Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Air Jordan 4 “Birds of Paradise” will be releasing on July 10th, 2026. Also the retail price of the sneakers, when they release, will be $220.

The colorway uses a cream and grey base, with a translucent orange and peach outsole that sets the shoe apart. The outsole is probably the most eye-catching element on the shoe. It fades from a pinkish peach at the toe through a deeper amber orange toward the heel, and the translucency lets the color shift depending on the light.

The upper combines tumbled leather on the main panels with suede on the lower sections. Gold hardware hits the eyelets and the Jumpman logo on the tongue. The support wings and lace lock carry a muted olive tone that complements the cream base.

The shoe comes packaged in a custom box featuring illustrated Birds of Paradise flower artwork in orange, gold, and blue tones. It’s a nice presentation that fits the colorway theme well.

Given how the women’s Jordan 4 market has been moving lately, this one will likely generate strong interest when it drops.

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Air Jordan 4 “Birds of Paradise”

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The Bird of Paradise is a tropical flower native to South Africa, known for its striking orange and blue petals that resemble a bird in flight. Jordan Brand drew from that imagery for both the colorway and the packaging on this release.

Also the translucent orange outsole is the clearest visual reference to the flower. The cream and grey upper keeps things relatively neutral, letting the sole carry the color story.

Women’s exclusive Air Jordan 4 releases have performed well on the resale market in recent years. With colorways like the “Shimmer” and “Craft” both generating significant demand well after their initial release dates.

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According to Livebitez on Instagram, she alleged took to her IG Story to post a picture of her, the Columbus-born femcee, and her sons with Savage, Kamari and Ashaad. Not only that, but this social media post also led many to believe that Keyanna was at Latto’s baby shower with 21 Savage.

Of course, none of this is any explicit confirmation, but fans are still trying to connect the dots and scrutinize every little detail. Regardless of who was where, it does seem like Keyanna Joseph is supporting Big Mama on her journey and happy for 21. Their relationship is something they keep very private, but it seems like they are still very committed to a healthy, amicable, and loving coparenting dynamic.

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Who Is 21 Savage’s Wife?

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For those unaware, 21 Savage’s alleged wife Keyanna Joseph is a business entrepreneur specifically in the realm of beauty and cosmetics, leading the Beauty By Nukee brand. They reportedly started out as high school sweethearts, welcoming their two sons pretty early in the 2010s decade.

Joseph and Savage reportedly tied the knot back in 2020 following the latter’s visa issues and ICE arrest over his immigration status. But some folks have speculated this marriage was only for legal and business reasons tied to this status debacle. Divorce rumors also spread, but they never got any explicit confirmation or denial.

In any case, while their relationship status is unclear, Keyanna Joseph seems supportive of Latto and 21 Savage. So maybe fans are going a bit too far by making a fuss out of the marriage and its vagueness. But the important thing is for all of them to focus on the family and maintain healthy communication and companionship.

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“DIS ALL I WANT TO HEAR TURN DAT OTHER S**T OFF HAPPY MEMORIAL WEEKEND P***Y,” he wrote on his IG Story, sharing the video to the new track.

This led a lot of fans to debate about the new record, whether or not he’s dissing anyone specifically, and a whole lot more. Some fans appreciate the Atlanta artist’s new delivery and his co-sign of a rising talent, whereas others didn’t like the direction of the “Smaxk Or Die” remix.

But regarding this new Instagram message, many fans immediately connected this to Drizzy. For those unaware, here’s what fans took note of on the ICEMAN track “Whisper My Name.”

“Baby boy, please / I heard what you said to lil’ bro about mе / Yeah, and when you run into the Iceman, what you gon’ do except freeze? / You not ’bout to squeeze, you not in the streets / I’m cutting n***as off at the knees, there ain’t no standing on business with me,” he rapped on the cut. Carti’s alias, and the name of his purported upcoming album, is BABY BOI.

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Drake & Playboi Carti Beef

While Playboi Carti and Drake have worked together before, it’s more likely than not that Drake is no longer friends with Playboi Carti. That’s because Carti has closely aligned himself with two of the OVO mogul’s rivals over the years: The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar.

K.Dot appeared thrice on MUSIC, whereas Abel Tesfaye recently took him on the “After Hours Til Dawn” tour. So it doesn’t seem like The Boy is too keen on maintaining even the slightest bit of connection to those two.

We’ll see if this actually develops into anything beyond social media shade.

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The shoe uses a cream and black base with gold metallic hardware throughout. The support wings on the side are rendered in full gold metal rather than the standard plastic, which immediately sets this one apart from most AJ4 releases.

The eyelets also carry the same gold finish. Roman numerals appear on the heel counter of each shoe, with II on one and III on the other. Crystal-style studs sit above the numerals, adding another layer of detail that leans into the jewelry and bling aesthetic of that era.

The “Musik” joins a growing Air Jordan 4 release calendar that already includes the Georgetown colorway and the Berlin colorway, both also expected in 2027. Jordan Brand has been leaning heavily on the AJ4 silhouette across multiple themed releases. This one fits that pattern while standing out visually from the others.

The gold hardware and Roman numeral heel details make this one of the more distinctive AJ4 mockups to surface in a while.

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Air Jordan 4 “Musik”

The 90s and early 2000s hip-hop era was defined by bold jewelry, gold chains, and a general embrace of style. Artists like Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West made iced-out accessories a central part of their image during that period.

The Air Jordan 4 “Musik” pulls from that world through its gold metallic wings, crystal studs, and Roman numeral heel detailing. The cream leather upper keeps the base clean, letting the hardware do the talking.

The black midsole and outsole ground the shoe without pulling attention away from the gold elements above. Overall it is a loud shoe by AJ4 standards.

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Release Date: May 22, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from GET + OUT + MY + WAY

These n***as is lame, they gon’ steal that lane,
I’ma die on the hill with all of my demons,
Fifty racks in my bag, going to spend it all day,
We don’t give a f**k about no season

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Release Date: May 22, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop / Afrobeats

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from 24 Hours

Alright, look,
Push back, girl, you got to resist,
Your ex had you locked up for the summer,
Had your girls in the group chat saying, “Free sis,”
Broke out, now he’s going to be pissed

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Release Date: May 22, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from In The Car

Want to smash under the stars? I told her a**, “Jump in my car,”
Legs on the ceiling, sexual healing,
Something like Marvin, but I’m nothing like his last name,
Heavy sex drive, now she jumping in the fast lane

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We’ve already seen the photo of Drake presenting Akademiks with his official iced-out, owl OVO chain. Now, the podcaster returns with more footage of the moment he received the coveted jewelry.

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In the clip, the Toronto icon is sitting across from Ak at a restaurant. Unsurprisingly, Akademiks is shocked to see the gift. “It’s not real, is it?” he asks. “It’s legit? For me?” Drake shyly answers, “Overdue.” To be fair, the rapper isn’t lying. Akademiks has held him down against backlash and global mockery, often targeting Lamar and anyone else in the industry who dared to stand against the 6 God.

Moreover, Akademiks also previously detailed his experience visiting Toronto. Apparently, Drake sent his private jet to fly him to Canada, then rolled out the red-carpet treatment to ensure Ak had the best visit ever. Akademiks was so smitten with the ordeal that, while they were in the car, he said the stoplights all turned green as if Drake had run the city, further emphasizing the “mob boss” mentality surrounding the rapper and Toronto.

Check out DJ Akademiks and Drake having a moment below.

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“When I seen the Michael Jackson movie, that was inspiring,” said Snoop. “Very inspiring, because it was great storytelling. The acting, the believability, and the nephew becoming Mike. Just, performances. All of that sh*t. It just was exciting to see. I put a spark in me.”

Snoop Wants To Look At Himself Objectively

Further, Snoop revealed that he was able to view the film before it was released to the world. Big Boy added that he, too, saw the movie in a private screening and thought it was incredible. He asked Snoop whether that got his mental wheels turning, seeing a production like Jackson’s. “It gets you into a mode of storytelling. You look at the storytelling, you look at the characters, and you look at how much you know, and how much you didn’t know.”

Big Boy also wanted to know if it was going to be strange for Snoop to watch a movie about his own life story. “I mean, I never looked at my highlights, so I don’t really know what my life was,” the rapper replied. “I’m living life. So, if I see something, I hear it, I’m amused by it. Because it’s like, ‘Damn. I did that? That was me?’ ‘Cause I don’t watch me. I’m too busy doing me.”

Are you ready for a Snoop Dogg biopic? Check out the clip of Snoop Dogg and Big Boy chopping it up below.

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The Loss Of A Legend

Alongside DJ E-Z Rock, who died in 2014, Rob Base helped reshape late-1980s Hip Hop with the release of “It Takes Two.” It was a record that became one of the genre’s most recognizable crossover hits. Additionally, “Joy and Pain” has also become a legendary Hip Hop party and club classic. “It Takes Two” was built around an infectious James Brown-inspired energy and Lyn Collins’ sample work. The song moved between block parties, radio stations, clubs, movies, commercials, and generations.

Moreover, the duo’s success helped push Rap music further into the mainstream during a period when Hip Hop was still fighting for industry legitimacy. Decades later, “It Takes Two” remains part of the culture’s DNA, being sampled, referenced, and hailed as one of the records that permanently altered the sound and commercial reach of Hip Hop.

This is a major for Hip Hop. We celebrate Rob Base’s legacy by running back his entire catalog. Check out some of his hits above and below.

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