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Kendrick Lamar & SZA Get Introspective in ‘Luther’ Music Video: Watch

The duo will embark on their Grand National Tour next month.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA "luther"

Kendrick Lamar and SZA "luther"

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA have dropped off the official music video for their Billboard-chart topper “Luther,” just days before launching their highly anticipated Grand National Tour.

The minimalistic video debuted on Friday (April 11). Directed by Karena Evans — who notably helmed Drake’s videos for “God’s Plan,” “Nice for What” and “In My Feelings” — the new visual finds SZA and K-Dot in deep moments of introspection as the song soundtracks the experience. The video then closes out with the original recording of Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn’s “If This World Were Mine” cover, which is sampled throughout the song.


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The new visual accompaniment comes as the song’s hot streak continues on the Billboard Hot 100. The track currently sits at No. 1 for its seventh consecutive week, holding strong even as K-Dot’s arch rival, Drake, challenges the spot with his single “Nokia.” The latter currently sits at No. 3.

The GNX standout is getting fans even more excited for SZA and K-Dot’s upcoming Grand National Tour. The sprawling North American and European trek will include 39 shows, starting with Minneapolis, Minn., on April 19. The tour will wrap on Aug. 9 in Stockholm, Sweden. Notable stops include MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on May 8 and 9, and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on May 24.

DJ Mustard will also serve as the opening act throughout the tour. This will be the second time Mustard and K-Dot will share the stage together, coming off Lamar’s memorable Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in February, which featured a cameo from the producer. 

Watch the video for “Luther below.

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Quebec to Impose Quotas For French-Language Content On Streaming Platforms
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Quebec to Impose Quotas For French-Language Content On Streaming Platforms

Bill 109 could impose big changes for streaming services to improve the discoverability of French-language content in Quebec.

Quebec may soon be getting stricter language regulations on streaming services.

Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe tabled a new bill on Wednesday (May 21) that aims to add more French-language content to major streaming platforms, as well as increasing its discoverability and accessibility by establishing quotas. The bill will directly impact platforms that offer media content such as music, TV, video and audiobooks, including giants like Netflix and Spotify.

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