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, born Jacques Bermon Webster II, is a highly successful American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has achieved significant chart success, including five number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Recognized with a Latin Grammy Award, Billboard Music Award, and MTV Video Music Award, among others, he has also garnered ten Grammy nominations. His distinctive musical style blends hip-hop with lo-fi and ambient elements, drawing strong influences from Kanye West and Kid Cudi. His stage name is a combination of Kid Cudi's real name and a beloved uncle's name.
2008: Formation of The Graduates and First EP Release
In 2008, Travis Scott formed a duo with Chris Holloway called The Graduates and released their untitled first EP on Myspace.
2009: Formation of The Classmates and Buddy Rich Project
In 2009, Travis Scott and OG Chess formed the group The Classmates and released the Buddy Rich project.
2010: Cruis'n USA Release by The Classmates
In 2010, The Classmates, consisting of Travis Scott and OG Chess, released their project Cruis'n USA.
2012: Signed with Epic Records and GOOD Music
In 2012, Travis Scott signed his first major-label recording contract with Epic Records and a publishing deal with Kanye West's GOOD Music as an in-house producer.
2012: Initial Owl Pharaoh Mixtape Plans
In 2012, Travis Scott's first solo full-length project, Owl Pharaoh, was initially planned for release as a free download, but was later delayed.
2012: Disbandment of The Classmates
In late 2012, The Classmates, the group consisting of Travis Scott and OG Chess, disbanded due to personal conflicts and financial disputes.
March 29, 2013: XXL Freshman Class of 2013 Announcement
On March 27, 2013, XXL revealed that Travis Scott was a member of their Freshman Class of 2013, and on March 29, 2013 Scott premiered a snippet of his debut single.
April 2013: Joint Venture with Grand Hustle Records
In April 2013, Travis Scott entered a joint-venture record deal with T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records.
2014: Days Before Rodeo Mixtape Release
In 2014, Travis Scott released his debut mixtape, Days Before Rodeo.
September 4, 2015: Release of Rodeo
On September 4, 2015, Travis Scott released his debut album, Rodeo, through Grand Hustle and Epic Records, featuring numerous guest appearances and production credits.
2015: Rodeo Album Release
In 2015, Travis Scott's debut studio album, Rodeo, was released to critical and commercial success.
January 4, 2016: Announcement of New Studio Album
On January 4, 2016, Travis Scott announced that he had a new studio album in development.
March 29, 2016: Hint of Collaboration with Young Thug
On March 29, 2016, Lyor Cohen revealed that Travis Scott and Young Thug were releasing a single together and called Scott's upcoming album a "classic".
April 7, 2016: Preview of Single with Young Thug
On April 7, 2016, Travis Scott previewed a single with Young Thug at one of his shows.
May 17, 2016: Album Titles Announced
On May 17, 2016, Travis Scott announced the title of his second album would be Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, while also confirming his third album to be Astroworld.
June 3, 2016: Release of "Pick Up the Phone"
On June 3, 2016, Travis Scott and Young Thug released their collaborative single, "Pick Up the Phone", also featuring Quavo.
August 31, 2016: Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight Finished
On August 31, 2016, Travis Scott announced that Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight was finished.
September 2, 2016: Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight Premiered
On September 2, 2016, Travis Scott premiered Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight on his third episode of .wav radio and it was later released on iTunes and Apple Music.
September 11, 2016: Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight Number One
On September 11, 2016, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight became Travis Scott's first number one album on the U.S. Billboard 200.
2016: Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight Album Release
In 2016, Travis Scott's second album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, became his first number-one album on the Billboard 200 chart.
March 2017: Announcement of Cactus Jack Records and Featured on Drake's Single
In March 2017, Travis Scott announced he would be launching his own imprint, under the name of Cactus Jack Records and was also featured on Drake's single "Portland".
April 3, 2017: Reported Collaboration with Quavo
On April 3, 2017, it was reported that Travis Scott had been working on a collaborative studio album with Quavo and announced his third studio album Astroworld.
August 10, 2017: Announcement of 'ALBUM MODE'
On August 10, 2017, Travis Scott tweeted "ALBUM MODE", signifying he was working on his album AstroWorld full-time.
September 18, 2017: Quavo Talks About Collaboration Album
On September 18, 2017, Quavo stated that his album with Travis Scott was coming "real soon".
December 7, 2017: Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho Album Title Confirmed
On December 7, 2017, Quavo confirmed that the collaborative album with Travis Scott would be titled Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho.
December 21, 2017: Release of Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho Album
On December 21, 2017, Travis Scott and Quavo released their collaborative studio album, Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho.
2017: Formation of Huncho Jack Duo
In 2017, Travis Scott formed the duo Huncho Jack with rapper Quavo and released a collaborative album.
2017: Cactus Jack Records Founded
In 2017, Travis Scott founded his Cactus Jack record label.
May 4, 2018: Release of "Watch"
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
On August 3, 2018, Travis Scott released his third studio album, Astroworld, which received critical acclaim and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
November 2, 2018: Featured on Metro Boomin's album
On November 2, 2018, Travis Scott was featured on five tracks of Metro Boomin's debut studio album, Not All Heroes Wear Capes.
2018: Astroworld Album Release
In 2018, Travis Scott released his third studio album, Astroworld, to widespread critical acclaim, and it became his second consecutive number-one album on the Billboard 200.
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 Game of Thrones soundtrack.
April 30, 2019: Cactus Jack Air Jordan 1 Collaboration Announcement
On April 30, 2019, Travis Scott announced his collaboration with Nike to release the Cactus Jack Air Jordan 1's in May. The collaboration marked another milestone in Scott's influence in fashion and sneaker culture.
May 23, 2019: Featured on "The London"
On May 23, 2019, Travis Scott was featured alongside J. Cole on Young Thug's single, "The London".
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.
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.
December 2, 2019: Announcement of JackBoys compilation album
On December 2, 2019, Travis Scott announced a compilation album with his Cactus Jack label members, titled JackBoys.
December 27, 2019: Release of JackBoys
On December 27, 2019, the JackBoys album was released, featuring a remix of "Highest in the Room".
December 30, 2019: Release of "Gatti" music video
On December 30, 2019, Travis Scott released the music video for "Gatti", featuring Pop Smoke.
2019: Cactus Jack Records Releases JackBoys
In late 2019, Travis Scott's vanity label imprint, Cactus Jack Records, released the compilation album JackBoys, which topped the Billboard 200.
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.
August 22, 2020: Release of "The Plan"
On August 22, 2020, Travis Scott released "The Plan", the theme song to Christopher Nolan's film Tenet.
September 2020: McDonald's Collaboration: "The Travis Scott" Meal
In September 2020, Travis Scott collaborated with McDonald's to launch a limited edition meal named "The Travis Scott." This marked the first nationally distributed celebrity-endorsed McDonald's meal since 1992 and sparked a celebrity meal craze.
September 2020: GQ Cover and Collaborative Album Announcement
In September 2020, Travis Scott was on the cover of GQ, announcing a collaborative album with Kid Cudi.
September 25, 2020: Release of "Franchise"
On September 25, 2020, Travis Scott released the single "Franchise" featuring Young Thug and M.I.A.
October 7, 2020: Release of "Franchise" Remix
On October 7, 2020, a remix of "Franchise" featuring Future was released.
October 2020: Strategic Creative Partnership with PlayStation
In October 2020, Travis Scott announced he was joining the PlayStation team as a Strategic Creative Partner to promote the PlayStation 5 console. The partnership included special merchandise and an unboxing video.
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.
2020: Fortnite Merchandise and Astronomical Event
In 2020, Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack team collaborated with Epic Games to launch new merchandise inspired by Fortnite. Travis Scott also held the "Astronomical 'Fortnite'" event.
2020: Partnership with Evisu
In 2020, Travis Scott partnered with Evisu, a Japanese denim brand founded by Hidehiko Yamane in 1991. This collaboration highlights Scott's ongoing engagement with fashion and streetwear.
2020: Number One Debuts on Billboard Hot 100
In 2020, With his singles "The Scotts" (with Kid Cudi) and "Franchise" (featuring Young Thug and M.I.A.), Scott became the first artist on the Billboard Hot 100 to have three songs debut at number one in less than a year.
2020: Collaboration with Kid Cudi as The Scotts
Since 2020, Travis Scott has been collaborating with Kid Cudi as the super-duo The Scotts, releasing the number one single "The Scotts" and working on their debut album.
January 15, 2021: Release of Goosebumps Remix
On January 15, 2021, Travis Scott released a remix of "Goosebumps" with producer HVME.
June 24, 2021: Dior Collaboration Announcement
On June 24, 2021, Travis Scott announced a collaboration with Dior for a menswear collection scheduled for release in the summer of 2021. A live stream showcasing the collection was released on June 25, featuring snippets of songs from his upcoming album Utopia.
August 2, 2021: Movie Production Deal with A24
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 upcoming album Utopia, which was later revealed to be Circus Maximus.
October 30, 2021: Rolling Loud NYC Performance
On October 30, 2021, Travis Scott closed out day 3 of Rolling Loud NYC, performing "Escape Plan" and previewing another unreleased track from Utopia.
November 5, 2021: Release of Escape Plan / Mafia
On November 5, 2021, Travis Scott released the two-song single "Escape Plan / Mafia".
December 2021: Cactus Jack Foundation Toy Drive
In December 2021, Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Foundation distributed thousands of toys to the children of Houston.
2021: End of Fortnite Collaboration
In 2021, the collaboration between Travis Scott and Epic Games' Fortnite came to an end. The partnership included merchandise and the "Astronomical" virtual concert.
2021: Celebrity Meal Trend Expands to Europe
In the fall of 2021, the celebrity meal trend that was popularized with Travis Scott expanded to Europe, with Spanish singer Aitana introducing her own McDonald's meal.
April 22, 2022: Featured on "Hold That Heat"
On April 22, 2022, Travis Scott was featured on "Hold That Heat" alongside Future and Southside, marking his first song since the Astroworld Festival crowd crush.
April 27, 2022: Primavera Sound Festival Announcement
On April 27, 2022, Primavera Sound festival announced that Travis Scott is scheduled to perform at their festivals.
May 15, 2022: Billboard Music Awards Performance
On May 15, 2022, Travis Scott performed at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, his first performance since the Astroworld Festival tragedy.
May 17, 2022: Cactus Jack Foundation 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: Solo Show at The O2 Arena
On August 6, 2022, Travis Scott performed his first solo show since the Astroworld Festival tragedy at The O2 Arena in London.
December 2022: The Scotts Album Cancellation
In December 2022, Kid Cudi revealed that the collaborative album with Travis Scott as The Scotts was cancelled. This brought an end to the anticipated project, although it would later be revived.
2022: Headlining Mirror Mirror Event
In 2022, Travis Scott and Skepta headlined the Mirror Mirror event hosted by Virgil Abloh Securities in Miami, Florida. This one-day music festival honored the legacy of the late Virgil Abloh.
2022: Launch of Project HEAL
In 2022, Travis Scott launched Project HEAL through his Cactus Jack Foundation, committing $5 million for community-based initiatives in Texas to address challenges facing youth.
March 19, 2023: MDLBEAST Performance
On March 19, 2023, Travis Scott and DJ Calvin Harris performed at MDLBEAST in Jeddah on the eve of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
July 2023: The Scotts Album Revival
In July 2023, Kid Cudi stated that the album with Travis Scott as The Scotts “is [definitely] happening at some point.” The possibility of the album was revived after it was cancelled the previous year.
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 to Utopia.
2023: Utopia Album Release
In 2023, Travis Scott released Utopia, which became his fourth consecutive number-one album on the Billboard 200 and spawned several top-ten singles.
February 4, 2024: 2024 Grammy Awards Performance
On February 4, 2024, Travis Scott performed at the 2024 Grammy Awards, performing tracks from Utopia.
August 18, 2024: Announcement of Days Before Rodeo Remastered Version
On August 18, 2024, Travis Scott announced that a remastered version of Days Before Rodeo would be released on August 23 in celebration of the mixtape's 10th anniversary.
January 24, 2025: Release of "4x4"
On January 24, 2025, Travis Scott released the single "4x4", which would debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
March 1, 2025: WWE Elimination Chamber Appearance
On March 1, 2025, Travis Scott appeared at the WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto event, accompanying The Rock to the ring ahead of Rock's segment with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
2025: "4x4" Single Release and Success
In 2025, Travis Scott released the single "4x4", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100.
