Jacques Bermon Webster II, born on April 30, 1991, is widely recognized by his stage name, Travis Scott. This American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer blends his uncle's name with the first name of his idol, Kid Cudi (Scott Mescudi).
Scott's musical journey began in earnest in 2012 when he secured a major-label deal with Epic Records and a publishing agreement with Kanye West's GOOD Music. By April 2013, he had entered a joint-recording contract with Epic and T.I.'s Grand Hustle label. His first significant release, the mixtape *Owl Pharaoh*, came out in 2013, followed by *Days Before Rodeo* in 2014. His debut studio album, *Rodeo*, was launched in 2015 and featured the hit single "Antidote." His subsequent album, *Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight* (2016), marked his first number-one album on the Billboard 200. In 2017, he collaborated with Quavo on the album *Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho*.
The release of *Astroworld* in 2018 solidified his status as a major artist, showcasing the chart-topping single "Sicko Mode" featuring Drake. In late 2019, his label, Cactus Jack Records, released the successful compilation album *JackBoys*. With the single "Franchise" in 2020, Scott made history by having three songs debut at number one on the Hot 100 within a year.
Beyond music, Scott has made headlines through partnerships with brands like Nike, Dior, and McDonald's, and his relationship with media personality Kylie Jenner. He founded Cactus Jack Records in 2017 and has been involved in various controversies, including a tragic crowd crush incident at the Astroworld Festival in 2021. Over his career, Scott has achieved four number-one hits on
