Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Travis Scott
Discover the career path of Travis Scott, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Travis Scott (Jacques Bermon Webster II) is a highly successful American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. He has achieved significant chart success, including multiple number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and over one hundred charting songs. Recognized with awards like a Latin Grammy, Billboard Music Award, and MTV Video Music Award, along with ten Grammy nominations, Scott's music blends hip-hop and lo-fi elements, often described as ambient. His style is influenced by Kanye West and Kid Cudi, from whom he partially derived his stage name.
2015: Collaboration with A Bathing Ape (BAPE)
In 2015, Travis Scott collaborated with A Bathing Ape (BAPE) for his first project with the streetwear brand. The collection included a shark hoodie, a long-sleeve tee, and a t-shirt, with Scott adding his signature touch to the ape logo.
2015: Arrest at Lollapalooza and Incident at Openair Festival
In 2015, Travis Scott was arrested at Lollapalooza for disorderly conduct after encouraging concertgoers to rush the stage. He later pleaded guilty to reckless conduct and received supervised release. Also in 2015, at the Openair Festival in Switzerland, he incited fans to attack a man who took his shoe.
2016: Collaboration with Diamond Supply Co.
In 2016, Travis Scott collaborated with Diamond Supply Co. to launch a clothing collection, which was designed by Scott and included graphic tees, long-sleeve tees, hoodies, coach jackets, and dad hats.
2016: Collaboration on "Last Time" Music Video
In 2016, Travis Scott collaborated with Harmony Korine and Gucci Mane to release a music video for their song "Last Time". Harmony Korine also made a cameo appearance in the video.
December 6, 2017: Feature on Trippie Redd's "Dark Knight Dummo"
On December 6, 2017, Travis Scott was featured on Trippie Redd's single "Dark Knight Dummo", which served as the lead single for Redd's debut album, Life's a Trip. The song reached number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100.
December 21, 2017: Release of collaborative album "Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho" with Quavo
On December 21, 2017, Travis Scott and Quavo, under the name "Huncho Jack", released their collaborative studio album, Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho. The album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and had seven songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
2017: Collaboration with the Houston Rockets
In 2017, The Houston Rockets collaborated with Travis Scott for Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals vs. San Antonio on May 11. All fans in attendance at Toyota Center received a t-shirt designed by Travis Scott.
2017: Founding of Cactus Jack Records
In 2017, Travis Scott founded Cactus Jack Records, an American record label distributed by Epic Records, which also has its own publishing division, Cactus Jack Publishing.
2017: Arrest in Arkansas and Lawsuit in Manhattan
In 2017, Travis Scott was arrested in Northwest Arkansas for conduct similar to the Lollapalooza incident. Also in 2017, he was sued by a fan who fell from a balcony at a concert in Manhattan.
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 third studio album, Astroworld, to critical acclaim. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
November 2, 2018: Featured on Metro Boomin's album "Not All Heroes Wear Capes"
On November 2, 2018, Travis Scott was featured on five tracks of Metro Boomin's debut studio album, Not All Heroes Wear Capes. These tracks were "Overdue", "Dreamcatcher", "Up to Something", "Only 1 (Interlude)", and "No More", as well as background vocals on "Space Cadet".
December 2018: Rolling Stone Cover Story
In December 2018, Travis Scott was featured in a cover story for Rolling Stone titled "Travis Scott: In Orbit With Rap's Newest Superstar."
2018: Inaugural Astroworld Festival
Following the release of Astroworld, the inaugural Astroworld Festival was held in 2018. It featured appearances from various artists, including Post Malone, Lil Wayne, and Young Thug.
2018: Interest in Broadway and Musicals
In 2018, Travis Scott expressed his interest in Broadway theatre, stating he would like to record an album of show tune covers and eventually write his own musical.
2018: Signing of Don Toliver to Cactus Jack Records
In 2018, Travis Scott signed fellow Houston artist Don Toliver to Cactus Jack Records. Toliver gained recognition for his guest appearance on Travis' Astroworld cut, "Can't Say".
April 18, 2019: Release of "Power is Power" for Game of Thrones soundtrack
On April 18, 2019, Travis Scott released "Power is Power" with SZA and The Weeknd for the Game of Thrones soundtrack. The song is a reference to a scene from the show's second season and is featured on the soundtrack album, For the Throne.
April 30, 2019: Announcement of Cactus Jack Air Jordan 1 Collaboration
On April 30, 2019, Travis Scott announced a collaboration with Nike to release his Cactus Jack Air Jordan 1's in May of that year.
May 23, 2019: Featured on Young Thug's single "The London"
On May 23, 2019, Travis Scott was featured alongside J. Cole on Young Thug's single, "The London", which later became the lead single on Thug's debut studio album, So Much Fun.
August 28, 2019: Release of "Look Mom I Can Fly" on Netflix
On August 28, 2019, Travis Scott's documentary film, Look Mom I Can Fly, was released on Netflix.
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 Billboard Hot 100. It was Scott's first song to debut at the top and his second number one overall, 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, consisting of Don Toliver, Sheck Wes and producer Chase B, collectively known as JackBoys.
December 27, 2019: Release of JackBoys album
On December 27, 2019, Travis Scott released the JackBoys album, featuring a remix of "Highest in the Room" with Rosalía and Lil Baby, along with the music video for "Gang Gang" by Sheck Wes.
December 30, 2019: Release of "Gatti" music video
On December 30, 2019, Travis Scott released the music video for "Gatti", featuring Pop Smoke.
2019: Chase B's Single "Mayday" Release
In 2019, Chase B, Travis Scott's DJ, released the single "Mayday", which also features Young Thug and Cactus Jack labelmates.
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. The single became a viral TikTok dance challenge.
April 2020: Virtual Concert in Fortnite: Astronomical
In April 2020, Travis Scott collaborated with Epic Games to perform a virtual concert inside Fortnite, titled "Astronomical", which drew over 27 million unique participants and set a new attendance record for Fortnite events.
August 22, 2020: Release of "The Plan" for Tenet Film
On August 22, 2020, Travis Scott released the single "The Plan", which served as the theme song for Christopher Nolan's film Tenet.
September 2020: Launch of "The Travis Scott" Meal at McDonald's
In September 2020, Travis Scott collaborated with McDonald's to launch a limited edition meal called "The Travis Scott," a variation on their Quarter Pounder with Cheese, in participating McDonald's restaurants in North America.
September 2020: Travis Scott on GQ Cover, Collaborative Album with Kid Cudi Announced
In September 2020, Travis Scott was featured on the cover of GQ magazine. He revealed that he would be releasing a collaborative album with Kid Cudi. This followed their number-one single, "The Scotts", released earlier in May.
September 25, 2020: Release of "Franchise" featuring Young Thug and M.I.A.
On September 25, 2020, Travis Scott released the single "Franchise" featuring Young Thug and M.I.A. The song previously previewed on Scott and Chase B's WAV radio. The song debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
October 7, 2020: Release of "Franchise" Remix featuring Future
On October 7, 2020, Travis Scott released a remix of "Franchise" with an additional feature from Future.
October 2020: Joining PlayStation Team as Strategic Creative Partner
In October 2020, Travis Scott joined the PlayStation team as a Strategic Creative Partner to promote the PlayStation 5 console, which involved releasing special merchandise and an unboxing video.
November 2020: Establishment of Cactus Jack Foundation
In November 2020, Travis Scott established the Cactus Jack Foundation, aimed at providing assistance to Houston youth in the areas of education and creative pursuits.
2020: Partnership with Evisu
In 2020, Travis Scott partnered with Evisu, a Japanese denim brand founded in 1991, to create a collaborative collection.
2020: SoFaygo signed to Cactus Jack Records
In 2020, rapper SoFaygo signed to Cactus Jack Records, expanding the label's roster of artists.
January 15, 2021: Release of Goosebumps Remix
On January 15, 2021, Travis Scott released a remix of "Goosebumps" with producer HVME.
June 24, 2021: Announcement of Collaboration with Dior
On June 24, 2021, Travis Scott announced a collaboration with Dior for a menswear collection that released later in 2021. A live stream showcasing the collection was released on June 25, featuring snippets of songs from his upcoming fourth studio album Utopia.
August 2, 2021: Movie Production Deal with A24 and Utopia Film
On August 2, 2021, Travis Scott signed a movie production deal with A24 and announced the completion of a draft for a film based on his then-upcoming fourth studio album Utopia, which would later be revealed to be Circus Maximus.
October 30, 2021: Rolling Loud NYC Performance and Utopia previews
On October 30, 2021, Travis Scott closed out day 3 of Rolling Loud NYC. During his performance, he played the unreleased song "Escape Plan" and a preview of another unreleased track off his 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."
November 2021: Announcement of new music
In November 2021, Travis Scott announced new music to be released on November 5, 2021; he was believed to release a project reportedly titled Dystopia, but instead released a two-song single "Escape Plan / Mafia".
December 2021: Cactus Jack Foundation Toy Giveaway
In December 2021, Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Foundation donated thousands of toys to children in Houston.
2021: Malu Trevejo signed to Cactus Jack Records
In 2021, Malu Trevejo signed to Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Records in partnership with Atlantic Records, further expanding the label's reach.
2021: i-D Magazine Cover Story
In 2021, Travis Scott was featured on the cover of i-D Magazine Issue 362 "Utopia in Dystopia", photographed by Spike Jonze, with two covers, including a limited edition one with artwork by Jonze. He also released a limited edition merchandise capsule in collaboration with i-D Magazine, adding his signature artwork to the special edition of the magazine. Additionally, he collaborated with David LaChappelle, who reportedly shot the cover art for his album Astroworld.
April 22, 2022: Feature on "Hold That Heat"
On April 22, 2022, Travis Scott was featured on the song "Hold That Heat" alongside Future and producer Southside, marking his first song since the Astroworld Festival incident in 2021.
April 27, 2022: Scheduled Performance at Primavera Sound Festival
On April 27, 2022, the 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, marking his first performance since the Astroworld Festival tragedy in 2021.
May 17, 2022: $1 Million Scholarship Giveaway
On May 17, 2022, Travis Scott announced that he would be awarding $1 million in scholarships to 100 HBCU college students from the graduating class of 2022 through his 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.
December 2022: Cancellation of The Scotts Album
In December 2022, Kid Cudi revealed that he and Travis Scott were no longer working on their debut collaborative album as The Scotts, effectively announcing its cancellation.
2022: Headlining Virgil Abloh Securities event
In 2022, Travis Scott and Skepta headlined the Mirror Mirror event hosted by Virgil Abloh Securities in Miami, Florida. The one-day music festival honored the late Virgil Abloh's legacy.
2022: Launch of Project HEAL
In 2022, Travis Scott, through his Cactus Jack Foundation, launched Project HEAL, a multi-tier initiative committing $5 million to community-based initiatives in Texas, focused on addressing challenges faced by youth, particularly those from marginalized and at-risk communities.
March 1, 2023: Alleged Assault at Nebula Nightclub
On March 1, 2023, Travis Scott allegedly punched a sound technician at Nebula, a New York City nightclub, after being asked to lower the music volume. He also allegedly damaged $12,000 worth of sound equipment. The incident resulted in the technician needing medical attention and police involvement.
March 2, 2023: Arrest Warrant Issued
On March 2, 2023, the New York City Police Department issued a warrant for Travis Scott's arrest following the alleged assault at Nebula nightclub. The matter was later resolved with a settlement and no charges were pressed.
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 the criminal probe regarding the crowd surge at Astroworld.
July 2023: The Scotts album confirmed to still be happening
In July 2023, Kid Cudi stated that the album "is [definitely] happening at some point.", reversing a previous statement about the album's cancellation.
July 21, 2023: Release of "K-pop" Single
On July 21, 2023, Travis Scott released "K-pop" with Bad Bunny and The Weeknd, the lead single from his 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.”
2023: Collaboration with Audemars Piguet
In 2023, Travis Scott collaborated with Audemars Piguet on a limited edition “Cactus Jack” model of the Royal Oak watch inspired by his album Utopia, with launch events held in New York.
February 4, 2024: Performance at 2024 Grammy Awards
On February 4, 2024, Travis Scott performed at the 2024 Grammy Awards, performing "My Eyes", "Fein", and "I Know ?" from his album Utopia. His performance of "Fein" included guest Playboi Carti.
May 2024: Release of CJ-1 T-Rexx sneaker collaboration
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
In the early hours of June 20, 2024, Travis Scott was arrested in Miami Beach on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing after warning. He was later released on bond and released merchandise of his mugshot from the arrest.
August 9, 2024: Arrest in Paris
In the early hours of August 9, 2024, Travis Scott was arrested in Paris after allegedly getting into a fight with his bodyguard and a hotel security guard. He was released without charges the following day.
August 18, 2024: Announcement of Days Before Rodeo remastered version
On August 18, 2024, Travis Scott announced that a remastered version of his mixtape, Days Before Rodeo, would be released on August 23, to celebrate its 10th anniversary. This marked the first time the complete mixtape was available on streaming platforms.
October 2024: Rolling Stone Feature after I Am Hip Hop Award
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.
November 2024: Hosting CactusCon at ComplexCon 2024
In November 2024, Travis Scott hosted CactusCon, a multi-day activation featuring performances, installations, and limited-edition merchandise, as part of ComplexCon 2024 in Las Vegas, where he also performed on stage.
November 2024: Music featured in Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix: The Finale event
In November 2024, Travis Scott's music was used in Fortnite again, with his verse on Ice Spice's "Oh Shhh..." being featured in the Chapter 2 Remix: The Finale event.
2024: Debut of T-Rexx Jumpman Jack at Grammy Performance
In 2024, Travis Scott's partnership with Nike produced coveted sneakers, including the “T-Rexx Jumpman Jack,” which debuted during his Grammy performance.
January 24, 2025: Release of the single "4×4"
On January 24, 2025, Travis Scott released the single "4×4". It would debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his fifth number one single on the chart.
March 1, 2025: Appearance at Elimination Chamber: Toronto
On March 1, 2025, Travis Scott appeared at the Elimination Chamber: Toronto event, where he accompanied Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to the ring and assisted in attacking Cody Rhodes, turning heel for the first time since 2003 and causing an injury to Rhodes.
April 20, 2025: WrestleMania 41 appearance
On April 20, 2025, Travis Scott appeared at WrestleMania 41 Night 2, interfering in the main event between Cody Rhodes and John Cena and being taken out with a Cross Rhodes by Rhodes. Plans for his in-ring debut were later scrapped due to a falling out with WWE, leading to his removal from the WWE 2K25 video game.
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 Compilation Album
On July 10, 2025, Travis Scott announced the long-teased compilation album JackBoys 2.
July 13, 2025: Release of JackBoys 2
On July 13, 2025, Travis Scott released the compilation album JackBoys 2. The album opened at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 232,000 units in its first week, and featured artists such as Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, SoFaygo, and Wallie the Sensei.
July 2025: Feature in The Source Cover Story
In July 2025, Travis Scott and several other artists on the record were featured in a cover story for The Source, which discussed the album JackBoys 2.
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