Travis Scott, born Jacques Bermon Webster II on April 30, 1991, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his distinctive blend of traditional hip-hop with lo-fi and ambient sounds, heavily influenced by artists like Kanye West and Kid Cudi, whose real name partly inspired Scott's stage name
. Scott began his music career in the early 2010s, gaining recognition with mixtapes like Owl Pharaoh (2013) and Days Before Rodeo (2014). His debut studio album Rodeo (2015) was critically and commercially successful, followed by Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016), which became his first number-one album on the Billboard 200. He has released several other successful albums, including Astroworld (2018) and Utopia (2023)
. He has earned multiple awards and nominations, including Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and BET Hip Hop Awards. Beyond music, Scott is also known for his business ventures and partnerships with brands like Nike and McDonald’s
. Scott has been involved in significant events such as the Astroworld Festival, which faced controversy due to a tragic crowd crush in 2021 resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, leading to criticism and legal actions against him and the event organizers
. He was also notably involved in WWE appearances in 2025, participating in storylines alongside wrestlers like The Rock and John Cena
. In his personal life, Travis Scott was in a relationship with Kylie Jenner, with whom he has two children
. Overall, Travis Scott is a prominent figure in contemporary hip-hop and popular culture, recognized for his innovative music style and influence beyond the music industry
