Jacques Bermon Webster II, professionally known as Travis Scott, is an acclaimed American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born on April 30, 1991, he has achieved notable success with four number-one hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and over 100 charting songs. Scott has been nominated for ten Grammy Awards and has won various accolades, including a Latin Grammy, Billboard Music Award, MTV Video Music Award, and multiple BET Hip Hop Awards. As of 2023, he has sold over 49 million certified records in the U.S. His music is characterized by a blend of traditional hip-hop and lo-fi, often described as ambient, with influences from Kanye West and Kid Cudi. Scott's stage name combines Kid Cudi’s real name, Scott Mescudi, with the name of a favorite uncle.
Scott's career began in 2012 with major-label contracts with Epic Records and Kanye West's GOOD Music. He gained recognition with his self-released mixtape *Owl Pharaoh* (2013) and subsequent mixtape *Days Before Rodeo* (2014). His debut album *Rodeo* (2015) received critical acclaim, featuring the hit single "Antidote." His second album, *Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight* (2016), topped the Billboard 200 chart. Scott's third album, *Astroworld* (2018), produced his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, "Sicko Mode." He continued his success with the compilation album *JackBoys* and singles like "Highest in the Room." His latest album, *Utopia* (2023), marks his fourth consecutive number-one album. Scott's career has been marked by collaborations with major brands and artists, as well as controversies, notably the 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy.
