# AZ Chike

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American rapper

AZ Chike AZ Chike in 2025 Background information Also known as AzChike Born Damaria Kayshawn Walker July 28, 1995[citation needed] Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Hip-hop Occupations Rapper singer songwriter Instrument Vocals Years active 2013–present Labels Warner Atlantic Machine Works Asylum Member of AZ Cult

Musical artist

**Damaria Kayshawn Walker** is an American [rapper](/source/Rapper) better known by the stage name **AZ Chike** (also stylized as **AzChike**). He released his debut album, *Rich & Ratchet*, in 2019.

## Early life

AZ Chike grew up in South Central [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles).[1] After high school, he worked several jobs, including one at [Sprouts Farmers Market](/source/Sprouts_Farmers_Market), but quit in 2015 to pursue making music.[2]

## Career

AZ Chike has rapped since 2013.[2] Around the same time, he and his friends formed the AZ Cult, a four-member [hip-hop](/source/Hip-hop) collective. In 2017, his song "Burn Rubber Again" went viral and garnered millions of listens on [SoundCloud](/source/SoundCloud). Shortly after, he received a co-sign from [Shoreline Mafia](/source/Shoreline_Mafia), released his debut mixtape, *My World*, and performed at [Rolling Loud](/source/Rolling_Loud).[1] He also toured with Shoreline Mafia.[2]

In 2019, AZ Chike signed with [Atlantic Records](/source/Atlantic_Records), specifically its Machine Works label, and [Asylum Records](/source/Asylum_Records).[3] He also released his debut album, *Rich & Ratchet*, and went on tour with rapper 1TakeJay.[4][5] The same year, he released a three-song [EP](/source/EP), *AlmightyChike*, with rapper Almighty Suspect.[6] One year later, in 2020, AZ Chike released *Yors Truly EP*.[3] From then on, AZ Chike's singles would court attention from publications like [*Pitchfork*](/source/Pitchfork_(website)), *[The Fader](/source/The_Fader)*, and *Revolt*.[6][7][8] In 2022, AZ Chike released the album *Chike Different*.[9]

In 2024, AZ Chike was featured on [Schoolboy Q](/source/Schoolboy_Q)'s album [*Blue Lips*](/source/Blue_Lips_(Schoolboy_Q_album)) on the song "Movie".[10] At Schoolboy Q and Devin Malik's show at [The Roxy Theatre](/source/The_Roxy_Theatre), AZ Chike performed a 30-minute set.[11] He performed at [Kendrick Lamar](/source/Kendrick_Lamar)'s *[The Pop Out: Ken & Friends](/source/The_Pop_Out%3A_Ken_%26_Friends)* in June at the [Kia Forum](/source/Kia_Forum).[12] The same year, he appeared on [Kendrick Lamar](/source/Kendrick_Lamar)'s album [*GNX*](/source/GNX_(album)) on the song "[Peekaboo](/source/Peekaboo_(song))".[13]

On 21 February 2025, AZ Chike released "Whatx2" as a single along with its music video, simultaneously announcing his signing to [Warner Records](/source/Warner_Records).[14]

On 10 September 2025, AZ Chike was featured on [Kai Cenat](/source/Kai_Cenat)'s [Mafiathon 3](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mafiathon_3&action=edit&redlink=1) Freestyle, Where he rapped over an untitled beat soonly to be revealed as "Hit A Nerve". [15]

On November 14, 2025, AZ Chike released the single "Hit A Nerve", along with a music video on [YouTube](/source/YouTube). He promoted his upcoming album titled *N.R.F.T.W.*, which was labeled multiple times through the video.[16]

## Personal life

AZ Chike has two younger brothers.[2]

## Discography

**Studio albums**

- *N.R.F.T.W.* (TBA)

- *Don't Die Yet* (2024) (with Low the Great)

- *Spooky Summer* (2024)

- *CHIZZLE* (2024)

- *Born to Be Important* (2023)

- *I.S.W.I.L.L* (2022)

- *Chike Different* (2022)

- *Kourtesy of Us* (2021)

- *Rich & Ratchet* (2019)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_1-1) Acevedo, Kai (2019-09-25). ["The Break Presents: AzChike"](https://www.xxlmag.com/azchike-interview-the-break/). *XXL Mag*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:1_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:1_2-3) ["An Interview With Rising LA Star, AzChike"](https://www.passionweiss.com/2018/10/02/azchike-interview/). *Passion of the Weiss*. 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:2_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:2_3-1) ["AzChike | Yors Truly"](https://www.flaunt.com/blog/azchike-yors-truly). *FLAUNT*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["AzChike's New Project 'Rich & Ratchet' Is Out Everywhere"](https://www.power106.com/2019/09/25/azchikes-new-project-rich-ratchet-is-out-everywhere-2/). *KPWR-FM*. 2019-09-25. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Baig, Nishat (2020-03-26). ["Exclusive: We Chat With Asylum's AzChike"](https://theknockturnal.com/exclusive-azchike/). *The Knockturnal*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-auto_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-auto_6-1) Pierre, Alphonse (2019-02-28). ["The Ones: Almighty Suspect and AzChike's "Legend Killa""](https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/almighty-suspect-azchike-legend-killa-new-song-listen/). *Pitchfork*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Splice teams up with GRAMMY®-nominated Producer of the Year, Alissia"](https://www.thefader.com/2024/11/25/splice-teams-up-with-grammy-nominated-producer-of-the-year-alissia). *The FADER*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Cho, Regina. ["Rucci, AzChike, and Babystone Gorillas link up for "5Real" single"](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-01-03/146909/rucci-azchike-5real-song). *REVOLT*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Saponara, Michael (2024-11-27). ["Meet the Emerging California Rappers Who Appeared on Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' Album"](https://www.billboard.com/lists/kendrick-lamar-california-gnx-rappers/dody6/). *Billboard*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Diaz, Angel (2024-03-06). ["ScHoolboy Q's 'Blue Lips': All 18 Songs Ranked"](https://www.billboard.com/lists/schoolboy-qs-blue-lips-all-18-songs-ranked/). *Billboard*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Live Review + Photos: ScHoolboy Q featuring Devin Malik and AZCHIKE"](https://music.mxdwn.com/2024/08/21/reviews/show-reviews/live-review-schoolboy-q-featuring-devin-malik-and-azchike/). *mxdwn Music*. 2024-08-21. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Victorian_12-0)** Victorian, Brande (June 19, 2024). ["Kendrick Lamar Brings 25 L.A. Artists Together for Juneteenth Show, Playing Drake Diss Track "Not Like Us" Five Times"](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/kendrick-lamar-juneteenth-pop-out-drake-diss-not-like-us-five-times-1235927600/). *[The Hollywood Reporter](/source/The_Hollywood_Reporter)*. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Diaz, Angel (2024-12-06). ["AzChike Says Kendrick Lamar Already Had Him in Mind for 'Peekaboo' Feature"](https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/azchike-kendrick-lamar-peekaboo-1235847135/). *Billboard*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (2025-02-21). ["West Coast Star AZ Chike Signs With Warner Records, Drops New Single 'Whatx2'"](https://www.billboard.com/pro/az-chike-warner-records-kendrick-lamar-interview/). *Billboard*. Retrieved 2025-02-21.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Az, Chike (2025-09-10). ["Az Chike Featured on Kai Cenat's Mafiathon Freestyle"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7SDnXSEsdA). *YouTube*. Retrieved 2025-09-10.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Az, Chike (2025-11-14). ["Az Chike releases "Hit A Nerve". Also drops a music video for, 'Hit A Nerve'"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79_-QoU2dno). *YouTube*. Retrieved 2025-11-14.

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