Real Madrid star Vinicius took time out from his busy schedule to link up with renowned American music artist, Travis Scott.
The 24-year-old football star, who recorded an outstanding 2023-24 season with Real Madrid, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists in 39 games, was seen connecting with the singer and handing him his signed Real Madrid shirt in a music show in Madrid, organized as part of the artist’s Europe tour.
Note that Vinicius Jr has yet to link up with the Real Madrid pre-season squad in the USA as he is still enjoying his extended break after the 2024 Copa America campaign with the Brazil national team.
However, he made it to Travis Scott’s show and is expected to link up with his Real Madrid teammates in the USA. Meanwhile, Vinicius flaunted footage of the meetup with the American star to his 9 million followers on X and wrote, ”LEGEND.”
Who is Travis Scott?
Travis Scott is an American renowned music artist. He is a singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer. The Texas-born artist boasts an astonishing 49 million certified record sales.
Scott began his music career in 2012, signing a recording contract with Epic Records. In the same year, he also bagged a publishing deal with Kanye West’s music label, ‘GOOD Music.’
Travis Scott discography
After signing contracts with Epic Records and GOOD Music, Scott released his first music project titled, ‘Owl Pharaoh’ in 2013. The next year he dropped his first debut mixtape titled, ‘Days Before Rodeo.’
In 2014, his much-awaited studio album, ‘Rodeo’ was out. ‘Rodeo’ would serve as a stepping stone to Travis Scott’s immense success in the American entertainment and music industry. He would go on to release hit songs such as ‘Antidote’ which rose to number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.
So far, Scott has four single studio albums, beginning with Rodeo in 2015, Birds In The Trap Sing Micknight in 2016, Astroworld in 2018, and his latest album, Utopia in 2023. He also has two collaborative albums – Huncho Jack and JACKBOYS.
Travis Scott award and honors
Travis Scott’s ‘Antidote’ won the BET Hip Hop People’s Champ Awards in 2016. His ‘Know No Better,’ featuring Major Lazer, Quavo, and Camila Cabello won Teen Choice Awards for Choice Electronic/Dance Song in 2017. He has also bagged several numeral awards, including nominations.
Travis Scott arrest and controversies
Recently on June 20, 2024, Scott was arrested for going drunk and trespassing property but was released after a few hours. He reportedly paid $650 for the breach of order before his release.
Also, in 2013, New York Police had to interrupt one of his shows in the City after he reportedly assaulted a sound technician for asking him to reduce the volume of his music as it was too loud for the venue. The matter was settled out of court after he chose to pay compensation for damages.
Travis Scott net worth
According to Marca, Scott boasts a decent wealth from his music career. He is regarded as one of the richest music artists in the United States. His estimated net worth is said to be $80m.
Travis Scott wife
Travis Scott is reportedly dating American cosmetics mogul Kylie Jenner, whom he reportedly met in 2017. They have two children together – Stormi Webster, who was born on February 1, 2018, and Aire Webster, born on February 2, 2022. They have yet to be married.
