Travis Scott
A hip-hop architect who builds immersive, psychedelic sonic worlds and chaotic live experiences that have defined a generation's sound.
Born 1991 (age 35)·American rapper·Birthday: April 30·Millennials
Biography
Travis Scott, born Jacques Webster, operates less as a conventional rapper and more as a curator of atmosphere. His rise from Houston's music scene to global ubiquity was fueled by an obsessive focus on vibe and energy. Albums like 'Rodeo' and 'Astroworld' aren't just collections of songs; they are themed, meticulously produced universes that blend rap, auto-tuned melody, and thunderous, inventive production. His real genius, however, might be as a live performer. His 'raging' concerts are legendary for their intensity, elaborate stage design, and his own frenetic presence, often culminating in him hurling himself into the crowd. Scott transformed the concert into a participatory, almost dangerous event. Despite the shadow of the 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy, his influence on the texture of modern hip-hop, its production aesthetics, and its performative spectacle remains profound and inescapable.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Travis was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Travis Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Travis's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- His 2018 album 'Astroworld' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and won a Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Album.
- He has landed five songs at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, including 'SICKO MODE' and 'HIGHEST IN THE ROOM'.
- Founded the record label Cactus Jack, which has launched the careers of artists like Don Toliver.
Did You Know?
He is a former member of the rap collective 'Very GOOD Beats', which was affiliated with Kanye West.
He dropped out of the University of Texas at San Antonio to pursue music full-time.
His stage name is a combination of his uncle's name, Travis, and the first name of his favorite musician, Kid Cudi (whose real name is Scott Mescudi).
He has a daughter named Stormi with reality TV star and businesswoman Kylie Jenner.
“Be different, be you, be a rockstar.”
