Jacques Bermon Webster II (born April 30, 1991), known professionally as Travis Scott, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer who turned psychedelic trap into a stadium-scale religion. He came up in Houston, bounced through New York and Los Angeles chasing a production career, and eventually built a sonic identity so distinct, autotuned vocals layered over atmospheric, bass-heavy beats, that an entire generation of rappers started building in his wake. What separates Scott from the wave he created is range: he is as comfortable designing a Fortnite concert for 27 million players as he is filling Rome’s Circus Maximus with 70,000 fans losing their minds to “FE!N.”
His four studio albums, Rodeo, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, Astroworld, and Utopia, chart a steady escalation from underground buzz to global dominance. Astroworld gave him “Sicko Mode,” one of the defining rap songs of the 2010s, and Utopia opened at number one with nearly 500,000 first-week units, spawning the mosh-pit anthem “FE!N” and earning his tenth Grammy nomination without yet converting one into a win. Off the mic, Scott runs Cactus Jack Records, has reshaped sneaker culture through his Nike and Jordan collaborations, and maintains brand partnerships that stretch from McDonald’s to Dior to FC Barcelona.
The story, though, is not without its darkest chapter. The November 2021 Astroworld Festival crowd crush killed ten people and injured hundreds, casting a long shadow over Scott’s career and forcing a painful public reckoning. He returned to live performing in 2022, and the Circus Maximus World Tour (2023–2025) ultimately grossed $265 million across six continents, the highest-grossing solo rap tour in history, but the tragedy remains inseparable from any honest accounting of who Travis Scott is and what his legacy means.
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Quick Facts
| Real Name: | Jacques Bermon Webster II |
| Stage Name: | Travis Scott (formerly stylized as Travi$ Scott) |
| Profession: | Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur |
| Born: | April 30, 1991 |
| Age: | 34 (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace: | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Genre(s): | Hip-hop, trap, psychedelic rap, pop rap, experimental hip-hop |
| Known For: | Astroworld, “Sicko Mode,” the Circus Maximus Tour, Cactus Jack Records, Nike collaborations, and pioneering the “rage” aesthetic in live hip-hop performance |
| Notable Albums: | Rodeo; Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight; Astroworld; Utopia |
| Awards: | 10 Grammy nominations (0 wins), Latin Grammy Award, Billboard Music Award, MTV VMA, multiple BET Hip Hop Awards, I Am Hip Hop Award (2024) |
| Record Label(s): | Cactus Jack Records, Epic Records; formerly affiliated with GOOD Music and Grand Hustle |
| Zodiac Sign: | Taurus |
| Relationship: | Single; co-parents two children (Stormi, b. 2018, and Aire, b. 2022) with Kylie Jenner |
| Years Active: | 2008 to present |
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Video courtesy of Travis Scott’s official YouTube channel.
Early Life & Education
Travis Scott was born Jacques Bermon Webster II in Houston, Texas, and spent his first six years living with his grandmother in the South Park neighborhood, an area notorious for crime and instability. His family moved him to the suburb of Missouri City to be closer to his parents, where he grew up in a middle-class household. Music ran in the bloodline: his father ran his own business but was also a musician, and his grandfather played jazz and soul. Scott absorbed those influences early, even as his own tastes gravitated toward hip-hop, electronic production, and the boundary-pushing sounds of artists like Kid Cudi, Kanye West, and Tame Impala.
He attended Elkins High School and, after graduating at seventeen, enrolled at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He dropped out during his sophomore year to chase music full-time, a decision his parents met by cutting him off financially. Scott moved to New York City first, then Los Angeles, working beats and building connections. By sixteen, he had already been producing tracks; by his late teens, he had formed and disbanded a duo called The Graduates and a group called The Classmates with schoolmate OG Chess. Neither project broke through, but the production instincts were sharpening. A meeting with T.I. led to work with Kanye West’s GOOD Music, and Scott’s path into the major-label system opened up, first as a behind-the-scenes producer, then as the architect of something entirely his own.
Career Highlights and Milestones
Scott’s trajectory as a solo artist started with the 2013 mixtape Owl Pharaoh, which introduced his layered, atmospheric production style to an underground audience that immediately understood he was building something different. The follow-up, Days Before Rodeo (2014), raised the stakes and the anticipation. When his debut studio album Rodeo landed in September 2015, it arrived with “Antidote”, a sinuous, hook-driven single that cracked the Billboard Hot 100’s top 20 and announced Scott as more than a producer who rapped. Rodeo established the blueprint: psychedelic textures, distorted vocals, thundering 808s, and a cinematic sense of scale that treated every album like a world to inhabit rather than a playlist to shuffle.
Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and delivered “Goosebumps” with Kendrick Lamar, a track that has since been certified 17 times platinum, making it the highest-certified rap song in history. But it was Astroworld (2018) that turned Scott into an arena-level force. Named after the defunct Houston amusement park he grew up visiting, the album debuted at number one and spent three weeks there. “Sicko Mode,” featuring Drake, hit number one on the Hot 100, earned a 15x platinum certification, and became the kind of song that defined an entire calendar year. The album earned Grammy nominations for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song, but Scott went home empty-handed — a pattern that would repeat itself with painful consistency.
Between album cycles, Scott launched Cactus Jack Records in 2017, signing artists like Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, and SoFaygo. The JackBoys compilation (2019) debuted at number one. He headlined a virtual concert inside Fortnite in April 2020 that drew over 27 million unique players, a landmark moment in the convergence of music and gaming. That same year, “The Scotts” with Kid Cudi debuted at number one on the Hot 100. Then came November 2021 and the Astroworld Festival crowd crush, which killed ten people and injured hundreds. A grand jury declined to indict Scott, but the wrongful death and injury lawsuits, many of which were settled in 2024, left a lasting mark on his public image and personal life.
Scott’s comeback crystallized with Utopia (July 2023), which debuted at number one with 496,000 first-week units and featured guests including Beyoncé, Drake, Bad Bunny, and The Weeknd. The Circus Maximus Tour launched in October 2023 and ran until November 2025, touching six continents, grossing $265 million, and selling 2.2 million tickets, making it the highest-grossing solo rap tour ever. In January 2025, his single “4×4” debuted at number one on the Hot 100, his fifth chart-topper. The JackBoys 2 compilation followed in July 2025, opening at number one with 232,000 units. As of early 2026, Scott is deep in recording sessions for his next solo album, which he has described as music designed for stadiums.
Selected discography and music highlights
- Owl Pharaoh (2013)
- Days Before Rodeo (2014)
- Rodeo (2015)
- Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016)
- Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho with Quavo (2017)
- Astroworld (2018)
- JackBoys (2019)
- Utopia (2023)
- Days Before Rodeo (streaming remaster, 2024)
- JackBoys 2 (2025)
- “Sicko Mode” feat. Drake (2018) — No. 1 Hot 100
- “Highest in the Room” (2019) — No. 1 Hot 100
- “The Scotts” with Kid Cudi (2020) — No. 1 Hot 100
- “Franchise” feat. Young Thug & M.I.A. (2020) — No. 1 Hot 100
- “4×4” (2025) — No. 1 Hot 100
Major recognition
- 10 Grammy Award nominations across his career, including Best Rap Album for Astroworld (2019) and Utopia (2024), no wins to date
- BET I Am Hip Hop Award (2024), recognizing his cultural impact on the genre
- Latin Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video (“TKN” with Rosalía, 2020)
- Billboard Music Award for Top Streaming Song (“Sicko Mode,” 2019)
- “Goosebumps” certified 17x platinum, highest-certified rap song ever
- Five number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100
- Circus Maximus Tour: highest-grossing solo rap tour of all time ($265 million)
- Fortnite “Astronomical” virtual concert: 27 million unique participants (2020)
- Named to Spotify’s Top 10 Most-Streamed Artists globally (2024)
- Over 49 million certified records sold in the U.S. alone (as of 2023)
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Awards and Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Grammy Awards | Best Rap Album | Astroworld | Nominated |
| 2019 | Grammy Awards | Best Rap Song | “Sicko Mode” | Nominated |
| 2019 | Billboard Music Awards | Top Streaming Song (Audio) | “Sicko Mode” | Won |
| 2020 | Latin Grammy Awards | Best Short Form Music Video | “TKN” (with Rosalía) | Won |
| 2021 | Grammy Awards | Best Melodic Rap Performance | “Highest in the Room” | Nominated |
| 2024 | Grammy Awards | Best Rap Album | Utopia | Nominated |
| 2024 | BET Hip Hop Awards | I Am Hip Hop Award | Career | Won |
| 2019 | BET Hip Hop Awards | Best Live Performer | Career | Won |
| 2019 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Hip-Hop Video | “Sicko Mode” | Won |
| 2023 | Billboard Music Awards | Top Rap Album | Utopia | Nominated |
| 2018 | BET Hip Hop Awards | Best New Hip Hop Artist | Career | Won |
| 2019 | American Music Awards | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album | Astroworld | Nominated |
Discography / Notable Works
| Year | Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Owl Pharaoh | Mixtape | Debut project. Introduced his layered, psychedelic production style. Nominated for Best Mixtape at BET Hip Hop Awards. |
| 2014 | Days Before Rodeo | Mixtape | Built massive underground buzz. Released on streaming platforms in 2024 for its 10th anniversary; debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. |
| 2015 | Rodeo | Studio Album | Official debut. Featured “Antidote” (top 20 Hot 100). Established the Cactus Jack sonic blueprint. |
| 2016 | Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight | Studio Album | No. 1 Billboard 200 debut. Includes “Goosebumps” with Kendrick Lamar (17x platinum). |
| 2017 | Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho | Collaborative Album | Joint project with Quavo (Migos). Debuted at No. 3 on Billboard 200. |
| 2018 | Astroworld | Studio Album | Cultural event. No. 1 for three weeks. “Sicko Mode” became a generational anthem. Two Grammy noms. |
| 2019 | JackBoys | Compilation | Cactus Jack Records collective project. No. 1 Billboard 200 debut. |
| 2023 | Utopia | Studio Album | Four-week No. 1 run. 496,000 first-week units. Grammy-nominated. Featured Beyoncé, Drake, The Weeknd. |
| 2025 | JackBoys 2 | Compilation | Second Cactus Jack collective release. No. 1 debut with 232,000 first-week units. |
Touring History / Major Tours
| Year(s) | Tour Name | Scale | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rodeo Tour | Club/theater tour | First headlining run. Built the early “rage” fan culture. |
| 2017 | Birds Eye View Tour | Arena tour | Expanded to arenas. Cemented his reputation as one of hip-hop’s most intense live performers. |
| 2018–2019 | Astroworld: Wish You Were Here Tour | Arena tour | Support for Astroworld. Grossed $60.1 million. 808,000 tickets sold. Featured roller coasters on stage. |
| 2018 | Astroworld Festival (inaugural) | Festival | Annual Houston festival launched alongside the album. |
| 2021 | Astroworld Festival | Festival | November 5, 2021. Crowd crush killed 10 people and injured hundreds. Festival permanently discontinued. |
| 2023–2025 | Circus Maximus World Tour | Global stadium tour | Highest-grossing solo rap tour of all time. $265 million gross. 2.2 million tickets. Six continents. 85+ shows. First rapper to headline SoFi Stadium. |
| 2025 | Coachella Headliner | Festival headliner | Headlined Night 2 of Coachella 2025 with a 60-piece HBCU marching band. Previewed unreleased material. |
Net Worth, Income, & Lifestyle
| Net Worth (2026) | Public estimates vary widely. Travis Scott has not disclosed a verified net worth figure. Treat numbers found online as unconfirmed. |
| Income Sources | Recorded music sales and streaming royalties, touring and live performance revenue (Circus Maximus Tour grossed $265 million), brand partnerships and endorsements (Nike, Jordan Brand, Oakley, McDonald’s, Dior, Fortnite, FC Barcelona), merchandise sales, Cactus Jack Records label income, and production credits. |
| Business & Ventures | Cactus Jack Records (founded 2017; distributed by Epic Records) — roster includes Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, SoFaygo, and Chase B. Cactus Jack brand extends into fashion, events (CactusCon), and cross-platform activations. Nike/Jordan Brand sneaker collaborations are among the most coveted in streetwear. Appointed Chief Visionary Officer of Oakley (2025). Cactus Jack Foundation supports Houston youth through educational programs and toy drives. |
| Properties & Assets | Reported to own properties in Houston and Los Angeles. Most detailed financial and property information is kept private. |
| Lifestyle | Known for an immersive, design-forward approach to everything, from stage production to sneaker colorways to architecture. An avid car collector and self-described architecture enthusiast. Off stage, he has spoken publicly about his focus on co-parenting his two children and his ambition to build Cactus Jack into a cross-industry brand. |
Social Media & Online Presence
| Official account: @travisscott (verified). Over 50 million followers. Used for album rollouts, tour promo, and brand activations. | |
| X (Twitter) | Official account: @trvisXX (verified). Usage is sporadic; more active during release cycles. |
| TikTok | Official account: @travisscott (verified). Content includes tour clips and promotional material. |
| Official page: Travis Scott LA Flame (verified). | |
| YouTube / Vevo | Official channel: Travis Scott (TravisScottVEVO). Multiple videos with hundreds of millions of views. “Sicko Mode” surpasses 800 million views. |
| Spotify | Artist profile: Travis Scott. Approximately 60 million monthly listeners as of early 2026. Held the all-time record for most monthly listeners by a rapper (75 million, August 2023). |
| Apple Music | Artist profile: Travis Scott. |
| SoundCloud | Travis Scott. Early mixtapes and loosies were originally distributed via SoundCloud, key to his early fanbase. |
| Official Website | travisscott.com — merch, music, tour info, and Cactus Jack brand hub. |
Fan communities on social media (unofficial)
NOTE: In addition to any official accounts listed above, many fan-run pages, update accounts, and clip accounts exist across all platforms. These are not confirmed to be affiliated with Travis Scott. Links and usernames can change at any time.
Trivia & Lesser-Known Facts
- His stage name combines the name of a favorite uncle (Travis) with the first name of his biggest musical influence, Kid Cudi (born Scott Mescudi). The early stylization “Travi$ Scott” was eventually dropped.
- He was signed as a songwriter by Sony/ATV early in his career, a deal that preceded his rise as a performer and focused on his production work.
- His Fortnite “Astronomical” virtual concert (April 2020) drew 27 million unique participants across five shows, setting an attendance record for the game and pioneering a new model for music promotion in gaming.
- “Goosebumps” featuring Kendrick Lamar has been certified 17 times platinum by the RIAA, making it the highest-certified rap song in history.
- He has 10 Grammy nominations and zero wins, a stat he openly addressed during his 2024 Grammy performance of “FE!N,” ad-libbing “They slept on me ten times!” while smashing folding chairs on stage.
- Scott designed and served as “artistic director” of CactusCon, a multi-day cultural activation at ComplexCon Las Vegas in November 2024, blending performances, brand pop-ups, and immersive installations.
Quotes
“You play football to win the Super Bowl, you play basketball to win championships. I don’t make music to win Grammys, but it’s what that Grammy used to mean is what I always hold on to. … It gets rough at times, but fuck, what the fuck?”
— Travis Scott, The Shop with LeBron James (aired 2024)
“Every night, I was recording songs. I literally got off stage from some stadium show and made it. That’s why I love it so much. Even going into this new album, I really want to bring the ultra experience to the stadiums, to the highest level of energy.”
— Travis Scott, Complex cover story (April 2025)
“When I make the music, I have this full vision. I see it going down. I’m thinking stadium status. How could people so far away feel so close? How can the music be so big but grounded?”
— Travis Scott, Rolling Stone cover story (January 2026)
“We as people have to find better ways to connect with each other through other avenues other than anger. The word beauty means a lot to me, but it all comes down to who you are as a person.”
— Travis Scott, interview on Astroworld, beauty, and his fans (GQ, 2018)
“In my whole career, all I wanted was acceptance from Kid Cudi. I don’t care about nothing else! This dude saved my life.”
— Travis Scott, widely quoted interview (source: multiple outlets including American Songwriter)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Travis Scott’s age?
A: He was born on April 30, 1991. He is 34 years old as of 2026.
Q: What is Travis Scott best known for?
A: He is best known for his albums Astroworld and Utopia, the hit single “Sicko Mode,” his atmospheric production style, high-energy live performances, the record-breaking Circus Maximus World Tour, and his Nike/Jordan sneaker collaborations.
Q: Has Travis Scott won a Grammy?
A: No. Despite 10 Grammy nominations across his career, he has not yet won. He has won a Latin Grammy, a Billboard Music Award, MTV VMAs, and multiple BET Hip Hop Awards.
Q: What happened at Astroworld Festival 2021?
A: During Scott’s performance at his Astroworld Festival in Houston on November 5, 2021, a crowd crush occurred that killed ten people and injured hundreds. A grand jury declined to indict Scott on criminal charges. Wrongful death and injury lawsuits were filed; many have been settled as of 2024.
Q: What genre is Travis Scott?
A: His music blends hip-hop, trap, psychedelic rap, and experimental production. It is frequently described as “ambient” and “psychedelic trap,” drawing on influences from Kanye West, Kid Cudi, and Tame Impala.
Q: What are Travis Scott’s official social accounts?
A: His verified accounts include Instagram @travisscott, TikTok @travisscott, and his official website travisscott.com.
Q: Does Travis Scott have children?
A: Yes. He has two children with Kylie Jenner: daughter Stormi Webster (born February 2018) and son Aire Webster (born February 2022). The couple split in early 2023 and co-parent.
Upcoming Projects
- Fifth solo studio album (TBA, expected 2026) — Scott has confirmed he is working on a new solo album designed for stadium-scale performance. In his January 2026 Rolling Stone cover story, he described envisioning the music as immersive and massive in scale. No title or release date has been officially announced.
- Kanye West collaboration project (reported, unconfirmed) — In February 2026, producer Havoc revealed that Scott and Kanye West are currently working on a collaborative project. Details remain scarce; treat as subject to change.
- Continued brand activations — Scott’s role as Chief Visionary Officer at Oakley and his ongoing Nike/Jordan Brand partnership suggest further sneaker and apparel releases throughout 2026. His FC Barcelona/Spotify collaboration extended through a special Cactus Jack kit for the May 2025 El Clásico.
- Astroworld Netflix documentary (reported) — A Netflix documentary about the 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy has been reported as in development. Timing and format are subject to change.
Interviews & Features
- Rolling Stone, “Travis Scott Opens Up on Fatherhood, Pusha T Feud, and His Next Album” (January 2026), an expansive cover story covering co-parenting, his architecture obsession, Cactus Jack Records, and the vision for his next album.
- Complex, “Travis Scott Cover Story: Prime Time” (April 2025), an in-depth conversation about beatmaking, CactusCon, Coachella, sports partnerships, and the business of Cactus Jack.
- Billboard, “Travis Scott Proves His World Building Is Unmatched at Coachella 2025” (April 2025), a performance review of his Coachella headlining set featuring a 60-piece HBCU marching band.
- GQ, “The Reemergence of Travis Scott” (November 2023), a Men of the Year cover story covering the Utopia rollout, the Circus Maximus Tour launch, and Scott’s return to the public eye.
- Complex, “Travis Scott Says Scoring 10 Grammy Nominations and No Wins ‘Gets Rough at Times'” (April 2024), drawn from his appearance on LeBron James’ The Shop, addressing his complicated relationship with the Grammy Awards.
Public Appearances, Tours, & Festivals
- Coachella 2025 (April 12 & 19, 2025): Scott headlined Night 2 of both weekends in Indio, California, backed by a 60-piece marching band combining brass sections from Jackson State and Florida A&M. He previewed two unreleased songs and performed a viral mash-up of “Modern Jam” and Drake’s “Nokia.”
- Circus Maximus Tour finale (November 19, 2025): The final show of the record-breaking world tour drew over 40,000 fans at Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai, India, closing a two-year, six-continent run.
- FC Barcelona El Clásico (May 11, 2025): Scott performed an exclusive concert in Barcelona tied to the Spotify/Cactus Jack partnership, with the team wearing a special Cactus Jack–branded kit.
- WrestleMania 41 (April 20, 2025): Scott appeared during Night 2 in Las Vegas, walking out to “FE!N” and interfering in the main event match between Cody Rhodes and John Cena.
- 2024 Grammy Awards (February 4, 2024): Scott performed “My Eyes,” “FE!N,” and “I Know ?” at the ceremony in Los Angeles, delivering the now-infamous “They slept on me ten times!” ad-lib after losing Best Rap Album for Utopia.
