Travis Scott - Show It Off Tonight

Biography

Travis Scott, born Jacques Berman Webster II on April 30, 1992, in Missouri City, Texas, is a rapper, producer, and entrepreneur. He started his music career at a young age, producing and releasing beats on Myspace when he was just 16 years old. After dropping out of The University of Texas at San Antonio, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his music career, taking on the name Travi$ Scott as a tribute to his uncle Travis and his musical idol Kid Cudi.

Despite facing challenges and losing support from his parents after lying about dropping out of college, Scott persevered and eventually caught the attention of fellow rapper T.I., who helped him sign to Epic Records and T.I.'s label, Grand Hustle. With the guidance of Kanye West's engineer, Anthony Kilhoffer, Scott went on to co-produce tracks on G.O.O.D. Music's debut album Cruel Summer and released his debut mixtape Owl Pharaoh under West's label.

Scott continued to gain recognition with the release of his mixtape Days Before Rodeo in 2014, leading up to his debut album Rodeo in 2015. He followed up with his highly anticipated sophomore album Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight in 2016, and his third studio album ASTROWORLD in 2018, which was a huge success both critically and commercially.

In addition to his music career, Travis Scott is the CEO of Cactus Jack Records, a record label that has signed artists such as Sheck Wes, Don Toliver, Luxury Tax 50, and Chase B. He continues to push boundaries in the music industry and is known for his unique sound and energetic performances, solidifying his place as one of the most influential artists in hip-hop today.