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Travis Scott

Travis Scott is the stage name of Jacques Bermon Webster II, an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer born in Houston, Texas.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Travis Scott is the stage name of Jacques Bermon Webster II, an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Houston, Texas. He is best known for his psychedelic trap style and the 2021 Astroworld festival tragedy.

What it is

Travis Scott (born April 30, 1991) rose to fame with his atmospheric, psychedelic take on trap music. His stage name has also appeared as Travi$ Scott. He has released several commercially successful albums, including *Astroworld* and *Utopia*, and is known for high-profile collaborations.

Why it matters

The 2021 Astroworld Festival in Houston ended in a crowd-crush disaster that killed 10 people and injured hundreds. The incident sparked widespread debate about event safety, leading to multiple lawsuits against Scott and organizers. It remains a defining and controversial chapter in his career.

Personal life

Scott was publicly linked with Kylie Jenner from 2017 to 2023, and the couple have two children. Published biographical sources identify Jenner as his former partner; no current relationship is confirmed in the provided facts.

In short

  • Travis Scott was born Jacques Bermon Webster II in Houston, Texas, on April 30, 1991.
  • He is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
  • The 2021 Astroworld festival disaster killed 10 people and injured hundreds.
  • He was formerly in a relationship with Kylie Jenner (2017–2023).
Canadian angle

Travis Scott has a substantial Canadian audience as a mainstream hip-hop artist; his tours, streaming success, and festival coverage have made him familiar to Canadian music readers.

Quick questions

Who is Travis Scott?
Travis Scott is the stage name of Jacques Bermon Webster II, an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Houston, Texas.
How old is Travis Scott?
He was born on April 30, 1991, making him 35 years old as of July 23, 2026.
What happened at Astroworld?
The 2021 Astroworld Festival in Houston turned deadly in a crowd surge, killing 10 people and injuring hundreds.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Scott
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupation, partner, stage name
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6346805/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, stage name, age, stage-name origin
  3. IAM.com — https://www.iam.com/musicians/celebrity-musicians/travis-scott/
    Supports: Age, birthplace, relationship status, career overview
  4. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/
    Supports: Astroworld festival tragedy context and biographical details
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6346805/
    Supports: Birth name, age, birthday, birthplace