AZ Chike on The Associated Press

About this Interview

AZ Chike rose to mainstream fame after a feature on Kendrick Lamar's 2024 album "GNX." The Los Angeles rapper released his major label debut album, "No Rest for the Wicked," in September featuring tracks produced by Terrace Martin, Pharrell and more. Before embarking on a U.S. tour, he sat down with AP entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz to chat about the spirituality woven into the album and how mentors like Lamar and Martin inspire him.