Rapper Wale has showcased the Nike GT Future Hyper Pink colorway in the music video for his song “Watching Us” from the album “everything is a lot.” The DMV artist, known for his sneaker enthusiasm, previews the upcoming release featuring a hyper pink upper with black accents. The shoe is scheduled for a Summer 2026 launch at $200.
Wale, a prominent figure in the sneaker community from the DMV area, continues his association with Nike by debuting the GT Future Hyper Pink in his latest music video. The video accompanies the track “Watching Us,” part of his album “everything is a lot.” This reveal follows initial mentions of the colorway last summer and aligns with Wale's history of sneaker showcases, including rare SB Dunks, Foamposites, and Goadomes.
In 2025, Nike honored Wale with a friends and family Goadome boot and a GT Future collaboration, along with a role in promoting a Foamposite-inspired shoe. Previously, he introduced the GT Future in an icy blue collab, a gradient green PE, and a metallic gold sample.
The Hyper Pink variant features a one-piece wavy shield upper in hyper pink, accented by black on the Swoosh branding, outsole, tongue, and laces, creating a two-tone design. It will launch in Summer 2026 via Nike and select retailers, both in-store and online, in unisex sizing for $200.
Wale's longstanding passion for sneakers dates back to the blog era, where he built a collection comparable to top enthusiasts. This debut underscores his ongoing influence in bridging music and sneaker culture.