Travis Scott
Jacques Bermon Webster II (born April 30, 1991), known professionally as Travis Scott, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer recognized for pioneering a psychedelic trap subgenre characterized by atmospheric production and auto-tuned vocals.[1][2] Raised in a Houston suburb, Scott began producing music as a teenager and gained initial traction through mixtapes and production credits for artists like Kanye West in the early 2010s.[3] Scott's breakthrough came with his 2015 debut album Rodeo, followed by commercial successes including Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016) and Astroworld (2018), the latter certified multi-platinum with over 16 million equivalent units sold worldwide.[4] His discography has amassed more than 70 million equivalent album sales, bolstered by hit singles such as "Goosebumps" featuring Kendrick Lamar, which has exceeded 3 billion streams.[4] Scott has received ten Grammy Award nominations, a Latin Grammy, and multiple Billboard Music Awards, while his tours, including the record-breaking Circus Maximus in 2024-2025, rank among the highest-grossing for a solo rapper.[5][6] Beyond music, Scott has built a business empire through Cactus Jack Records, apparel lines, and high-profile collaborations with Nike on sneakers and McDonald's on meal promotions, contributing to an estimated net worth of $80 million as of 2025.[7][8] His signature high-energy, mosh-pit-encouraging performances have drawn praise for innovation but also scrutiny for safety issues, culminating in the 2021 Astroworld Festival crowd crush in Houston that killed ten attendees and injured hundreds amid overcrowding and compression against barriers.[9][10] Multiple lawsuits alleged negligence by Scott and organizers Live Nation, though criminal charges against him were declined.[11] Recent legal troubles include a 2024 arrest in Paris for an altercation with a security guard at a hotel, from which he was released without charges.[12]