Travis Scott’s Net worth
Travis Scott is a 60 million dollar American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is one of the world’s highest-paid and most popular rappers.
Additionally, he is well-known for his connection with Kylie Jenner. Travis may easily generate $40–60 million from his multiple ventures over a touring year.
Travis Scott Early Years and Career Initiation
Travis Scott was born Jacques Berman Webster II in Houston, Texas. Until the age of six, he lived with his grandmother in South Park, Houston, a high-crime neighborhood.
He subsequently relocated with his parents to Missouri City, a middle-class suburb southwest of Houston. He graduated from Elkins High School and enrolled in the University of Texas at San Antonio but dropped out during his sophomore year to pursue a career in music.
Scott co-founded the music duo “The Graduates” with longtime friend Christ Holloway in 2008, releasing an unnamed first E.P. on Myspace. In 2009, he founded the ensemble “The Classmates” with classmate O.G. Chess, and the two collaborated on two projects.
After dropping out of college, he went to New York City to work with friend Mike Waxx. Scott relocated to Los Angeles after only four months in New York City, frustrated by his lack of development. He continued to make music in Los Angeles, sleeping on a friend’s couch.
Travis Scott Career in Music
Scott’s first full-length solo effort, a mixtape named “Owl Pharaoh,” was originally supposed to be released as a free download in 2012 but was delayed owing to sample clearance concerns. It was ultimately released on the iTunes store in May 2013.
He continues to produce songs and perform, most recently at the 2014 South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival in Austin, Texas, before releasing his second mixtape, “Days Before Rodeo,” in August 2014.
Grand Hustle and Epic Records released his debut studio album “Rodeo” in September 2015. It contains Quavo, Juicy J, Kanye West, The Weeknd, Swae Lee, and Justin Bieber, to name a few.
It was a critical and financial success, debuting at #3 on the U.S. Billboard 200 list. In September 2016, he released his second studio album, “Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight,” which debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200. Scott also inked a worldwide agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group that month.
“Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho,” Scott’s joint album with Quavo of the rap trio Migos, was released in December 2017. In August 2018, he released his third solo album, “Astroworld.”
After debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, “Sicko Mode,” the album’s second single, became his highest-charting solo song.
He concluded 2019 by releasing the joint album “JackBoys” via his Cactus Jack record label (launched in March 2017). It was produced by Chase B and featured performers Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, and Sheck Wes.
Scott’s notable singles and tracks include “Pick Up The Phone” (2016) with Young Thug and Quavo (which was certified double platinum by the R.I.A.A.), Drake’s “Portland” (2017), Kris Wu’s “Deserve” (2017), Kanye West and Lil Uzi Vert’s “Watch” (2018), and The Weeknd and S.Z.A.’s “Power is Power” (2019) for HBO’s “Game of Thrones.”
Along with his music, Scott has established a reputation as a producer for other musicians. He served as executive producer on Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. The music compilation album “Cruel Winter,” for example.
Scott has also worked with musicians like Kanye West, Jay-Z, Trinidad James, Big Sean, John Legend, Drake, and Madonna on songs and albums. He produced Rihanna’s chart-topping track “Bitch Better Have My Money.”
Scott’s work has been honored at several award shows, including his People’s Champ Award win at the 2016 B.E.T. Hip Hop Awards and his Top Streaming Song (Audio) win at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards for “Sicko Mode.”
As a featured artist on Justin Bieber’s album Purpose, he was a 2017 Grammy Award nominee for Album of the Year. He received another Grammy nomination in 2018 and numerous other nominations in 2019, including Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song.
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Other Interests
In August 2019, Scott’s documentary film “Look Mom, I Can Fly” was released on Netflix. He also collaborates with several businesses. In May of that year, he appeared in a Nike ad for the VaporMax sneaker.
Travis Scott debuted with Nike in December 2017 with an Air Force 1 collaboration, followed by the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4 “Cactus Jack” release in June 2018, the Travis Scott x Nike Air Force 1 “Sail” release in August 2018, and the Travis Scott x Nike SB Dunk release in February 2020.
Scott’s previous efforts into the design include a capsule collection inspired by his Texas background, produced in early 2017 in collaboration with fashion house Helmut Lang.
Additionally, Scott appeared in a Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2019 commercial campaign. The luxury house also directed the music video for his 2019 single “Can’t Say” and provided his whole outfit for the project.
Scott also appeared in a Samsung commercial with Fortnite broadcaster Tyler “Ninja” Blevins in 2018.
Travis Scott Private Life
Scott began dating reality television personality and businesswoman Kylie Jenner in April 2017. On February 1, 2018, Jenner gave birth to their daughter Stormi Webster. The couple filed for divorce in September 2019.
Travis Scott Earnings
Travis made $20 million between September 2017 and September 2018 from touring, album sales, and his Nike endorsement agreement. That was enough to place him among the top 15 highest-paid rappers.
He made $60 million between June 2018 and June 2019. His Astroworld tour amassed a total of $65 million in revenue. He made $40 million between June 2019 and June 2020.
Travis agreed to a $20 million endorsement agreement with McDonald’s in 2020.
Travis Scott Residential Real Estate
Travis spent $14 million for a 12,000-square-foot mansion in his hometown of Houston in 2019. The home was constructed in 2005 and lay on 1.5 acres within a gated neighborhood.
Travis spent $23.5 million on a property in the Brentwood hills of Los Angeles in June 2020. He was still co-owner of a $13.5 million Beverly Hills property with ex-girlfriend Kylie Jenner at the acquisition.
In 2021, he spent less than $6 million for the home directly adjacent to his Brentwood residence.