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Travis Scott

Travis Scott is a trap artist from Houston, Texas.

Houston rapper and producer known for psychedelic trap, wild live shows and Astroworld.

Key albums
RodeoBirds in the Trap Sing McKnightAstroworldUtopia
Key tracks
AntidoteGoosebumpsSicko ModeHighest in the RoomFE!N

Who is Travis Scott?

Travis Scott (Jacques Webster) is a rapper, singer and producer from Houston, Texas. Early on he worked with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music and T.I.'s Grand Hustle.

Known for

Rodeo (2015), with "Antidote", and Astroworld (2018), with "Sicko Mode", followed by Utopia (2023). He is just as famous for his high-energy concerts and his Cactus Jack brand. In 2021 a crowd crush at his Astroworld Festival in Houston killed ten people.

Style

Dark, psychedelic trap with heavy bass, Auto-Tuned vocals and lots of atmosphere. His songs often switch beats halfway through.

Impact

Travis Scott shaped the sound and look of 2010s trap and turned the rap concert into an intense, rave-like experience.

Influences

  • Kanye West
  • Kid Cudi

Travis Scott: quick answers

What genre is Travis Scott?

Travis Scott’s music falls under Trap. Travis Scott is part of Southern hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s and 2020s.

Where is Travis Scott from?

Travis Scott is from Houston, Texas.

What is Travis Scott’s real name?

Travis Scott’s real name is Jacques Webster.

When did Travis Scott start?

Travis Scott has been active since 2012.

Who influenced Travis Scott?

Travis Scott was influenced by Kanye West and Kid Cudi.

Which artists are similar to Travis Scott?

If you like Travis Scott, listen to 21 Savage, A$AP Rocky, Denzel Curry, Drake, Future, Kanye West, Lil Yachty, Offset, Post Malone, Quavo, Kid Cudi, Lil Uzi Vert, Metro Boomin and Young Thug.