Luther (song)

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"Luther"
Kendrick Lamar - GNX.png
Single by Kendrick Lamar and SZA
from the album GNX
ReleasedNovember 29, 2024 (2024-11-29)
Genre
Length2:57
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Sounwave
  • Jack Antonoff
  • Scott Bridgeway
  • Kamasi Washington
  • M-Tech
  • Rose Lilah
Kendrick Lamar singles chronology
"Squabble Up" and "TV Off"
(2024)		"Luther"
(2024)		"30 for 30"
(2025)
SZA singles chronology
"Saturn"
(2024)		"Luther"
(2024)		"Drive"
(2024)

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Luther"
RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
ItalyNovember 29, 2024 Radio airplay Universal [55]
United StatesDecember 10, 2024 Contemporary hit radio [56]
Rhythmic contemporary radio

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