Travis Scott Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Travis Scott’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $80 million, Travis Scott is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. During his prime, he was among the highest-paid and most popular rappers globally. In a good touring year, Travis can earn between $40 and $60 million from various activities. Sadly, he faced significant negative publicity after the Astroworld Festival tragedy in November 2021, which resulted in ten fatalities. Additionally, his relationship with Kylie Jenner is well-known; the couple began dating in 2017 and has two children together.

Scott, recognized for his unique blend of hip-hop, trap, and psychedelic music, first gained significant attention with the release of his mixtape “Owl Pharaoh” in 2013, followed by “Days Before Rodeo” in 2014. His debut studio album, “Rodeo,” which came out in 2015, cemented his place as an innovative creator and featured hits such as “Antidote.” Following that, his albums “Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight” (2016) and the critically acclaimed “Astroworld” (2018) further bolstered his fame. “Astroworld” earned the Best Rap Album award at the Billboard Music Awards and received a nomination in the same category at the Grammy Awards. The hit track “Sicko Mode” also marked Scott’s first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In addition to his musical achievements, Scott has ventured into fashion, collaborating with major brands like Nike and briefly partnering with McDonald’s for a special meal and merchandise.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born Jacques Berman Webster II in Houston, Texas, on April 30, 1992, Travis Scott spent his early years living with his grandmother in South Park, a high-crime area of Houston. At age six, he moved to Missouri City, a suburban area southwest of Houston, to live with his parents. He graduated from Elkins High School and later enrolled in the University of Texas San Antonio. However, he dropped out during his sophomore year to focus on his music career.

In 2008, Scott formed the music duo “The Graduates” with his longtime friend Christ Holloway, releasing their first untitled EP on Myspace. The following year, he teamed up with classmate OG Chess to create the group “The Classmates,” producing two projects together. After leaving college, he relocated to New York City to collaborate with his friend Mike Waxx. Frustrated by the lack of progress and opportunities, he moved to Los Angeles after only four months in NYC, where he lived on a friend’s couch while continuing to work on his music.

Music Career

Scott’s first solo mixtape, “Owl Pharaoh,” was intended for free download in 2012, but its release faced delays due to sample clearance issues, eventually launching in May 2013 on the iTunes store. He continued performing, including at the 2014 South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, before releasing his second mixtape, “Days Before Rodeo,” in August 2014.

In September 2015, he released his debut studio album, “Rodeo,” under Grand Hustle and Epic Records, featuring collaborations with artists like Quavo, Juicy J, Kanye West, The Weeknd, Swae Lee, and Justin Bieber. The album received a positive response from critics and the public, debuting at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart. His second studio album, “Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight,” was released in September 2016 and became his first number-one album on the US Billboard 200. That same month, Scott signed a global deal with Universal Music Publishing Group.

In December 2017, Scott released his collaborative album “Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho” with Quavo from the rap group Migos. Following that, he launched his third solo album “Astroworld” in August 2018. The second single from the album, “Sicko Mode,” rose to become his highest-charting solo track, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, he closed out 2019 with a collaborative project titled “JackBoys,” released under his Cactus Jack record label, which he established in March 2017, featuring talents like Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, and producer Chase B.

Among the notable tracks Scott has contributed to are “Pick Up The Phone” (2016) featuring Young Thug and Quavo, which achieved certified double platinum status by the RIAA, as well as Drake’s “Portland” (2017), Kris Wu’s “Deserve” (2017), “Watch” (2018) alongside Kanye West and Lil Uzi Vert, and “Power is Power” (2019) in collaboration with The Weeknd and SZA for the HBO series “Game of Thrones.”

Besides his personal discography, Scott has gained recognition as a producer for various artists. He served as executive producer for the compilation album “Cruel Winter” from Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label. Additionally, Scott has produced music for a range of artists, including Kanye West, Jay-Z, Trinidad James, Big Sean, John Legend, Drake, and Madonna. Notably, he produced the chart-topping single “Bitch Better Have My Money” performed by Rihanna.

Scott’s contributions have been acknowledged at several prestigious awards shows, such as his win for the People’s Champ Award at the 2016 BET Hip Hop Awards, and at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, where he secured the Top Streaming Song (Audio) award for “Sicko Mode.” He received a nomination for Album of the Year as a featured artist on Justin Bieber’s “Purpose” at the 2017 Grammys. Moreover, he was nominated for another Grammy in 2018 and received several nominations in 2019, including Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song.

Other Pursuits

Scott’s documentary, “Look Mom I Can Fly,” premiered on Netflix in August 2019. He also collaborates with various brands, having begun his official partnership with Nike in 2017 when he starred in a campaign for the VaporMax sneaker that May. His inaugural shoe with Nike, a collaboration on Air Force 1 sneakers, was released in December 2017, followed by the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4 “Cactus Jack” in June 2018, the Travis Scott x Nike Air Force 1 “Sail” in August 2018, and the Travis Scott x Nike SB Dunk in February 2020. Additionally, Scott ventured into design with a capsule collection reflecting his Texan roots, in collaboration with the fashion label Helmut Lang back in early 2017.

Furthermore, Scott featured in an advertising campaign for the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2019 collection, and the luxury brand produced the music video for his track “Can’t Say” in 2019, providing him with the complete wardrobe for the project.

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Additionally, Scott featured in a 2018 Samsung commercial themed around Fortnite, where he appeared alongside streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins.

Personal Life

Scott began his relationship with reality TV star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner in April 2017. Their daughter, Stormi Webster, was born on February 1, 2018. The couple parted ways in September 2019.

Earnings

Between September 2017 and September 2018, Travis amassed $20 million through touring, record sales, and his Nike endorsement deal, ranking him among the 15 highest-paid rappers globally for that year. From June 2018 to June 2019, he earned $60 million, while his Astroworld tour brought in $65 million. Between June 2019 and June 2020, he made $40 million.

In 2020, he entered into a $20 million endorsement agreement with McDonald’s.

Real Estate

In 2019, Travis acquired a 12,000-square-foot residence in Houston for $14 million. Constructed in 2005, this home is situated on 1.5 acres within a gated community.

In June 2020, he purchased a mansion in Brentwood, Los Angeles, for $23.5 million. The following year, he invested just under $6 million to buy the adjacent property to his Brentwood residence.

In October 2018, Kylie and Travis Scott jointly bought a home in Beverly Hills, CA, for $13.45 million, which they listed for sale in October 2022 at a price slightly below $22 million. Check out this video tour of the BH mansion: