What Is Travis Scott’s Net Worth?
As of today, February 27, 2025, Travis Scott’s net worth is estimated to be $80 million. This substantial wealth is primarily derived from his successful career as a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. At his peak, Travis Scott was earning $40 – $60 million annually from his various endeavors, solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid and most popular rappers globally.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Jacques Berman Webster II, known professionally as Travis Scott, was born on April 30, 1992, in Houston, Texas. For the first six years of his life, he resided with his grandmother in South Park, a high-crime area of Houston. He later moved to Missouri City, a middle-class suburb southwest of Houston, where he lived with his parents. Travis Scott graduated from Elkins High School and briefly attended the University of Texas at San Antonio. He dropped out during his sophomore year to fully dedicate himself to his music career.
In 2008, Travis Scott formed a music duo called “The Graduates” with his longtime friend Christ Holloway. Together, they released their first untitled EP on Myspace. In 2009, he formed the group “The Classmates” with schoolmate OG Chess, and they released two projects together. Following his departure from college, Travis Scott moved to New York City and collaborated with his friend Mike Waxx. After four months in NYC and feeling frustrated by the lack of progress, he relocated to Los Angeles, where he stayed on a friend’s couch while continuing to produce music.
Music Career: Albums, Singles, and Collaborations
Travis Scott’s debut solo full-length project, a mixtape titled “Owl Pharaoh,” was initially scheduled for release as a free download in 2012, but it was delayed due to sample clearance issues. Eventually, it was released in May 2013 on the iTunes store. Before releasing his second mixtape, “Days Before Rodeo,” in August 2014, he continued to create music and perform, including an appearance at the 2014 South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival in Austin, Texas.
His first studio album, “Rodeo,” was released in September 2015 by Grand Hustle and Epic Records. The album featured guest appearances from artists such as Quavo, Juicy J, Kanye West, The Weeknd, Swae Lee, and Justin Bieber. “Rodeo” debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart and received critical and commercial acclaim. 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.
In September 2016, Travis Scott signed a worldwide deal with Universal Music Publishing Group. His collaborative album with Quavo from the rap group Migos, “Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho,” was released in December 2017. His third solo album, “Astroworld,” was released in August 2018. “Sicko Mode,” the album’s second single, became his highest-charting solo single, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. He ended 2019 with the release of “JackBoys,” a collaborative album from his Cactus Jack record imprint (launched in March 2017), featuring artists Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, and producer Chase B.
Notable singles and tracks Travis Scott has worked on include “Pick Up The Phone” (2016) with Young Thug and Quavo, which was certified double platinum by the RIAA, Drake’s “Portland” (2017), Kris Wu’s “Deserve” (2017), “Watch” (2018) with Kanye West and Lil Uzi Vert, and “Power is Power” (2019) with The Weeknd and SZA for the HBO series “Game of Thrones.”
In addition to his own music, Travis Scott has been a producer for other artists. He was the executive producer on Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label’s compilation album “Cruel Winter.” He has also produced songs and albums for artists such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, Trinidad James, Big Sean, John Legend, Drake, and Madonna. He produced Rihanna’s hit single “Bitch Better Have My Money.”
Travis Scott’s work has been recognized at various awards ceremonies, including his People’s Champ Award win at the 2016 BET Hip Hop Awards. At the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, he won Top Streaming Song (Audio) for “Sicko Mode.” He was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2017 Grammys as a featured artist on Justin Bieber’s album Purpose. He received further Grammy nominations in 2018 and several more in 2019, including Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song.
Other Pursuits and Brand Collaborations
Travis Scott’s documentary film “Look Mom I Can Fly” was released on Netflix in August 2019. He also has several brands that he works with. His official partnership with Nike began in 2017 when he starred in a Nike campaign for the VaporMax sneak in May of that year. He released his first shoe with Nike, an Air Force 1 sneaker collaboration, in December 2017. This was followed by the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4 “Cactus Jack” release in June 2018, the Travis Scott x Nike Air Force 1 “Sail” release in August 2018, and the Travis Scott x Nike SB Dunk release in February 2020.
In early 2017, Travis Scott released a capsule collection inspired by his Texan roots with fashion brand Helmut Lang. He starred in an advertising campaign for the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2019 collection. The luxury house also produced the music video for his 2019 track “Can’t Say,” providing his full wardrobe for the project. In 2018, Travis Scott appeared in a Fortnite-themed Samsung commercial alongside streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins.
Earnings and Financial Highlights
Between September 2017 and September 2018, Travis Scott earned $20 million from touring, record sales, and his Nike endorsement deal. This income placed him among the top 15 highest-paid rappers globally for that year. From June 2018 to June 2019, his earnings significantly increased to $60 million, largely attributed to his Astroworld tour, which grossed $65 million. Between June 2019 and June 2020, he earned $40 million. In 2020, Travis Scott signed a $20 million endorsement deal with McDonald’s.
Real Estate Investments
In 2019, Travis Scott purchased a 12,000-square-foot home in his native Houston for $14 million. The home, built in 2005, is situated on 1.5 acres within a gated community. In June 2020, Travis Scott acquired a mansion in the hills of Brentwood in Los Angeles for $23.5 million. In 2021, he purchased the home next door to his Brentwood residence for a little under $6 million. In October 2018, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott jointly purchased a home in Beverly Hills, CA, for $13.45 million. They listed this home for sale in October 2022 for just under $22 million.
Astroworld Festival Disaster and its Impact
In November 2021, the Astroworld Festival, founded and headlined by Travis Scott, experienced a tragic disaster where ten people died. This event led to considerable negative publicity and potentially impacted his earning potential due to subsequent legal and ethical repercussions.
Relationship with Kylie Jenner
Travis Scott began dating reality television star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner in April 2017. Their daughter, Stormi Webster, was born on February 1, 2018. The couple separated in September 2019 but have remained close, continuing to co-parent their child and having another child together.