Platinum-selling West Coast rapper AZ Chike just dropped his highly anticipated album, No Rest for the Wicked, via Warner Records. Stream it here. The 14-track project features Tyler, The Creator and JMSN, with production from Tyler, The Creator, Pharrell, Hit-Boy, Sounwave, Terrace Martin, and more. This one arrives right on time—the internet, the culture, and the entire West Coast have had their eyes on Chike.
That momentum was on full display last week when Chike hosted an exclusive Los Angeles preview of No Rest for the Wicked, gathering more than 200 fans and tastemakers for an early listen. Tonight, Warner Records and Chike celebrate the release with an album party in his hometown of Los Angeles—another milestone in a breakout year that’s positioned him at the forefront of the city’s next generation of rap talent.
The Singles That Set the Stage
Chike previewed the record with his explosive single “Look Like My Mama,” featuring and produced by Grammy Award-winning icon Tyler, The Creator. It’s a bold pairing that cements the chemistry between two singular voices. The track’s music video, directed by Stacking Memories, has already racked up over 5 million YouTube views in just two weeks.
“Look Like My Mama” followed “Packed Up,” produced by 3x Grammy Award-winning producer and rapper Hit-Boy. Its signature horn arrangements and hard-hitting beats set the tone for this defining chapter of Chike’s career.
Hitting the Road with Monster Energy
Last month, Chike announced his first-ever solo headlining tour: Monster Energy Outbreak Presents: AZ Chike – No Rest For The Wicked. The North American run kicks off October 5th in Houston, TX, and hits major cities including Dallas, Atlanta, and New York, plus a sold-out Los Angeles stop, before wrapping November 9th in Seattle, WA. Grab tickets HERE.
Leading the West Coast Renaissance
Chike opened 2026 landing on multiple “Artists to Watch” and “Most Anticipated” lists, and he continues to earn praise from critics, tastemakers, and fans alike. Following a breakout performance at Camp Flog Gnaw and a string of high-profile releases, he’s emerged as one of the defining voices of a new era in Los Angeles rap.
He’s also become one of hip-hop’s most sought-after collaborators, appearing alongside artists including Hit-Boy, Ray Vaughn, 6lack, and Peysoh. Chike’s profile reached new heights with his standout feature on “peekaboo” from Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy Award-winning album GNX, introducing his unmistakable style to audiences worldwide and earning him a 2026 BMI award.
Chike isn’t simply participating in the West Coast renaissance—he’s helping lead it. Stream No Rest for the Wicked now and catch him on tour this fall.
