Travis Scott, born Jacques Webster, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who rose to fame in 2012. He signed his first major label deal with Epic Records and also joined Kanye West’s GOOD Music’s VERY GOOD Beats. Scott’s association with GOOD Music was marked by his appearance in the label’s 2012 compilation ‘Cruel Summer’. He later signed a record deal with T.I.’s Grand Hustle imprint and made his debut on the music scene with his mixtape ‘Owl Pharaoh’ in 2013. Scott’s career took off with the release of his single ‘Antidote’ from his album ‘Rodeo’, which became a major hit and reached the top 20 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Since then, Scott’s career has been on a high, with successful albums like ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’ and the collaborative album ‘Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho’.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Jacques Berman Webster II
- Age: 31 Years, 31 Year Old Males
- Family: children: Stormi, Partner: Kylie Jenner
- Born Country: United States
- Rappers
- American Men
- Height: 6’3″ (190 cm), 6’3″ Males
- Notable Alumni: University Of Texas At San Antonio
- City: Houston, Texas
- U.S. State: Texas
- More Facts
- Education: University Of Texas At San Antonio
Childhood & Early Life
Travis Scott, born Jacques Webster on April 30, 1992, in Houston, Texas, spent much of his early years in Missouri City with his grandmother. He later moved to the suburbs to be with his father. He attended a private school before enrolling at Elkins High School, where he graduated in 2007. He then gained admission to the University of Texas at San Antonio but dropped out in his sophomore year to pursue a career in music. His parents stopped supporting him financially due to their anger over his decision.
Career
After dropping out of college, Travis Scott moved to New York City to start a career in music. He initially aimed to become a record producer and focused on hip-hop production. In New York, he spent a lot of time at Just Blaze studio. He formed the band ‘The Graduates’ with his longtime friend Chris Holloway and released their first EP on MySpace in 2008. In 2009, he formed a group called ‘The Classmates’ with his former classmate OG Chess and released two projects. However, financial and personal problems led to the disbandment of the group in 2012.
Travis Scott faced a period of temporary low in his life, both professionally and personally. He struggled financially and traveled between Los Angeles and Houston. However, his luck changed when TI of Grand Hustle Record heard Scott’s production and signed a deal with him. Scott’s first full-length project, a mixtape titled ‘Owl Pharaoh’, faced delays and was later re-created by Kanye West and Mike Dean. During this time, he released the track ‘Blocka La Flame’, a remix of Pusha T’s single ‘Blocka’.
In 2013, Scott released a music video for the song ‘Quintana’ and became a member of XXL’s Freshman Class. He released his debut single ‘Upper Echelon’ in March 2013. In 2014, he released the song ‘Don’t Play’ as a prelude to his first major label debut studio album ‘Days Before Rodeo’. The album’s success led to a concert tour called ‘The Rodeo Tour’, which featured special guest appearances from renowned artists.
In 2015, Scott released his highly anticipated album ‘Rodeo’, which debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album included the hit single ‘Antidote’, which became his highest-charting single on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. He continued to release successful singles and albums, including ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’ and ‘Astroworld’.
Personal Life & Legacy
Travis Scott started dating Kylie Jenner in 2017, and they have a daughter named Stormi. The couple has had an on-again, off-again relationship but continues to co-parent their children. Scott has been involved in controversies and scandals throughout his career, including charges of disorderly conduct and incidents at his concerts. In 2021, a crowd collapse at his Astroworld Festival resulted in multiple injuries and deaths, leading to criticism of Scott’s behavior. In 2023, he assaulted a sound technician at a nightclub.
Major Works
Travis Scott’s debut album ‘Rodeo’ and its single ‘Antidote’ were major successes. ‘Rodeo’ debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 chart and at number 1 on the Billboard Rap Album chart. ‘Antidote’ became his highest-charting single on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 16. His second album ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’ also achieved significant success and helped him secure a deal with Universal Music Publishing Group.
Future Plans
Travis Scott’s fourth studio album, titled ‘Utopia’, is set to release in June 2023.