AZ Chike Reveals ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ Tracklist With Tyler, The Creator x2
AZ Chike is taking things up a level. The Los Angeles rapper has revealed the official tracklist for his upcoming album No Rest for the Wicked, and the guest list immediately stands out: Tyler, The Creator appears twice, while JMSN also joins the project.
The 14-track album arrives September 18, 2026, marking a major moment in AZ Chike’s rise following his appearance alongside Kendrick Lamar on “peekaboo” from GNX. Apple Music currently lists No Rest for the Wicked as a 14-song release scheduled for the same date.
But there’s more to this tracklist than the features.
The Full Tracklist
- MERCY
- LAMB TRUCK KEYS
- SKY ROCKETS
- GOD’S FAVORITE
- NEED YOUR LOVE (feat. JMSN)
- LOOK LIKE MY MAMA (feat. Tyler, The Creator)
- ARE YOU TIRED YET?
- WONDER
- NEGATIVE
- PACKED UP
- UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS
- THE WORLD IS OURS (feat. Tyler, The Creator)
- ROCK BOTTOM
- HATEFUL + UNGRATEFUL
The most obvious headline is Tyler, The Creator appearing twice. JMSN is the only other officially listed guest on the revealed tracklist — making the project feel deliberately curated rather than overloaded with features. AZ Chike isn’t throwing a dozen recognizable names onto the album; he’s building around a relatively small group of collaborators.
Listen to No Rest for The Wicked
AZ Chike’s No Rest for The Wicked is officially out now.
The 14-track album features Tyler, The Creator on two songs — “Look Like My Mama” and “The World Is Ours” — with JMSN also appearing on “Need Your Love.” The project is available to stream now following its September 18, 2026 release via Warner Records.
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The album runs for 14 tracks, with production credits including Tyler, The Creator, Pharrell Williams, Terrace Martin, Sounwave and Hit-Boy, among others.
And yes — Kendrick Lamar does not appear on the released 14-track tracklist. That means the speculation around a Kendrick feature remains just that: speculation, rather than a confirmed feature on the album.
Tyler, The Creator Appears Twice
AZ Chike and Tyler, The Creator have already given listeners a preview of their chemistry with “Look Like My Mama,” which arrived on August 28 alongside a cinematic music video. The visual was built around a playful series of film references, including Napoleon Dynamite, Sinners, and Men in Black, set around the fictional NRFTW High School.
Tyler isn’t simply showing up for one guest verse and disappearing — he’s attached to two songs, “Look Like My Mama” and “The World Is Ours,” making him one of the most important outside voices on the album and potentially one of the project’s defining creative relationships.
JMSN Adds Another Layer
Then there’s JMSN on “Need Your Love.” His inclusion makes sense alongside the project’s broader West Coast and alternative R&B sensibilities. Rather than building a conventional rap-heavy guest list, AZ Chike appears to be creating room for different textures across the album.
The tracklist moves from titles like “MERCY,” “GOD’S FAVORITE,” and “WONDER” to darker titles such as “NEGATIVE,” “ROCK BOTTOM,” and “HATEFUL + UNGRATEFUL.” Even without hearing every record, the sequencing suggests a project that could move between confidence, pressure, introspection, and confrontation.
And Then There’s Kendrick Lamar
This is where the rollout gets interesting: Kendrick Lamar does not appear on the officially revealed tracklist.
That’s notable, given AZ Chike and Kendrick already have an established connection through “peekaboo” on GNX, and speculation about another collaboration intensified after Chike shared studio images of himself with Kendrick earlier this month. Earlier reports had even suggested Kendrick would appear on No Rest for the Wicked.
Now the official tracklist has arrived without his name — leaving fans with a question: is Kendrick actually off the album, or is AZ Chike holding something back?
For now, the responsible answer is that Kendrick is not officially credited on the revealed tracklist. There’s speculation a Kendrick collaboration could still appear as a surprise, or that a previously teased record was changed before release — but there’s no confirmed evidence his feature was pulled or that a hidden track is guaranteed. Don’t mistake the speculation for confirmation.
“NEGATIVE” Could Be Worth Watching
One track that could attract particular attention is “NEGATIVE.” The song has already generated discussion among Kendrick fans, with speculation around its connection to the GNX era and AZ Chike’s relationship with Kendrick. That doesn’t confirm anything — but it makes “NEGATIVE” one of the more intriguing titles to watch when the album lands.
From “peekaboo” to His Own Moment
The bigger story is what AZ Chike has done with the opportunity. His appearance on Kendrick Lamar’s “peekaboo” gave him a huge introduction to a worldwide audience — one of the standout examples of Kendrick using GNX to spotlight artists from the Los Angeles and broader West Coast scene. Apple Music currently lists “peekaboo” among AZ Chike’s top songs, alongside his own recent material.
But No Rest for the Wicked is where Chike gets to prove the Kendrick co-sign wasn’t the peak. A major co-sign can introduce an artist to millions of listeners — it can’t make them stay. The album has to do that.
Production May Matter as Much as the Features
The guest list is grabbing headlines, but the production credits deserve attention too. Pharrell Williams and Hit-Boy are among the heavyweight producers connected to the project. Tyler, JMSN, Pharrell, and Hit-Boy represent very different creative worlds — if AZ Chike manages to make those influences feel cohesive rather than disconnected, No Rest for the Wicked could become a genuine statement about where he fits within the current West Coast rap landscape.
AZ Chike Is Moving Beyond the Co-Sign
There’s an easy narrative available here: AZ Chike is the rapper who appeared on Kendrick Lamar’s GNX. But that’s already becoming outdated. The more interesting story is that he’s now building his own world — two Tyler, The Creator collaborations, a JMSN feature, production from major names, a 14-track album, and Kendrick still hovering over the conversation despite not appearing on the official tracklist.
Not another Kendrick moment. Not simply another viral feature. An AZ Chike moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does AZ Chike’s No Rest for the Wicked come out? Friday, September 18, 2026 — 14 tracks total.
Who features on the album? Tyler, The Creator on two tracks (“Look Like My Mama” and “The World Is Ours”), and JMSN on one (“Need Your Love”).
Does Kendrick Lamar appear on the album? Not on the officially revealed tracklist, despite earlier speculation — no confirmed evidence a feature was pulled or that a hidden track exists.
Who produced the album? Pharrell Williams and Hit-Boy are among the producers connected to the project.
Bottom Line
AZ Chike’s No Rest for the Wicked arrives September 18 with a tightly curated guest list, heavyweight production, and one glaring absence that’s fueling as much conversation as everything that’s actually confirmed. Whether Kendrick Lamar ultimately shows up remains the biggest open question — but the tracklist is set, and on release day, we find out whether AZ Chike is ready to carry the moment himself.
