Travis Scott is a well-known American Rapper, Singer, and songwriter. His real name is Jacques Berman Webster II. Travis changes his name from Jacques Berman to Travis Scott in honor of his favorite uncle. He is one of the most highest-paid and most popular rappers all over the world.
Travis Scott lived with her grandmother in a high crime area of Houston until age six. Then he moved to middle-class suburbs in Missouri City with his parents. Scott was interested in music from his childhood; he started making music in his teenage.
Travis Scott became very popular in early 2010 due to his half rap/ half-sung styled and heavily tuned voice. Scott is also very famous for his relationship with a billionaire Kylie Jenner. The estimated net worth of Travis Scott is $58 million.
Early Life
Jacques Berman Webster was born on 30 April 1992. Scott lived with her grandmother in South Park Houston until the age of 6. He moved to Missouri City in southwest Houston to live with his parents.
He graduated from Elkins High School and got enrolled in the University of Texas-San Antonio but left university in his sophomore year. Also, he left university to pursue his music career. He started making duos with his old friend Chris Holloway and his classmate OG Chess.
After the college dropout, Scott moved to New York City, and after only four months, he moved to Los Angeles. There, He used to make music on his own and lived at one of his friend’s place.
Career
The first duo of Travis Scott and Chris Holloway was released in 2009, it was named Graduates. The same year Travis Scott released another duo with OG Chess.
The first solo full-length song of Travis Scott was titled “Owl Pharaoh” that was to be released in 2012. But due to the clearance issue, it was released in 2013. His second mixtape was Days before Rodeo that was released in August 2014.
At the age of 20, Scott signed deals with Good Music and Epic records. Grand Hustle also signed Travis Scott. His first studio album was released in 2015 September.
Travis also collaborated with other singers and rappers, including Post Malone, Wiz Khalifa, and Lil Wayne. Scott’s first major label deal was with Epic Records; he also signed the Good music in the same year. He also worked under the label Grand Hustle and Cactus Jack.
Travis Scott collaborated with Big Sean in “ 10 2 10 Remix” in 213. Travis has also made guest appearances in songs such as “I Get it” (Meek Mill), “Animal” with B.o.B, and T.I.
Albums/Mixtape/EPs
Following are his all Albums, mixtapes, and EPs from 2008 to 2018.
- The Graduates EP 2008
- BAPE 2009
- Buddy Rich 2010
- Cruis‘n USA 2011
- Owl Pharaoh 2012
- Days Before Rodeo 2013
- Jackboys 2014
- Rodeo 2015
- Birds in the Trap sing McKnight 2016
- Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho 2017
- Astroworld 2018
Awards
Travis Scott has earned the following awards:
- NAACP Image Award for outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation
- BET Hip Hop Award for People’s Champ
- BET Hip Hop award for best Video Director
- Billboard Music Award for Top Streaming Song
- Teen Award for Best Electronic/Dance Song.
Personal Life
Travis is the son of Wanda Webster and Jacques Webster. Travis has one sister whose name is Kendal Webster, who was really a fan of her brother’s talent. Travis has chosen the name Travis in honor of his favorite uncle.
Travis has spent his 6 early years with her grandmother in a high crime area in Houston. At the age of 6, He moved to Southeast Houston to live with his parents.
Travis Scott is the only in his family who pursued music. His father was an accomplished musician of the Soul Genre, and his grandfather was a jazz composer.
Travis Scott started dating a reality TV star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner in 2017. Travis Scott is the father of a daughter with Kylie Jenner, Stormi Webster. Moreover, Scott and Kylie broke up their relationship in 2019. It is also said that Travis was dating Rihanna in 2015, though it is not confirmed by them.
It is also reported that Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner are reconciling their relationship. A biopic has been made on Travis Scott’s life that is named “Look Mom I can Fly” for those who want to know more about Scott’s Life.
Travis Scott Net Worth and Source of Income
The main source of income of Travis Scott is his music, and he is a record producer also. He is one of the most famous Rappers in the world due to his fusion style of rap.
His fortune comes from his songs topping the billboard charts and music career. The Net worth of Travis Scot is $58 million, according to Forbes.