Travis Scott

Travis Scott

• Full name: Jacques Berman Webster II
• Born: April 30, 1992 (age 29)
• Occupation: Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer
• Years active: 2008–present
• Labels: Cactus Jack Records, Grand Hustle Records, Epic Records, Universal Music Group
• Genres: Hip hop, trap, R&B, psychedelic music
• Instruments: Vocals, drums, piano, synthesizer

Early life and career

Travis Scott was born on April 30, 1992, in Houston, Texas. He is the son of Jacques Webster, a businessman, and Wanda Webster, a homemaker. Scott has two siblings, an older brother, Joshua, and a younger brother, Jordan.

Scott developed a passion for music at a young age. He began rapping at the age of 16 and produced his own beats using a computer program. In 2008, Scott dropped out of high school to pursue a career in music. He moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he met fellow rapper T.I. and signed to his Grand Hustle Records label.

Musical career

Travis Scott's debut mixtape, Owl Pharaoh, was released in 2013. The mixtape was met with critical acclaim and helped to raise Scott's profile in the music industry. In 2014, Scott released his second mixtape, Days Before Rodeo. The mixtape was also well-received by critics and helped to cement Scott's status as a rising star in hip hop.

In 2015, Scott released his debut studio album, Rodeo. The album was a commercial success, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned the hit singles "Antidote" and "3500."

In 2016, Scott released his second studio album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight. The album was another commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned the hit singles "Sicko Mode" and "Goosebumps."

In 2018, Scott released his third studio album, Astroworld. The album was a critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned the hit singles "Stargazing" and "Butterfly Effect."

Personal life

Travis Scott is in a relationship with reality TV star Kylie Jenner. The couple have two children together, a daughter named Stormi Webster (born February 1, 2018) and a son whose name has not been publicly revealed (born February 2, 2022).

Scott is known for his eccentric style and his energetic live performances. He has been praised for his innovative use of sound and his ability to create a unique and immersive experience for his fans.

Awards and nominations

Travis Scott has won numerous awards and nominations for his music, including:

• Grammy Award for Best Rap Album (nominated, 2019)
• American Music Award for Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist (won, 2019)
• BET Award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist (won, 2019)
• MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video (won, 2018)

Discography

• Studio albums:
  • Rodeo (2015)
  • Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016)
  • Astroworld (2018)
• Mixtapes:
  • Owl Pharaoh (2013)
  • Days Before Rodeo (2014)
• Singles:
  • "Antidote" (2015)
  • "3500" (2015)
  • "Sicko Mode" (2018)
  • "Goosebumps" (2018)
  • "Stargazing" (2018)
  • "Butterfly Effect" (2018)