TRAVIS SCOTT BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

Travis Scott has turned psychedelic trap into a stadium spectacle. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, the rapper and producer rose from early mixtape buzz to become one of the biggest live draws in modern hip-hop, known for his dark, atmospheric sound and larger-than-life concerts. With the landmark album Astroworld, the record-breaking Circus Maximus world tour, and the ever-expanding Cactus Jack empire of music, fashion, and brand partnerships, Travis Scott remains one of the most influential figures in rap today.

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Travis Scott Age & Early Life

Travis Scott was born Jacques Bermon Webster II on April 30, 1991, in Houston, Texas, which makes him 35 years old. His stage name has a simple origin: it combines the name of his favorite uncle, Travis, with the first name of Kid Cudi, whose birth name is Scott Mescudi. Along the way he has picked up the aliases La Flame, Cactus Jack, and Trav.

He was raised in Missouri City, a suburb of Houston, and attended Elkins High School. He later enrolled at the University of Texas at San Antonio but dropped out and moved to New York City to chase a career in music, shopping his beats to anyone who would listen.

Career & Albums

Scott got his first big break in 2012, when Epic Records signed him and Kanye West brought him onto GOOD Music as a producer, earning credits on the compilation Cruel Summer. In 2013 he joined T.I.'s Grand Hustle imprint and released his debut mixtape Owl Pharaoh, followed by Days Before Rodeo in 2014. His debut studio album Rodeo arrived in 2015, powered by the single "Antidote," which climbed to number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.

His 2016 album Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight became his first number one on the Billboard 200. In 2017 he teamed with Quavo for the collaborative project Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho. Then came 2018's Astroworld, a chart-topping album whose single "Sicko Mode" gave Scott his first Hot 100 number one; the song was later certified diamond and its video has passed 1.4 billion views on YouTube.

In 2019 he released the Cactus Jack Records compilation JackBoys, and in 2020 he pushed into new territory with the virtual "Astronomical" concert inside the game Fortnite and a viral McDonald's celebrity meal. On November 5, 2021, a crowd surge during his headlining set at the Astroworld Festival in Houston left ten people dead and many more injured. Scott was later cleared of criminal charges, while civil lawsuits remain pending.

His fourth studio album, Utopia, arrived in 2023, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 with 496,000 first-week units and earning double-platinum certification, along with his tenth Grammy nomination. The supporting Circus Maximus World Tour wrapped on November 20, 2025, after 88 shows, grossing $265.1 million from more than 2.1 million tickets — the highest-grossing solo rap tour on record. He followed it with the 2025 compilation JackBoys 2.

According to reports, a new solo album may be on the way in 2026. Scott teased "Album OTW" on Instagram on August 29, 2026, with producers Mike Dean and Anthony Kilhoffer said to be involved, though no title or release date has been confirmed. A January 2026 Rolling Stone feature described his current sound as "stadium-scale," and on May 30, 2026, he made headlines with an iPod moment at the UEFA Champions League Final. He also appears as a bard in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, released in July 2026, co-wrote its end-credits song "When I'm Home" with James Blake and Ludwig Goransson, and directed the song's music video. Away from music, Cactus Jack signed a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures, and Scott launched a Cactus Jack x Oakley eyewear line as the brand's "chief visionary officer."

Awards & Records

Across his career, Travis Scott has earned ten Grammy nominations, though he is still waiting for his first win. His trophy case includes one Latin Grammy, one Billboard Music Award, one MTV Video Music Award, and multiple BET Hip Hop Awards. "Sicko Mode" is certified diamond, and his Circus Maximus trek stands as the highest-grossing solo rap tour on record.

Personal Life

Scott was in a relationship with Kylie Jenner from 2017 to 2023. They share two children: daughter Stormi, born in 2018, and son Aire, born in 2022. Despite his larger-than-life stage persona, Scott keeps most of his private life out of the spotlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Travis Scott's real name?
A: His real name is Jacques Bermon Webster II — note the spelling "Bermon," not "Berman." His stage name combines his uncle Travis's name with Kid Cudi's first name, Scott.

Q: How old is Travis Scott?
A: He was born on April 30, 1991, in Houston, Texas, which makes him 35 years old.

Q: What are Travis Scott's biggest albums?
A: His four studio albums are Rodeo (2015), Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016), Astroworld (2018), and Utopia (2023), with Astroworld widely regarded as his defining record.

Q: Is there a new Travis Scott album coming in 2026?
A: According to reports, yes — Scott teased "Album OTW" on Instagram on August 29, 2026 — but no title or release date has been confirmed yet.

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