Travis Scott facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Travis Scott
Scott in 2019
Born	Jacques Bermon Webster II (1991-04-30) April 30, 1991 (age 34) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Other names	La Flame Cactus Jack Trav Travi$ Scott
Occupation	Rapper singer songwriter record producer
Years active	2008–present
Works	Discography production videography
Partner(s)	Kylie Jenner (2017–2023)
Children	2
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Origin	Missouri City, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Hip-hop trap pop rap
Labels	Grand Hustle Epic Very GOOD Beats Cactus Jack
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Jacques Bermon Webster II (born April 30, 1991), known professionally as Travis Scott, is a famous American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has achieved great success with four number-one songs on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Many of his songs have also appeared on the charts.

Travis Scott has been nominated for ten Grammy Awards. He has won several other important awards, including a Latin Grammy Award, a Billboard Music Award, and an MTV Video Music Award. His music style mixes traditional hip-hop with a relaxed, "ambient" sound. He is greatly inspired by rappers Kanye West and Kid Cudi. His stage name, Travis Scott, comes from his favorite uncle and Kid Cudi's real name, Scott Mescudi.

In 2012, Scott signed his first big record deal with Epic Records. He also signed a deal with Kanye West's GOOD Music to be a producer. In 2013, he joined Grand Hustle Records, owned by rapper T.I.. Scott released his first project, a mixtape called Owl Pharaoh, in 2013. This was followed by another mixtape, Days Before Rodeo, in 2014.

His first studio album, Rodeo (2015), was very successful. It included popular songs like "3500" and "Antidote". "Antidote" reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. His second album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016), became his first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. In 2017, Scott formed a duo called Huncho Jack with rapper Quavo. They released a collaborative album together.

Scott's third studio album, Astroworld (2018), was highly praised and became his second number-one album. It featured his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, "Sicko Mode" (with Drake). In 2019, his own record label, Cactus Jack Records, released the album JackBoys, which also topped the Billboard 200.

With his songs "Highest in the Room" (2019), "The Scotts" (with Kid Cudi) (2020), and "Franchise" (with Young Thug and M.I.A.) (2020), Scott made history. He became the first artist on the Billboard Hot 100 to have three songs debut at number one in less than a year. After some time and five years since his last solo album, Scott released Utopia in 2023. This became his fourth number-one album in a row. It included top-ten hits like "Meltdown" (with Drake), "Fein" (with Playboi Carti), and "K-pop" (with Bad Bunny and The Weeknd).

Besides his music, Scott is known for his relationship with media personality Kylie Jenner. He has also worked with big brands like Nike, Dior, and McDonald's. His record label, Cactus Jack, started in 2017, has signed artists like Don Toliver and Sheck Wes. Scott has faced some public attention regarding concert safety.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Jacques Bermon Webster II was born on April 30, 1991, in Houston, Texas. He spent his early years with his grandmother in South Park, Houston. This neighborhood, known for its challenges, influenced him. Later, he moved to Missouri City, a suburban area, to live with his parents. His mother worked for Apple, and his father ran his own business. His father was also a soul musician, and his grandfather was a jazz composer.

Travis Scott went to Elkins High School and graduated at seventeen. He enjoyed musical theater during high school. He then attended the University of Texas at San Antonio but left in his second year to focus completely on his music career.

Starting His Music Journey

After leaving college, Scott moved to New York City. He worked with a friend named Mike Waxx, who owned a music website. Scott often slept on his friend's floor and spent time at a music studio. Feeling stuck in New York, he moved to Los Angeles, California, after just four months.

In Los Angeles, things were tough. His friend who promised housing left him, and his parents stopped supporting him financially. He had to move back to Houston briefly before returning to Los Angeles. There, he slept on a friend's couch. Later, rapper T.I., who owned Grand Hustle Records, heard one of Scott's songs called "Lights (Love Sick)". T.I.'s team contacted Scott, and T.I. even rapped over one of Scott's beats.

Music Career Highlights

First Mixtapes and Albums

Scott performing in 2013

Travis Scott's first solo project was a mixtape called Owl Pharaoh. It was supposed to be a free download in 2012 but was delayed. Later, Kanye West and Mike Dean helped recreate the project. On March 22, 2013, Scott released the music video for "Quintana," a song from Owl Pharaoh. XXL magazine also named him one of their "Freshman Class of 2013" artists. On April 2, 2013, Scott announced Owl Pharaoh would be released on iTunes Store on May 21, 2013.

Scott performing in 2014

In 2014, Scott performed a new song at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. He later confirmed it would be on his second mixtape, Days Before Rodeo. On May 5, 2014, he released the full song, "Don't Play." This song became the main single from Days Before Rodeo. After the success of Days Before Rodeo, Scott went on a concert tour called The Rodeo Tour in 2015 with rapper Young Thug. Famous artists like Kanye West and Justin Bieber made guest appearances on the tour.

Rodeo and Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight

Rodeo was released on September 4, 2015. It featured many guest artists like Quavo, Kanye West, and Justin Bieber. The album had two main songs: "3500" and "Antidote". "Antidote" became his highest-charting song at the time, reaching number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. Rodeo was well-received by critics and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart.

Scott performing in August 2015

On January 4, 2016, Scott announced he was working on a new album. On May 17, 2016, he revealed the title of his second album would be Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight. He also confirmed his third album would be called Astroworld. On June 3, 2016, a song with Young Thug and Quavo called "Pick Up the Phone" was released. This song reached number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight was released on September 2, 2016. On September 11, 2016, it became Scott's first number-one album on the U.S. Billboard 200.

Cactus Jack Records and Astroworld Success

In March 2017, Travis Scott announced he was starting his own record label called Cactus Jack Records. He also worked on a collaborative album with rapper Quavo. This album, Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho, was released on December 21, 2017, under the name "Huncho Jack." It debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200.

Scott performing at Openair Frauenfeld in 2019

On August 3, 2018, Scott released his third studio album, Astroworld. It was highly praised and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album's second single, "Sicko Mode", became his first solo number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100. After the album's release, Scott announced the Astroworld Festival, a music festival named after the album.

Recent Music and Collaborations

On April 18, 2019, Scott released "Power is Power" with SZA and The Weeknd for the TV series Game of Thrones. On October 4, 2019, he released "Highest in the Room", which debuted at number one on the Hot 100. In December 2019, Scott released JackBoys, a compilation album with artists from his Cactus Jack label.

In April 2020, Scott performed five virtual concerts in the video game Fortnite Battle Royale. These shows had over 27 million viewers. During these performances, he premiered a new song with Kid Cudi called "The Scotts". This song also debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. In September 2020, he released "Franchise" with Young Thug and M.I.A.. This song also debuted at number one, making him the first artist to have three songs debut at number one in less than a year.

Return to Performing and Utopia

From 2020 to 2021, Scott began hinting at his fourth studio album, Utopia. On April 22, 2022, he was featured on "Hold That Heat" with Future. He performed at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards on May 15, 2022, which was his first major performance since some concert safety issues in 2021. In August 2022, Scott performed his first solo show at The O2 Arena in London.

On July 21, 2023, Scott released "K-pop" with Bad Bunny and The Weeknd, the lead single for Utopia. On July 28, Utopia was released, along with his musical film Circus Maximus. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it his fourth consecutive number-one album. In February 2024, Scott performed at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

On August 18, 2024, Scott announced a remastered version of his mixtape Days Before Rodeo would be released on August 23, making it available on streaming platforms for the first time.

Other Projects

Cactus Jack Records

Cactus Jack Records is a record label started by Travis Scott in 2017. It works with Epic Records. The label aims to help new artists. Travis Scott has said he wants to "help other artists, launch new names, to provide opportunities." Artists like Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, and SoFaygo have signed with Cactus Jack Records.

Astroworld Festival

After his album Astroworld was released, Scott started the Astroworld Festival. This is an annual concert event held near the old Six Flags AstroWorld theme park. The festival has featured many popular artists.

Fashion Collaborations

Travis Scott is known for his unique style, mixing high-end fashion with streetwear. This has led to many collaborations with clothing brands.

• In 2015, he worked with A Bathing Ape (BAPE) on a collection of hoodies and T-shirts.
• In 2016, he designed a clothing collection with Diamond Supply Co..
• In 2017, he collaborated with the Houston Rockets basketball team, designing a T-shirt for their fans.
• In 2019, he announced a collaboration with Nike to release his Cactus Jack Air Jordan 1's.
• He has also worked with Evisu, Dior, Helmut Lang, and Saint Laurent.

Sneaker Collections

Travis Scott has released many popular sneaker collaborations:

• Helmut Lang (2017)
• Jordan Trunner LX (2017)
• Nike Air Force 1 (2017, 2018, 2019)
• Air Jordan 4 "Cactus Jack" (2018)
• Air Jordan 1 (2019)
• Air Jordan 6 (2019, 2021)
• Nike SB Dunk Low (2020)
• Nike Air Max 1 (2022)
• Dior B713 (2022)

Fortnite and McDonald's

In 2020, Travis Scott worked with Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite Battle Royale. They released new merchandise like clothing and action figures. Scott also performed a live concert inside the game, which was watched by millions.

In September 2020, Scott partnered with McDonald's to create a special meal called "The Travis Scott." This was the first time McDonald's had a nationally promoted celebrity meal since 1992. The meal was so popular that some McDonald's restaurants ran out of ingredients! They also released McDonald's and Cactus Jack-branded merchandise, including a McNugget-shaped pillow.

PlayStation and The Scotts

In October 2020, Scott joined the PlayStation team as a creative partner to promote the PlayStation 5 console. They released special merchandise and an unboxing video for the console.

Travis Scott is also part of a music duo called The Scotts with his friend and mentor, Kid Cudi. They released a number-one song called "The Scotts" in 2020. They have been working on a collaborative album together.

Film Work

Scott made his acting debut in the 2021 film Gully as a movie store owner. He also signed a movie production deal with A24 in 2021. He announced that he had finished writing a film based on his album Utopia, which was later revealed to be Circus Maximus.

Musical Style and Influences

Scott performing in 2017

Travis Scott uses many special sound effects in his music, like Auto-Tune, phasing, and delays. These effects are heavily influenced by producers Mike Dean and Alex Tumay. His music style is often described as "ambient," meaning it creates a certain mood or atmosphere. Scott himself has said, "I'm not hip-hop," suggesting his music goes beyond traditional hip-hop.

His musical style is described as hip-hop, trap, and pop rap. He has stated that Björk is a huge inspiration for him. He is also influenced by artists like Bon Iver, Kid Cudi, Kanye West, and Tame Impala.

Creative Vision and Philanthropy

Travis Scott has shown interest in Broadway theater and wants to create his own musical in the future. He has also worked with famous photographers like David LaChappelle, who shot the cover art for his Astroworld album.

Cactus Jack Foundation

In November 2020, Scott started the Cactus Jack Foundation. This foundation helps young people in Houston with school costs and creative projects. In December 2021, the foundation gave thousands of toys to children in Houston. In May 2022, Scott announced he would give $1 million in scholarships to 100 college students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) through his foundation.

Project Heal

In 2022, Scott launched Project HEAL through his Cactus Jack Foundation. This project focuses on helping young people, especially those from disadvantaged communities. It provides $5 million for community programs in Texas, Scott's home state.

Personal Life

Travis Scott began dating media personality Kylie Jenner in April 2017. Their daughter was born in February 2018. They separated in September 2019 but spent time together during the COVID-19 pandemic for their daughter's sake, which led to them getting back together. In September 2021, Jenner announced they were expecting their second child. Their son was born in February 2022. The couple separated again by January 2023.

Discography

Studio albums

• Rodeo (2015)
• Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016)
• Astroworld (2018)
• Utopia (2023)

Collaborative albums

• Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho (with Quavo as Huncho Jack) (2017)
• JackBoys (with Cactus Jack Records) (2019)

Filmography

Awards and Nominations

Tours

Headlining

• Rodeo Tour (2015)
• Birds Eye View Tour (2017)
• Astroworld: Wish You Were Here Tour (2018–2019)
• Astroworld Festival (also known as Astrofest) (2018–2019, 2021)
• Circus Maximus Tour (2023–2024)

Supporting

• Never Sober Tour (with Juicy J and Project Pat) (2015)
• The Madness Fall Tour (with The Weeknd and Banks) (2015)
• Anti World Tour (with Rihanna) (2016)

Images for kids

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  A McDonald's sign reading "Travis Scott was here"

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  A McDonald's sign reading "Cactus Jack was here" in St. Petersburg, Florida

See also

In Spanish: Travis Scott para niños