15 Facts About Travis Scott
#1 Travis Scott’s real name
His real name is actually Jacques Berman Webster II. He chose his stage name “Travis” to honor his uncle.
#2 His family has a musical history
Travis Scott’s grandfather was a notable jazz composer and his father was also a musician. He claimed his knowledge of music theory came from his family.
#3 The Kardashian family was always a fan of his music
There was no doubt, Travis would have a good relationship with the Kardashians. Even before dating Kylie Jenner, her sister Kendall Jenner was already a fan of his.
#4 He can play the piano
While growing up piano was the first instrument he learned, but he gave up after a few years. When he was asked in an interview on why he quit, the artist said he couldn’t impress girls with the piano. That was the main reason why he stopped practicing. He also played the drums since he was 3 years old.
#5 Travis lied to his family about music for many years
When Webster dropped out of school, he went ahead to pursue his dreams in NYC. He lied about this to his family for many months and even asked them for money to help him with the school. With this action, he cast his family away for a long time.
#6 Look Mom I Can Fly
Anyone who is seriously interested in learning more about Travis Scott’s life and career should check out the documentary by Netflix, Look Mum I Can Fly. (2019) Click here to watch it.
#7 His first mixtape
Travis’s first mixtape Owl Pharaoh (2013), was released under the name of Travi$ Scott. On the mixtape several famous rappers were featured, like Meek Mill and 2 Chainz. Owl Pharaoh was nominated for „Best Mixtape” at the BET Hip Hop Awards.
#8He dated Rihanna
Travis dated Rihanna for a short period of time, which caused one of the biggest controversies of his career. The details of their relationship are mostly unknown.
#9 He held a record for the Most Successful Rap Single
Travis’s song „Sicko Mode” spent over 30 weeks on the Top 10 Billboard charts. Later „Old Town Road” surpassed this record.
#10 He didn’t have a bed
When he was in highschool, Travis dedicated all of his resources to music and transformed his room into a studio. Instead of sleeping on a bed, he would work all night and sleepin his chair.
#11 He traveled between cities in order to find success
Originally Travis wanted to blow up in New York City, it wasn’t working for him there.
#12 He said that music genres don’t matter
Travis believes in this because he doesn’t want to box himself in one genre and make the same kind of music for the rest of his career.
#13 The rapper would do anything for love
Travis Scott has shown he is capable of anything to express his love for his partner. For example, on Kylie’s birthday, he surprised her by ordering an entire orchestra.
#14 The secret meaning behind his „Rodeo” album
According to Travis, the „rodeo” resembles his chaotic life. His goal is „riding a bull” for as long as he can. The album was certified Platinum in May 2017.
#15 Travis’s favorite artist
One of his favorite artists is Kid Cudi. Scott once confessed the time he first met Kid Cudi, he burst into tears.
Originally published at https://www.notwister.com on August 18, 2020.
