He may be Kylie Jenner’s baby daddy, but Travis Scott is a Hip Hop superstar. For instance, he has written songs for Rihanna, has four Grammy nominations, and has sold $34.3 million in ticket sales during the first three months of touring! In honor of Travis Scott’s 29th birthday, let’s share some facts you probably didn’t know about this rapper.
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Travis Scott’s full name is Jacques Berman Webster II. He chose his stage name to be “Travis” because it was his favorite uncle’s name.
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Scott grew up in Missouri City, a middle-class Houston suburb.
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Travis began playing the drums at three-years-old and then moved on to learn the piano. Maybe his daughter, Stormi will be next?
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This “Sicko Mode” artist attended the University of Texas, but dropped out after the second year to pursue music.
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He comes from a musical family. His grandfather has a masters in music composition and was a jazz composer. Also, his father was a musician that played soul music.
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The “Antidote” rapper is signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label as a producer, and the pair have worked together on each other’s albums. Travis even says Kanye is like his step dad.
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Travis Scott’s favorite artist is Kid Cudi. The two collaborated on Travis’ debut album, “Rodeo.”
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Scott has collaborated with a long list of impressive artists, such as Kanye West, DJ Kahlid, Quavo, Young Thug, and Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Madonna and Rihanna over the years.
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Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are Travis and Kylie’s favorite midnight snack.
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Travis came up with his daughter’s name, Stormi.
