"Got the babies hooked on classics" — Internet reacts to toddler singing along to Kendrick Lamar's Luther

A viral video featuring a toddler effortlessly singing along to Kendrick Lamar's Luther has taken the internet by storm, capturing the hearts of music lovers and social media users worldwide.

On November 29, 2024, from Lamar's surprise album GNX, the Compton artist released another track titled Luther, which not only kept the attention of the fans but a young toddler also caught enjoying the track.

As a result, the adorable clip has sparked a wave of reactions, with many celebrating the unlikeliest of musical prodigies suggesting that a toddler singing a classic hit from the acclaimed rapper:

"Got the babies hooked on classics," one commented.

Moreover, many users on X have suggested that the toddler represents a product of culture, with some noting that Kendrick Lamar's track resonates across all age groups :

"A toddler of culture," a user on X commented.

"Luther hittin’ all ages😆," a second commented.

"that's adorable, man," a third commented.

Furthermore, many users on X expressed their affection for the toddler, with some commenting that had they sung the song themselves, they would have delivered it in the same way as the child:

"I love this so much! 💖 Tiny human approved! 🥳," a netizen commented.

"This is exactly how I sing it 😭😭," one more commented.

"she gone grow up saying that she shoulda been born in the 2000's cuz she really a old soul fr," a third commented.

The toddler was caught singing along to the lyrics of the new track by Kendrick Lamar, which was playing on the television screen. The lyrics are as follows:

"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," Lamar rapped.

As of now, rapper Kendrick Lamar has not commented on the reactions online, nor has he addressed the toddler's performance.

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Kendrick Lamar unveils Luther from GNX album

The Compton artist (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

In November 2024, Kendrick Lamar surprised his fans by releasing his sixth studio album, GNX. The album dropped on November 22, 2024, and since then, the rapper has been unveiling new tracks, continuing to surprise listeners with each release.

His most recent release, Luther, has been highlighted as a standout song from the album by Stay Free Radio. The track combines thoughtful lyrics with a relaxed, romantic vibe. It begins with a smooth guitar riff with a Spanish influence, setting a reflective mood.

The song also features SZA, the renowned American singer-songwriter, whose soft vocal ad-libs in the background add an ethereal, dreamy quality. The track transitions into a soft, steady beat that complements Lamar’s calm, reflective flow, perfectly capturing the laid-back energy of the song.

According to Stay Free Radio, the track by Kendrick Lamar is lyrically brilliant, the rapper has an imaginative world where pain and struggles are gone, and he can give love and positivity to his partner.

Furthermore, his lyrics depict a balance of personal growth and a stronger connection with his lover, using clever wordplay to share these feelings.

This is not the only track released by Kendrick Lamar from GNX. Lamar has released twelve tracks as of now — Wacced Out Murals, Squabble Up, Luther (With SZA), Man At The Garden, Hey Now (Feat. Dody6), Reincarnated, TV Off (Feat. Lefty Gunplay), Dodger Blue (Feat. Wallie The Sensei, Siete7x, Roddy Ricch), Peekaboo (Feat. AzChike), Heart Pt. 6, GNX (Feat. Hitta J3, YoungThreat, Peysoh), and Gloria (With SZA).

The 12-track album GNX features an impressive lineup of collaborators, including SZA, who lends her vocals to Luther and Gloria. Other contributing artists include Sam Dew, Roddy Ricch, Bobby Hawk, and Ink.