AzChike

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AZ Chike
Born
Damaria Kayshawn Walker

(1995-07-28) July 28, 1995 (age 30)
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Hip-hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2013–present
Labels
Member ofAZ Cult

Damaria Kayshawn Walker, better known by his stage name AZ Chike, is an American rapper. He released his debut album, Rich & Ratchet, in 2019.

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Early life

AZ Chike grew up in South Central Los Angeles. [1] After high school, he worked several jobs, including one at 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 collective. In 2017, his song "Burn Rubber Again" went viral and garnered millions of listens on SoundCloud. Shortly after, he received a co-sign from Shoreline Mafia, released his debut mixtape, My World, and performed at Rolling Loud. [1] He also toured with Shoreline Mafia. [2]

In 2019, AZ Chike signed with Atlantic Records, specifically its Machine Works label, and 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, 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, 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's album Blue Lips on the song "Movie". [10] At Schoolboy Q and Devin Malik's show at The Roxy Theatre, AZ Chike performed a 30-minute set. [11] He performed at Kendrick Lamar's The Pop Out: Ken & Friends in June at the Kia Forum. [12] The same year, he appeared on Kendrick Lamar's album GNX on the song "Peekaboo". [13]

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

On September 10, 2025. Az Chike was featured on Kai Cenat's Mafiathon 3 Freestyle. Where he rapped over an untitled beat soonly to be revealed as "Hit A Nerve". [15]

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

Personal life

AZ Chike has two younger brothers. [2]

Discography

Studio albums

References

  1. 1 2 Acevedo, Kai (2019-09-25). "The Break Presents: AzChike". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "An Interview With Rising LA Star, AzChike". Passion of the Weiss. 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  3. 1 2 "AzChike | Yors Truly". FLAUNT. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  4. ↑ "AzChike's New Project 'Rich & Ratchet' Is Out Everywhere". KPWR-FM. 2019-09-25. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  5. ↑ Baig, Nishat (2020-03-26). "Exclusive: We Chat With Asylum's AzChike". The Knockturnal. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  6. 1 2 Pierre, Alphonse (2019-02-28). "The Ones: Almighty Suspect and AzChike's "Legend Killa"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  7. ↑ "Splice teams up with GRAMMY®-nominated Producer of the Year, Alissia". The FADER. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  8. ↑ Cho, Regina. "Rucci, AzChike, and Babystone Gorillas link up for "5Real" single". REVOLT. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  9. ↑ Saponara, Michael (2024-11-27). "Meet the Emerging California Rappers Who Appeared on Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' Album". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  10. ↑ Diaz, Angel (2024-03-06). "ScHoolboy Q's 'Blue Lips': All 18 Songs Ranked". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  11. ↑ "Live Review + Photos: ScHoolboy Q featuring Devin Malik and AZCHIKE". mxdwn Music. 2024-08-21. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  12. ↑ 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". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  13. ↑ Diaz, Angel (2024-12-06). "AzChike Says Kendrick Lamar Already Had Him in Mind for 'Peekaboo' Feature". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  14. ↑ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (2025-02-21). "West Coast Star AZ Chike Signs With Warner Records, Drops New Single 'Whatx2'". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  15. ↑ Az, Chike (2025-09-10). "Az Chike Featured on Kai Cenat's Mafiathon Freestyle". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  16. ↑ Az, Chike (2025-11-14). "Az Chike releases "Hit A Nerve". Also drops a music video for, 'Hit A Nerve'". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
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