 04 | 08.14.2014" 2017 SZA's CTRL track "Doves in the Wind" 2018 Lamar and SZA's "All The Stars" single recorded for the Black Panther soundtrack 2024 Another GNX track, "Gloria" The track opens with a sample of Cheryl Lynn and Luther Vandross' 1982 cover of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's 1967 song "If This World Were Mine." That lush, velvety soundscape sets the tone, and the song's title - "Luther" - is an unmistakable homage to Vandross, a master of translating love and longing into music. With Vandross's voice as a spiritual guide, Lamar paints a picture of devotion and empowerment, positioning himself as both protector and partner, someone who lifts up those he loves while imagining a brighter, kinder world for them to share. Married to his high school sweetheart, Whitney Alford, since 2019, Lamar brings a truth to "Luther" that feels deeply personal. The themes of love and commitment here align perfectly with the perspective of someone who has spent years building a life with one person, finding beauty in the everyday while dreaming big about the future. Yet, as is typical of Lamar, this isn't just a love letter; it's an exploration of how personal relationships can reflect broader societal themes. Lamar has explored themes of love and relationships in various tracks throughout his career, often blending personal experiences with broader social commentary. Some of his other songs that touch on love and relationships include: "Poetic Justice" featuring Drake from good kid, m.A.A.d city "These Walls" from To Pimp a Butterfly "LOVE." featuring Zacari from the album DAMN "Luther" feels different - more intimate, more hopeful, and yet every bit as nuanced Report This Ad Lamar and SZA co-wrote "Luther" with: Chicago singer-songwriter Sam Dew. He co-wrote 12 of the Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers tracks and features on "Savior." Dew also contributed background vocals to the track. Georgia songwriter Atia "Ink" Boggs, who co-penned several of Beyoncé's Renaissance and Cowboy Carter tracks. Her songwriting credits include "Alien Superstar," "Summer Renaissance," "Thique" and "16 Carriages." The production on GNX was primarily handled by Kendrick Lamar's principal beatmaker Sounwave and Jack Antonoff (Taylor Swift, Lorde, Lana Del Rey.) Rounding out the production team on "Luther" are saxophonist Kamasi Washington, North Carolina producer Scott Bridgeway, Dutch producer Roselilah and Matthew "MTech" Bernard. SZA joined Kendrick Lamar at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show to perform "Luther" and "All The Stars." "Luther" topped the Billboard Hot 100 on March 1, 2025, replacing Kendrick's Drake diss track "Not Like Us," which had returned to #1 the previous week following his Super Bowl LIX halftime performance. The music video, directed by Karena Evans (who has also shot several Drake clips), uses a mix of monochrome and color visuals to emphasize the track's romantic atmosphere. The video shows Lamar and SZA engaging in close encounters with their respective partners and ends with an extended rendition of Cheryl Lynn and Luther Vandross' "If This World Were Mine."
If this world were mine Hey, Roman numeral seven, bae, drop it like it's hot If this world was mine, I'd take your dreams and make 'em multiply If this world was mine, I'd take your enemies in front of God Introduce 'em to that light, hit them strictly with that fire Fah-fah, fah-fah-fah, fah-fah, fah Hey, Roman numeral seven, bae, drop it like it's hot If this world was mine, I'd take your dreams and make 'em multiply If this world was mine, I'd take your enemies in front of God Introduce 'em to that light, hit them strictly with that fire It's a vibe, do your dance, let 'em watch She a fan, he a flop, they just wanna kumbaya, nah In this world, concrete flowers grow Heartache, she only doin' what she know Weekends, get it poppin' on the low Better days comin' for sure (if this world were) If it was up to me I wouldn't give these nobodies no sympathy I'd take away the pain, I'd give you everything I just wanna see you win, wanna see (if this world were mine) It go in (when you), out (ride it), do it real slow (slide) Baby, you a star, strike, pose (right) When I'm (when you), with you (with me), everything goes (slow) Come and (put that), put that (on my), on my (titi), soul (soul) 'Rari (red), crown (stack), wrist (stay), froze (really) Drip (tell me), pound (if you), on the way home (love me) In this world, concrete flowers grow Heartache, she only doin' what she know Weekends, get it poppin' on the low Better days comin' for sure (if this world were) If it was up to me I wouldn't give these nobodies no sympathy I'd take away the pain, I'd give you everything I just wanna see you win, wanna see (if this world were mine) I can't lie, I trust you, I love you, I won't waste your time I turn it off just so I can turn you on I'ma make you say it loud I'm not even trippin', I won't stress you out I might even settle down for you, I'ma show you I'm a pro I'ma take my time and turn it off Just so I can turn you on, baby Weekends, get it poppin' on the low Better days comin' for sure I know you'll come I know you're comin' for (Anything) (If this world were mine) Writer/s: Atia Boggs, Kendrick Lamar, Marvin Gaye, S
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 12, 2024 | 4 | 122 |
| 2 | Jul 19, 2024 | 6 | 120 |
| 3 | Jul 26, 2024 | 7 | 119 |
| 4 | Aug 2, 2024 | 11 | 115 |
| 5 | Aug 9, 2024 | 27 | 99 |
| 6 | Aug 16, 2024 | 7 | 119 |
| 7 | Aug 23, 2024 | 7 | 119 |
| 8 | Aug 30, 2024 | 6 | 120 |
| 9 | Sep 6, 2024 | 5 | 121 |
| 10 | Sep 13, 2024 | 4 | 122 |
| 11 | Sep 20, 2024 | 33 | 93 |
| 12 | Sep 27, 2024 | 2 | 124 |
| 13 | Oct 4, 2024 | 1 | 125 |
| 14 | Oct 11, 2024 | 1 | 125 |
| 15 | Oct 18, 2024 | 1 | 125 |
| 16 | Oct 25, 2024 | 1 | 125 |
| 17 | Nov 1, 2024 | 1 | 125 |
| 18 | Nov 8, 2024 | 1 | 125 |
| 19 | Nov 15, 2024 | 1 | 125 |
| 20 | Nov 22, 2024 | 1 | 125 |