Early Life and Education

Jacques Berman Webster II, professionally known as Travis Scott, was born on April 30, 1991, in Houston, Texas. He spent his early childhood with his grandmother in Missouri City, a middle-class suburb on the southwest side of Houston. At age six, he moved in with his parents to a more suburban area where his father ran his own business. Scott attended Elkins High School and later enrolled at the University of Texas at San Antonio. However, he left college before completing his degree to pursue a career in music.

Rise to Fame and Musical Career

Travis Scott began his music career by signing as a solo artist with Epic Records in 2012. Later that year, he joined Kanye West’s GOOD Music label as part of the label's production team, Very GOOD Beats, following his contributions to the label's compilation album, Cruel Summer. In April 2013, he signed a recording deal with T.I.’s Grand Hustle label, marking a significant turning point in his professional growth as an artist and record producer.

Scott's debut solo full-length project, Owl Pharaoh, was initially scheduled for release in 2012 as a free download but faced delays. The mixtape was eventually released in 2013, garnering critical attention. This was followed by a second mixtape, Days Before Rodeo, released in August 2014. The mixtape featured tracks such as “Don’t Play” and “Mamacita,” and served as a lead-up to his debut studio album, Rodeo.

Released in September 2015, Rodeo included the hit single “Antidote,” which reached the top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. His second studio album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, came out in September 2016 and earned him his first number-one album on the Billboard 200. In December 2017, Scott collaborated with rapper Quavo to release the joint project Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho.

Success and Net Worth

Thanks to his consistent chart-topping records, sold-out tours, and collaborations with major brands—including a high-profile partnership with McDonald’s—Travis Scott has accumulated substantial wealth. His net worth is estimated to be in the multimillions, positioning him among the top-earning hip-hop artists of his generation. He is also known for his significant impact on pop culture and brand influence, having launched his own successful merchandise and fashion lines under the Cactus Jack brand.

Personal Life and Family

Travis Scott's personal life came into the spotlight through his relationship with reality TV star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner. The couple began dating in 2017 and welcomed their daughter, Stormi Webster, in February 2018. In August 2019, Jenner and Stormi appeared alongside Scott at the premiere of his Netflix documentary, Look Mom I Can Fly. The documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at Scott’s meteoric rise in the music industry and highlights the role his family played in his journey. Although the couple reportedly parted ways in 2019, they have continued to co-parent their daughter.