The song samples "Kanet Rohi" written by Özcan Deniz, and performed by Rayan.

[3] On January 17, 2016, Future premiered his thirteenth mixtape Purple Reign, which included "Wicked" as the third track.

[5] The song was included on the streaming version of Future's fourth studio album, EVOL, which was released on in February 2016.

[8] Future appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 14, 2016, performing "Wicked".

[10] The song was also included on the set list for Future and Drake's 2016 Summer Sixteen Tour.