AzChike
American rapper
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Damaria Kayshawn Walker, better known by his stage name AZ Chike, is an American rapper. He released his debut album, Rich & Ratchet, in 2019.
July 28, 1995
- Rapper
- singer
- songwriter
AZ Chike | |
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| Born | Damaria Kayshawn Walker July 28, 1995 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip-hop |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | |
| Member of | AZ Cult |
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 10 September 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 the single "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 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)