History of Travis Scott in Timeline
Travis Scott, born Jacques Bermon Webster II, is a highly successful American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He boasts five number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and over one hundred charting songs. His accolades include a Latin Grammy Award, Billboard Music Award, and MTV Video Music Award, in addition to ten Grammy nominations. Scott's musical style is described as a blend of hip-hop and lo-fi, with ambient elements influenced by Kanye West and Kid Cudi. His stage name is a combination of Kid Cudi's real name and his favorite uncle's name.
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2015: Arrest at Lollapalooza
In 2015, Travis Scott was charged and arrested for disorderly conduct at Lollapalooza after inciting concertgoers to ignore security and rush the stage, later pleading guilty to reckless conduct and receiving supervised release. In 2015, at the Openair Festival in Switzerland, he encouraged fans to attack a man who took his shoe while he was crowd-surfing, by stopping the concert and repeatedly telling the crowd to "fuck him up", while also spitting on him.
2016: Release of "Last Time" Music Video
In 2016, Travis Scott, Harmony Korine, and Gucci Mane released a collaborative music video for their song "Last Time". The video was directed by David Helman and featured a cameo appearance by Harmony Korine.
April 2017: Beginning of Relationship with Kylie Jenner
In April 2017, Travis Scott began dating media personality and businesswoman Kylie Jenner.
December 6, 2017: Featured on Trippie Redd's "Dark Knight Dummo"
On December 6, 2017, Travis Scott was featured on Trippie Redd's single "Dark Knight Dummo". The song, which was the lead single from Trippie Redd's album 'Life's a Trip', peaked at number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100.
December 21, 2017: Release of Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho Album
On December 21, 2017, Travis Scott and Quavo, under the name "Huncho Jack", released their collaborative album, Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho. The album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart and had seven tracks chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
2017: Arrest in Arkansas and Lawsuit in Manhattan
In 2017, Travis Scott was arrested for similar conduct to his Lollapalooza behavior after a performance at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion. That same year, a fan sued Scott and the organizers of a concert at Terminal 5 in Manhattan after falling from a balcony during a crowd surge.
February 2018: Birth of Daughter
In February 2018, Kylie Jenner gave birth to her and Travis Scott's daughter.
May 4, 2018: Release of "Watch" Single
On May 4, 2018, Travis Scott released the single "Watch" featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Kanye West as promotional material for his upcoming album Astroworld.
August 3, 2018: Release of Astroworld Album
On August 3, 2018, Travis Scott released his album Astroworld to critical acclaim. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, achieving 537,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. "Sicko Mode", the album's second single, peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Scott's highest charting solo single.
November 2, 2018: Featured on Metro Boomin's Album
On November 2, 2018, Travis Scott was featured on five tracks from Metro Boomin's debut album, Not All Heroes Wear Capes, including "Overdue", "Dreamcatcher", "Up to Something", "Only 1 (Interlude)", and "No More", also providing background vocals on "Space Cadet".
December 2018: Rolling Stone Cover Story
In December 2018, Travis Scott was featured in a Rolling Stone cover story titled “Travis Scott: In Orbit With Rap's Newest Superstar.”
2018: Interest in Broadway and Musicals
In 2018, Travis Scott expressed his interest in Broadway theatre, mentioning he would like to do an album of show tune covers and write his own musical in the future.
April 18, 2019: Release of "Power is Power"
On April 18, 2019, Travis Scott released "Power is Power" with SZA and The Weeknd for the HBO series Game of Thrones. The song is the second track on the Game of Thrones soundtrack album, For the Throne.
May 23, 2019: Featured on Young Thug's "The London"
On May 23, 2019, Travis Scott was featured alongside J. Cole on Young Thug's single, "The London". The song later appeared as the lead single on Thug's debut studio album, So Much Fun.
August 28, 2019: Release of Look Mom I Can Fly Documentary
On August 28, 2019, Travis Scott's documentary film, Look Mom I Can Fly, was released on Netflix.
September 2019: First Breakup with Kylie Jenner
In September 2019, Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner broke up.
October 4, 2019: Release of "Highest in the Room"
On October 4, 2019, Travis Scott released the single, "Highest in the Room", which debuted at number one on the Hot 100 chart, becoming his first song to debut at the top and his second number one following "Sicko Mode" in 2018.
December 2, 2019: Announcement of JackBoys Compilation Album
On December 2, 2019, Travis Scott announced a compilation album with his Cactus Jack label members, Don Toliver, Sheck Wes and producer Chase B (collectively known as JackBoys), titled JackBoys.
December 27, 2019: Release of JackBoys Album
On December 27, 2019, Travis Scott and JackBoys released the album JackBoys, featuring a remix of "Highest in the Room" with Rosalía and Lil Baby. Scott also released the music video for "Gang Gang" by Wes on the same day.
December 30, 2019: Release of "Gatti" Music Video
On December 30, 2019, Travis Scott released the music video for "Gatti", featuring Pop Smoke.
2019: Injuries at Astroworld Entrance
In 2019, three people were trampled and injured as a crowd rushed to enter the compound at Astroworld.
March 20, 2020: Release of "Out West" Music Video
On March 20, 2020, Travis Scott released the music video for "Out West", featuring Young Thug, which subsequently sparked a viral TikTok dance challenge.
August 22, 2020: Release of "The Plan"
On August 22, 2020, Travis Scott released the single "The Plan", the theme song for Christopher Nolan's film Tenet.
September 2020: GQ Cover and Collaborative Album Announcement
In September 2020, Travis Scott was on the cover of GQ's September issue, and he revealed he would be releasing a collaborative album with Kid Cudi, following their number-one single, "The Scotts", released earlier in May.
September 25, 2020: Release of "Franchise"
On September 25, 2020, Travis Scott released the single "Franchise" featuring Young Thug and M.I.A. The song debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
October 7, 2020: Release of "Franchise" Remix
On October 7, 2020, Travis Scott released a remix of "Franchise" featuring Young Thug, M.I.A., and Future.
November 2020: Establishment of Cactus Jack Foundation
In November 2020, Travis Scott established the Cactus Jack Foundation to assist Houston youth with education expenses and creative endeavors.
January 15, 2021: Release of "Goosebumps" Remix with HVME
On January 15, 2021, Travis Scott released a remix of "Goosebumps" with producer HVME.
September 7, 2021: Announcement of Second Pregnancy
On September 7, 2021, Kylie Jenner revealed that she and Travis Scott were expecting their second child.
October 30, 2021: Rolling Loud NYC Performance
On October 30, 2021, Travis Scott headlined day 3 of Rolling Loud NYC, where he performed the unreleased song "Escape Plan" and previewed another track off his upcoming album Utopia.
November 5, 2021: Release of "Escape Plan / Mafia" Single
On November 5, 2021, Travis Scott released a two-song single, "Escape Plan / Mafia", instead of the rumored project titled Dystopia.
November 2021: Announcement of new music
In November 2021, Travis Scott announced that he was due to release new music on November 5, 2021, leading people to believe that he was going to release a project titled Dystopia.
December 2021: Cactus Jack Foundation Toy Giveaway
In December 2021, the Cactus Jack Foundation gave out thousands of toys to the children of Houston.
2021: i-D Magazine Cover Story
In 2021, Travis Scott starred in a cover story of i-D Magazine Issue 362 "Utopia in Dystopia" photographed by Spike Jonze. Scott had two covers for the issue including a limited-edition cover featuring original artwork by Jonze and also teamed up with i-D Magazine for a limited edition merch capsule release.
February 2022: Birth of Son
In February 2022, Kylie Jenner gave birth to her and Travis Scott's son.
April 22, 2022: Featured on "Hold That Heat"
On April 22, 2022, Travis Scott was featured on "Hold That Heat" alongside Future and producer Southside, marking his first song since the Astroworld Festival tragedy.
April 27, 2022: Primavera Sound Festival Announcement
On April 27, 2022, Primavera Sound festival announced that Travis Scott was scheduled to perform at their festivals held in Buenos Aires, Santiago, and São Paulo.
May 15, 2022: Performance at 2022 Billboard Music Awards
On May 15, 2022, Travis Scott performed at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, his first performance since the Astroworld Festival tragedy in 2021.
May 17, 2022: $1 Million Scholarship Announcement
On May 17, 2022, Travis Scott announced that he would give away $1 million in scholarships to 100 HBCU college students from the graduating class of 2022 through the Cactus Jack Foundation.
August 6, 2022: First Solo Show Since Astroworld Tragedy
On August 6, 2022, Travis Scott performed his first solo show since the Astroworld Festival tragedy at The O2 Arena in London.
2022: Launch of Project HEAL
In 2022, Travis Scott launched Project HEAL through his Cactus Jack Foundation, a multi-tier, long-term series of community-focused philanthropy and investment efforts, providing $5 million for community-based initiatives in Texas.
January 2023: Second Breakup with Kylie Jenner
By January 2023, Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner separated for a second time.
March 1, 2023: Alleged Altercation at Nebula Nightclub
On March 1, 2023, Travis Scott allegedly punched a sound technician at Nebula nightclub in New York City after being asked to lower the music. Scott had reportedly been drinking alcohol and damaged $12,000 worth of sound equipment in the club before he left the premises.
March 2, 2023: Arrest Warrant Issued
On March 2, 2023, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) issued a warrant for Travis Scott's arrest in relation to the alleged incident at Nebula nightclub the previous day.
March 19, 2023: Performance at MDLBEAST in Jeddah
On March 19, 2023, Travis Scott and DJ Calvin Harris performed at MDLBEAST in Jeddah, on the eve of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
June 29, 2023: No Indictment in Criminal Probe
On June 29, 2023, a Texas grand jury declined to indict Travis Scott in a criminal probe of the Astroworld crowd surge.
July 21, 2023: Release of "K-pop"
On July 21, 2023, Travis Scott released "K-pop" with Bad Bunny and The Weeknd, the lead single from his upcoming album Utopia.
November 2023: GQ Men of the Year Cover Story
In November 2023, Travis Scott was profiled for a GQ Men of the Year issue cover story titled “The Reemergence of Travis Scott.”
February 4, 2024: Performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards
On February 4, 2024, Travis Scott performed "My Eyes", "Fein", and "I Know ?" from his nominated album Utopia at the 2024 Grammy Awards. His performance of "Fein" included Playboi Carti, causing controversy due to Scott's reference to his 10 Grammy nominations without a win.
May 2024: Release of CJ-1 T-Rexx with Jordan Brand
In May 2024, Travis Scott released his first sneaker collaboration with Jordan Brand, the CJ-1 T-Rexx, also known as the Jumpman Jack, which sold out instantly online.
June 20, 2024: Arrest in Miami Beach
On June 20, 2024, Travis Scott was arrested in Miami Beach on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing property after warning. He was released later the same day after posting a $650 bond and released merchandise containing his mugshot.
August 9, 2024: Arrest in Paris
On August 9, 2024, Travis Scott was arrested in Paris after allegedly getting into a fight with his bodyguard and then attacking a security guard at the George V hotel.
August 18, 2024: Days Before Rodeo 10th Anniversary Announcement
On August 18, 2024, Travis Scott announced that a remastered version of Days Before Rodeo would be released on August 23 to celebrate its 10th anniversary, marking its availability on streaming platforms for the first time.
October 2024: Rolling Stone Feature After BET Hip Hop Awards Win
In October 2024, Travis Scott was featured in Rolling Stone again after winning the I Am Hip Hop Award at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards.
January 24, 2025: Release of "4×4"
On January 24, 2025, Travis Scott released the single "4×4", which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. This marked his fifth number-one single on the chart.
March 1, 2025: Elimination Chamber Appearance
On March 1, 2025, Travis Scott appeared at the Elimination Chamber: Toronto event, accompanying Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to the ring. Scott, along with Rock and John Cena, attacked Cody Rhodes, establishing himself as a villain.
April 20, 2025: WrestleMania 41 Appearance
On April 20, 2025, Travis Scott appeared at WrestleMania 41 Night 2, walking out to his song "Fein" and interfering in the main event between Cody Rhodes and John Cena. He was ultimately taken out with a Cross Rhodes by Rhodes.
May 2025: Collaboration with Spotify and FC Barcelona
In May 2025, Travis Scott collaborated with Spotify and FC Barcelona to release a special Cactus Jack-branded edition of the club’s kit for El Clásico, as well as several activations to promote the event.
July 10, 2025: Announcement of JackBoys 2
On July 10, 2025, Travis Scott announced the release of the long-awaited compilation album, JackBoys 2.
July 13, 2025: Release of JackBoys 2
On July 13, 2025, Travis Scott released the album JackBoys 2, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 232,000 units in its first week. The album featured artists such as Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, SoFaygo, and Wallie the Sensei.
July 2025: Cover Story in The Source
In July 2025, Travis Scott and several artists on the record JackBoys 2 were featured in a cover story for The Source, discussing the album.
February 2026: Collaboration with Kanye West
In February 2026, it was revealed that Travis Scott and Kanye West were working on a collaboration project. Scott was later featured on the track FATHER on West's album Bully.
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