Kendrick Lamar and SZA took home Record of the Year at the 2026 Grammys for “Luther,” their chart-dominating R&B ballad from Lamar’s album GNX. “This is what music is about,” said Lamar, who noted that Vandross’ estate asked for “no cursing” on the song. “Luther Vandross is one of my favorite artists of all time. We’re governed by God.”“Luther” samples Vandross and Cheryl Lynn’s 1982 rendition of “If This World Were Mine,” originally performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. The song was produced by Sounwave, Jack Antonoff, Roselilah, M-Tech, Scott Bridgeway, and Kamasi Washington, and written by Lamar, SZA, Ink, and Sam Dew.