Travis Scott

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Name:
Travis Scott
Real name:
Jacques Berman Webster II
Who is:
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Birth date:
(34 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Houston
Height:
5'10 ft ()
Weight:
148 lb (67 kg)
Relationship:
single
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Birth Sign:
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Biography of Travis Scott

Travis Scott (also known as Travi$ Scott, La Flame, and Cactus Jack, born Jacques Berman Webster II) is a rapper behind hit songs like "Butterfly Effect," "Can't Say," "Antidote," and "Mamacita," plus three platinum albums: Rodeo, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, and Astroworld. He's also known for his relationship with Kylie Jenner and as the father of her daughter. Critics hail him as a phenomenon, the personification of glamorous avant-garde style, the voice of a new generation, and hip-hop's king of chaos. Net worth: $60 million.
A Rapper Travis Scott
A Rapper Travis Scott

Childhood and Early Life

The future rap superstar was born in Houston, Texas, on April 30, 1992. He grew up in the Houston suburb of Missouri City. He lived with his grandmother Sili for the first seven years of his life while his parents worked long hours. His father Jacques ran his own business, while his mother Wanda worked as a sales associate at AT&T.
Little Travis Scott with his Father
Little Travis Scott with his Father
In 2005, Vanda became the only breadwinner in the family. Travis had three siblings: a younger sister, a younger brother Joshua, and an older brother Marcus, who has autism. The father decided to quit his job to dedicate himself fully to music. He played drums and wasn't the only musician in their family. The grandma's husband was a masterful jazz performer, and Travis's uncle played bass guitar. It was him who inspired the future rapper to take such a stage name, at least its first part.

The creatively gifted young Jacques attended the prestigious Elkins High School, where he participated in theater and got into rap. In 2008, he posted on Myspace the first song he had recorded with his friend. Soon after, he teamed up with classmate Jason Eric (known as OG Che$$) to form a group, creating rap music and producing tracks together.
Travis Scott and OG Che$$ – B.A.P.E.
After he graduated from high school in 2009, he became a student of the University of Texas in San Antonio, but it didn't last long. By his sophomore year, he realized that making music and writing lyrics interested him far more than studying international business, his chosen major. He dropped out of college, even after his parents cut off financial support to pressure him into staying in school.
Young Travis Scott
Young Travis Scott

Career Development

After dropping out, Webster set his sights on breaking into the music industry. He moved to New York, crashed at a friend's place, and worked on his music, but success didn't come overnight. He then relocated to Los Angeles, tracked down the email of sound engineer Anthony Kilhoffer, who worked with Kanye West, and sent him his tracks. Kanye West himself, head of GOOD Music, was impressed by the aspiring rapper's songs and invited him to work on the album Cruel Summer.
Travis Scott and Kanye West
Travis Scott and Kanye West
Meanwhile, Grand Hustle owner and rapper T.I. (Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.) reached out with a collaboration offer after falling in love with Travis's song "Lights (Love Sick)." When Travis visited his studio, T.I. freestyled over his track "Animal" and signed him as a solo artist to Epic Records, an affiliate of his company. A short time later, Scott also got a contract with Kanye's label.

In 2013, the Houston native contributed to Kanye's album Yeezus and Jay-Z's Magna Carta… Holy Grail. He also dropped his debut mixtape Owl Pharaoh, though its release date was pushed back several times. Travis dropped the track Blocka La Flame and released a music video for Quintana to promote the project. That same year, XXL magazine named him to their coveted Freshman Class list.
In 2013, Travis Scott's Career Started to Develop Rapidly
In 2013, Travis Scott's Career Started to Develop Rapidly
In 2014, the musician performed at the South by Southwest festival in Austin. Soon after, he released his second mixtape Days Before Rodeo, promoting it with tracks Don't Play and Mamacita. He then embarked on a US tour to support his upcoming album. The tour hit over twenty cities, including his hometown Houston, plus Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Seattle. He wowed audiences with his wildly energetic performance style. Major artists including Kanye West, Chris Brown, Wale, and Lil Baby joined him on stage throughout the tour.
Travis Scott – Mamacita
In 2015, Travis released his debut studio album Rodeo, which peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top Rap Albums chart. The album featured collaborations with major artists including The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Quavo, Young Thug, Future, and Chief Keef. The album's breakout hit Antidote cracked the Billboard Hot 100's top 20 and eventually went quadruple platinum.
Travis Scott's Height is 178 cm
Travis Scott's Height is 178 cm
In February 2016, Travis joined Alexander Wang's #WANGSQUAD campaign. The campaign featured Kylie Jenner, Alice Glass, Vince Staples, Metro Boomin, Tinashe, Big Sean, Vic Mensa, iLoveMakonnen, and skateboarder Curren Caples. In June, his collaboration with Young Thug, Pick Up the Phone, dropped. The track later went double platinum.
Travis Scott Ft Drake – Sicko Mode
Travis' second album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, released that September, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. The album tackles social issues like drug addiction and apathy. It also has lyrical and emotional motives. Travis said he wanted to prove he wasn't just passionate about rap, but committed to perfecting his craft.

The following January, Travis Scott announced his new fashion line in collaboration with luxury brand Helmut Lang. That March, Scott teamed up with Lil Uzi Vert and Quavo to drop the "Go Off" music video and announced his Birds Eye View tour, kicking off in New Orleans and wrapping up in Eugene, Oregon that June. The European leg launched in Paris at month's end, concluding in Turku, Finland in July.
Lil Uzi Vert, Quavo & Travis Scott - Go Off
Scott later joined Kendrick Lamar's tour—the Pulitzer Prize-winning artist who'd appeared in the "Goosebumps" video from Travis' second album. That December, hip-hop fans got their hands on Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho, his collaborative album with Quavo. He also contributed to Drake's More Life project. Their track "Portland" hit No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.

His latest album, Astroworld, released in 2018, earned rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Critics hailed it as a masterpiece that showcased his artistic evolution. The album's concept paid tribute to a shuttered amusement park from Scott's Houston hometown.
It was on top of the Billboard 200 chart (as the previous album), made it into Rolling Stone and Pitchfork lists of the best songs, and received Grammy nomination.
The album featured an all-star lineup including Scott's idol Kid Cudi, the legendary Stevie Wonder, The Weeknd, Nav, Gunna, Juice WRLD, and many other major artists.

Riding this wave of success, Scott became brand ambassador for Saint Laurent Paris' Spring 2019 collection. He graced GQ's cover alongside Kylie Jenner and created the "Stop Trying to Be God" music video featuring her. The video was later dubbed the year's wildest visual.
Travis Scott - Stop Trying to be God
2018 marked Scott's launch of Cactus Jack Records and his contribution to the Black Panther soundtrack alongside Chadwick Boseman. Rapper Smokepurpp became the label's first signee. That February, they dropped the "Fingers Blue" music video.
Smokepurpp ft. Travis Scott – Fingers Blue

Private Life of Travis_Scott

In 2017, the rapper began dating Kylie Jenner. The couple hit up social events together, including Coachella and basketball games. They got matching butterfly tattoos inspired by his song "Butterfly Effect."
Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner
Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner
In February 2018, the beauty mogul gave birth to their daughter Stormi, and he gifted her a $1.4 million Ferrari. In August, he surprised her with a vintage 1950s Rolls-Royce for her birthday. In 2019, rumors of infidelity sparked tension between them. They fought but ultimately worked things out for their daughter's sake, according to sources.

Before meeting Kylie, the musician dated model Chantel Jeffries. In 2015, there were rumors about his relationship with Rihanna.
Travis Scott with his Wife and Daughter
Travis Scott with his Wife and Daughter
The rapper hopes to study architecture at Harvard University. He's a Broadway theater fan who dreams of recording a covers album of Broadway hits and writing his own musical.
Travis Scott and his Little Daughter, Stormi
Travis Scott and his Little Daughter, Stormi

Travis Scott Now

In January 2019, the rapper appeared in the music video for "Mile High" from British singer James Blake's album Assume Form. The video literally launched him and his collaborator into outer space.
Travis Scott Now
Travis Scott Now
A month later, Travis performed at the Super Bowl halftime show, delivering "Sicko Mode." Shortly after, he dropped the video for "Can't Say," featuring motorcycle stunts and sleek Saint Laurent suits. He also appeared in Schoolboy Q's "Chopstix" video, playing the role of a bandleader.
Travis Scott - Can't Say
In April, it was revealed that Game of Thrones creators tapped him, The Weeknd, and SZA to record a song for the hit series' final season.

In 2020, Travis Scott released several music videos, including "Antisocial" for a song with Ed Sheeran, "Wake up" and "Franchise" for a song with Young Thug and M.I.A.
2020 also became a breakout year for Travis thanks to his McDonald's collaboration. The rapper and the fast-food giant released limited-edition Cactus Jack Meal sets featuring collectible figures.
  • Scott was very lucky in his career, Kanye West himself noticed the newcomer, and there his career began to grow, as did popularity.
    2021-05-17 10:34:03
  • From school, Travis was fond of rap and for good reason. See for yourself, now he is one of the most recognizable and popular musicians.
    2021-04-09 20:38:37
  • Well, I knew it was Kylie Jenner`s boyfriend. What else he did?
    2021-03-23 09:15:16
  • I really like Scott`s tracks. Very cool, especially I like highest in the room
    2021-03-07 18:24:48
  • Cool singer, I respect Travis. His music rocks!
    2021-02-05 19:38:26
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