Travis Scott
Born 1991 · Age 34
American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur known as Travis Scott. Rose from Houston mixtape releases to global superstardom with multiple #1 albums/singles, fashion and brand collaborations, and the Cactus Jack label. Notable for immersive live shows and the Astroworld Festival tragedy (2021).
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Born in Houston, Texas
Jacques Bermon Webster II (later Travis Scott) was born in Houston, Texas to Wanda and Jacques Webster Sr.
Lived with grandmother in South Park (ages 1–6)
From ages one through six he lived with his grandmother in South Park, Houston — formative, exposure to neighborhood crime and culture.
Graduated Elkins High School
Graduated high school at age 17; participated in musical theater during high school.
Formed duo The Graduates and released EP
Formed a duo with friend Chris Holloway called The Graduates and released an untitled EP on Myspace.
Formed The Classmates — released 'Buddy Rich'
With OG Chess formed The Classmates and released the project Buddy Rich (2009); Scott produced much of the work.
The Classmates released 'Cruis'n USA'
Second project with The Classmates, Cruis'n USA (2010); duo later disbanded in late 2012 due to disputes.
Dropped out of University of Texas at San Antonio
Left college in his sophomore year to pursue music full-time and moved to New York City to chase a music career.
Early breakthrough work on 'Owl Pharaoh' begins
Worked on early material for Owl Pharaoh and connected with industry engineers/producers (Anthony Kilhoffer, Mike Dean) while hustling in NYC/LA.
Released 'Lights (Lovesick)' attracts T.I. & industry attention
Completed 'Lights (Lovesick)' which caught the attention of T.I.; connections with Anthony Kilhoffer led to Kanye West introductions.
Signed to Epic Records and GOOD Music (publishing/producer deal)
Signed his first major-label recording contract with Epic Records and a publishing/in-house producer deal with Kanye West's GOOD Music.
Released 'Quintana' video (preview of Owl Pharaoh)
Released music video for 'Quintana', a track set to appear on Owl Pharaoh.
XXL Freshman Class inclusion
Revealed as part of XXL's 2013 Freshman Class, raising his profile significantly.
Premiered snippet of commercial single 'Upper Echelon'
Premiered snippet of 'Upper Echelon' (feat. 2 Chainz & T.I.) as a commercial debut single.
Announced Owl Pharaoh iTunes release date
Stated that Owl Pharaoh would be his official debut mixtape and would be released on iTunes on May 21, 2013.
'Upper Echelon' sent to urban radio
Single 'Upper Echelon' was serviced to urban contemporary radio as promotion for Owl Pharaoh.
Self-released mixtape 'Owl Pharaoh' (official debut project)
Owl Pharaoh released after several delays and reworks; marked his breakout from underground to broader recognition.
Released mixtape 'Days Before Rodeo'
Second major mixtape that solidified his rising profile (text references 2014 release).
Performed new song at SXSW (preview of Days Before Rodeo)
Performed a song (tentatively titled '1975' featuring Big Sean) at SXSW; later clarified it would appear on Days Before Rodeo.
Released full version of 'Don't Play'
'Don't Play' released with a sample from The 1975; later became lead single from Days Before Rodeo.
'Don't Play' officially released as lead single
Lead single from Days Before Rodeo released digitally.
Fashion collaborations begin (BAPE collab)
Collaborated with A Bathing Ape in 2015; began a series of fashion collaborations spanning Nike, Dior, Jordan Brand and more.
'Antidote' peaks at #16 on Billboard Hot 100
Single 'Antidote' became his highest-charting single from Rodeo at the time, peaking at #16.
Started The Rodeo Tour (headline with Young Thug & Metro Boomin)
Tour kicked off March 1, 2015 in Santa Ana, CA and ran through April 1, 2015; featured guest appearances across cities.
Released debut studio album 'Rodeo'
Debut studio album Rodeo released via Grand Hustle & Epic; featured multiple high-profile guest artists and spawned 'Antidote'.
Diamond Supply Co. clothing collaboration
Designed and released a collection with Diamond Supply Co. including tees, hoodies and jackets.
Announced new studio album in progress
Public announcement that a new album was on the way (later Birds in the Trap and Astroworld confirmed).
Released 'Pick Up the Phone' with Young Thug & Quavo
Collaborative single reached #43 on Billboard Hot 100 and was later certified double platinum by the RIAA.
Announced 'Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight' finished
Declared second studio album finished on Instagram while prepping its release.
'Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight' debuts at #1
His second studio album became his first #1 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
Signed worldwide publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group
UMPG announced a worldwide deal with Scott, expanding his publishing reach.
Cactus Jack signings: Sheck Wes, Don Toliver (notable associations)
Cactus Jack signed and promoted artists including Sheck Wes and Don Toliver; Don Toliver signed to the label in 2018 and gained recognition via 'Can't Say'.
Founded Cactus Jack Records
Launched his vanity imprint Cactus Jack Records (distributed by Epic); would sign artists like Don Toliver and Sheck Wes.
Released 'Butterfly Effect' and other SoundCloud tracks
Released multiple tracks including 'Butterfly Effect' as teasers while working toward next album.
Houston Rockets collaboration (Run as One shirt)
Designed a t-shirt for fans at Game 6 of 2017 Western Conference Semifinals featuring his handwriting and stylings.
Released 'Butterfly Effect' music video
Music video released as part of promotion for upcoming album work.
Performed at MTV Video Music Awards with Thirty Seconds to Mars
Performed 'Walk On Water' alongside Thirty Seconds to Mars at the 2017 VMAs.
Released collaborative album 'Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho' with Quavo
Released the Huncho Jack project under the duo name Huncho Jack; debuted at #3 on Billboard 200.
Accumulated multiple major awards/nominations
By this period Scott had accrued multiple Grammy nominations, a Latin Grammy win, Billboard Music Award, MTV VMA and several BET Hip Hop Awards.
'Sicko Mode' reaches #1 on Billboard Hot 100
'Sicko Mode' (feat. Drake) became his first Billboard Hot 100 #1 single.
Released single 'Watch' featuring Lil Uzi Vert & Kanye West
Promotional single released ahead of third studio album Astroworld.
Released third studio album 'Astroworld'
Astroworld released to critical acclaim and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200; featured 'Sicko Mode'.
Launched inaugural Astroworld Festival (Houston)
Hosted the first Astroworld Festival across from the former Six Flags Astroworld; featured many guest artists.
Performed at Super Bowl LIII halftime show (guest with Maroon 5)
Made a guest appearance during Maroon 5's halftime performance at Super Bowl LIII, increasing mainstream exposure.
Released 'Power is Power' for Game of Thrones soundtrack
Collaborated with SZA and The Weeknd on 'Power is Power' for HBO's For the Throne soundtrack.
Announced Cactus Jack x Air Jordan 1 collaboration
Announced collaboration with Nike to release Cactus Jack Air Jordan 1s in May 2019.
Netflix documentary 'Look Mom I Can Fly' released
Documentary film chronicling Scott's life, career and Astroworld-era rise released on Netflix.
Released single 'Highest in the Room' (debuted at #1)
Single debuted and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — his first song to debut at the top.
Released 'JackBoys' compilation via Cactus Jack
Cactus Jack compilation featuring Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, Chase B released Dec 27, 2019 and topped Billboard 200.
McDonald's merchandise and meal tie-in sells out in many locations
The Travis Scott meal and associated merchandise led to supply issues in some McDonald's locations due to high demand.
Fortnite merchandise collaboration with Epic Games
Launched Cactus Jack / Fortnite inspired merchandise — clothing, action figures and Nerf guns; collaboration ran through 2021.
Evisu denim collaboration
Partnered with Japanese denim brand Evisu for a collaborative line.
Performed five virtual Fortnite shows (Astronomical) — 27M viewers
April 23–25, 2020 Fortnite concerts drew more than 27 million viewers and boosted sales of Fortnite-branded Cactus Jack products.
Released 'The Scotts' with Kid Cudi (debuted at #1)
Duet with Kid Cudi debuted at #1 on Billboard Hot 100 under the duo name The Scotts.
Released 'The Plan' for Christopher Nolan's film Tenet
Released the theme single to the film Tenet.
McDonald's limited edition 'The Travis Scott' meal collaboration
Launched the first nationally distributed celebrity-endorsed McDonald's meal in the US since 1992; massive consumer demand and merchandise tie-ins.
Released 'Franchise' (feat. Young Thug & M.I.A.) — debuted at #1
Single debuted at #1 on Billboard Hot 100; with 'Highest in the Room' and 'The Scotts' this made him the first artist to have three songs debut at #1 within a year.
Joined PlayStation as Strategic Creative Partner
Partnered with PlayStation to promote PS5 and release special merchandise and content.
Announced Dior x Cactus Jack men's collection for Summer 2022
Announced partnership with Dior on a menswear collection; livestream showcased collection and Utopia snippets.
Signed production deal with A24; announced film draft for Utopia project
Signed a movie production deal with A24 and announced completion of a draft for a film based on his then-upcoming album Utopia (later Circus Maximus).
Astroworld Festival crowd crush — mass casualty
During Scott's headlining set a crowd crush occurred causing ten deaths and hundreds injured; led to widespread lawsuits and controversy.
Released two-song single 'Escape Plan / Mafia'
Released a two-song single on Nov 5, 2021 amid speculation around new projects; followed by controversy over the same-day festival tragedy.
Returned to live performance at 2022 Billboard Music Awards
First televised performance since 2021 Astroworld tragedy; part of return to performing.
First solo show since Astroworld at The O2 Arena, London
Performed his first solo headline show since the 2021 tragedy.
Las Vegas residency 'Road to Utopia' announced to begin
Announced a Las Vegas nightclub residency titled 'Road to Utopia' beginning in September 2022.
Performed at MDLBEAST in Jeddah with Calvin Harris
Performed on the eve of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah.
Texas grand jury declined to indict for Astroworld (legal development)
On June 29, 2023 a Texas grand jury declined to indict Travis Scott in the Astroworld criminal investigation.
Released lead single 'K-pop' (with Bad Bunny & The Weeknd) from Utopia
Lead single to the upcoming album Utopia released July 21, 2023.
Released fourth studio album 'Utopia' and film 'Circus Maximus'
Utopia released with a 19-track album and a directorial musical film Circus Maximus; album debuted at #1, his fourth consecutive #1 (including JackBoys).
Days Before Rodeo jumps to #1 in fourth week (9th-largest jump to #1)
The remastered mixtape jumped 105 positions to #1 in its fourth week, earning 156,000 album-equivalent units that week.
Performed at the 2024 Grammy Awards
Performed three tracks from Utopia; Utopia nominated for Rap Album of the Year.
Announced remastered 'Days Before Rodeo' re-release
Announced remastered Days Before Rodeo to be released on August 23, 2024 — first time full mixtape on streaming platforms.
Days Before Rodeo (remaster) debuted at #2 with 361,000 units
Remastered Days Before Rodeo debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 with 361,000 album-equivalent units (331,000 pure album sales).
Collaborated on 'Reflections Laughing' with Florence + The Machine & The Weeknd
Featured on a track from The Weeknd's Hurry Up Tomorrow album shortly after '4x4' release.
Made WWE on-screen debut at WWE Raw premiere on Netflix
Appeared in-person at WWE Raw's Netflix premiere; escorted Jey Uso to the ring and '4x4' used as theme confirmation.
Released single '4×4' — debuted at #1
Single '4×4' released Jan 24, 2025 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — his fifth #1 single.
Appeared at WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto with Dwayne Johnson
Accompanied Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson during a segment; became involved in an on-screen altercation that reportedly injured Cody Rhodes.
Appeared at WrestleMania 41 Night 2; interfered in main event
Appeared at WrestleMania 41 and interfered in the main event; helped John Cena win the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Named Spotify collaboration sponsor for FC Barcelona; performed exclusive concert for El Clásico
Announced as part of Spotify artist collaboration campaign as Barcelona's sponsor and performed a concert promoting May 11 El Clásico vs Real Madrid.
Appointed Oakley Chief Visionary Officer
Appointed Chief Visionary Officer at eyewear brand Oakley — role to influence creative direction (2025 appointment).
JackBoys 2 charts atop Billboard 200 (Cactus Jack compilation)
JackBoys 2 charted at #1 on the Billboard 200, making it Travis Scott's sixth consecutive #1 album overall.
Announced JackBoys 2 to release July 13, 2025
Announced long-teased Cactus Jack compilation JackBoys 2 set to be released the following Sunday (July 13, 2025).
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