Jacques Berman Webster II (born April 30, 1991), better known by his stage … Read Full Bio ↴Jacques Berman Webster II (born April 30, 1991), better known by his stage name Travis Scott (formerly stylized as Travi$ Scott), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Houston, Texas. His stage name is the namesake of a favorite uncle combined with the first name of one of his inspirations, Kid Cudi (whose real name is Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi). He has been nominated for ten Grammy Awards and won a Billboard Music Award and a Latin Grammy Award.
In 2012, Scott signed his first major-label contract with Epic Records and a publishing deal with Kanye West's GOOD Music. In April 2013, he signed a joint-recording contract with Epic and T.I.'s Grand Hustle imprint. Scott's first full-length project, the mixtape OWL PHARAOH, was self-released in 2013. It was followed with a second mixtape, Days Before Rodeo, in 2014. His debut studio album, Rodeo (2015), was led by the hit single "Antidote". His second album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016), became his first number one album on the Billboard 200. The following year, Scott released a collaborative album with Quavo titled Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho under the group name Huncho Jack.

In 2018, his third studio album, ASTROWORLD, was released to critical acclaim and produced his first Billboard Hot 100 number one single, "SICKO MODE". In late 2019, Scott's record label Cactus Jack Records released the compilation album JACKBOYS, which topped the Billboard 200. After the release of his single "FRANCHISE (feat. Young Thug & M.I.A.)" in 2020, Scott became the first artist on the Hot 100 to have three songs debut at number one in less than a year.

Scott has gained notoriety for controversies and legal issues regarding safety at his concerts. In November 2021, a mass-casualty crowd crush occurred during Scott's performance at the Astroworld Festival in his hometown of Houston, Texas, killing ten people and injuring hundreds of others.

On July 28, 2023, Scott released his fourth studio album UTOPIA, which became his fourth consectutive number one album on the Billboard 200.

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MIA
Travi$ Scott Lyrics

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Lifted, I'm feelin' so gifted, trippin', I'm constantly fallin'
Channel view of the whole villa, plottin' while burnin' a Marley
Damn these rare thoughts is so endless, bougie bitch whippin' the 'Rari
Out in the jungles, make it rumble, she get wet like safari

Bitches don't know, I teach 'em the ropes, Scottie the Pope
Now only Giuseppe, Celine, Bottega
Proenza, the Schouler is all that she know
Might let the drop top, and she's Lamb' fam
Whippin' trans am, keep it low
She pulled out the hard white on the highway
For the line, listen, pimpin'
Your bitches might physic my disick, disick all business
Might blizzard, roll up, crib look like the tele
Left jelly all over her biscuit
Last spring I lost 10K in teeth
I copped it but now I don't miss it
Whoever found it, teeth probably glistenin'
In fact that nigga prolly missin'

These choppers and these planes
They all doin' the same, they take me overseas
M-I-A-I-M-I-A
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These choppers and these planes
They all doin' the same, they take me overseas
M-I-A-I-M-I-A
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Speedin', and damn I'm leanin' on a Kawasaki
In the lobby, then we 'dro codeinin', out in Abu Dhabi
Chain beamin', man, I hope you ain't anemic
'Cause you might feel drowsy
Out in Sweden, it's just me and four women
And we all playin' hockey
Blowed, Scott La Flame, pimp with no cane
Rockin' a robe in your hood with no pass
Fuck up the flow, nothin' but fam 'cause niggas be hoes
You can have that, pass that, light it up and then blow
Imagery abstract, it's like NASDAQ
When I stock it up and then rack it up and then go
Packed it up and moved to Goldman Sachs
My nigga Yeezy done taught me that
Young niggas in the Soho house
Spillin' booze where the Barbie at
Damn homie, this a movie nigga
Take a picture of somethin', where your Kodak at?
If Scottie ain't totin' or swimmin' in women
He writin', producin' and scorin' and filmin'

These choppers and these planes
They all doin' the same, they take me overseas
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These choppers and these planes
They all doin' the same, they take me overseas
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Travi$ Scott's "MIA" describe the luxurious lifestyle of a successful artist who has accomplished everything he could desire. The opening line about M-I-A-I-M-I-A serves as a repetition of the title to further emphasize the glamorous setting of Miami, as Miami is popularly known for its nightlife, beaches, and pleasure-seeking activities.

The rapper goes on to express his sense of power and wealth with lines such as "Lifted, I'm feelin' so gifted, trippin', I'm constantly fallin'" and "Bougie bitch whippin' the 'Rari." He also boasts about his knowledge of high-end fashion brands to impress women, as he proclaims that "Giuseppe, Celine, Bottega/Proenza, the Schouler are all that she know."

The second half of "MIA" sees Travi$ switch his focus to his fame and touring as he brags about his access to private jets and how trips to different countries are no longer a big deal for him. He also shows love for his hometown through the refrain, "These choppers and these planes/They all doin' the same, they take me overseas/M-I-A-I-M-I-A/M-I-A-I-M-I-M-I-A-I-M-I-A/M-I-A-MI-M-I-M-I-A-MI."

Overall, "MIA" portrays Travi$ Scott's elevated position in life as he maintains his grasp of his roots and experiences all new heights of success without bending to anyone's will.

Line by Line Meaning

Lifted, I'm feelin' so gifted, trippin', I'm constantly fallin'
I'm high and I feel special, but I'm also tripping and falling a lot

Channel view of the whole villa, plottin' while burnin' a Marley
I have a great view of the villa and I'm making plans while smoking a joint

Damn these rare thoughts is so endless, bougie bitch whippin' the 'Rari
My unique ideas are abundant, and I have a fancy girl driving a Ferrari

Out in the jungles, make it rumble, she get wet like safari
We're in the jungle making noise and my girl is aroused

Bitches don't know, I teach 'em the ropes, Scottie the Pope
Girls don't know much, but I teach them everything as the pope of my own world

Now only Giuseppe, Celine, Bottega Proenza, the Schouler is all that she know
My girl only knows high-end fashion brands like Giuseppe, Celine, Bottega Proenza, etc.

Might let the drop top, and she's Lamb' fam, whippin' trans am, keep it low
I might drive a Lamborghini with the top down, while my girl drives a Trans Am low-key

She pulled out the hard white on the highway, for the line, listen, pimpin'
My girl got cocaine on the highway and she's using it while I listen as her pimp

Your bitches might physic my disick, disick all business
Your girls might give me physical pleasure, but it's all business for me

Might blizzard, roll up, crib look like the tele, left jelly all over her biscuit
I might smoke a lot of weed and my house looks like a TV studio, and I left semen on her vagina

Last spring I lost 10K in teeth, I copped it but now I don't miss it
Last spring I lost $10,000 worth of jewelry but I replaced it and don't miss it

Whoever found it, teeth probably glistenin', in fact that nigga prolly missin'
If someone found my lost jewelry, he's probably wearing it and missing because it looks so good

Speedin', and damn I'm leanin' on a Kawasaki, in the lobby, then we 'dro codeinin', out in Abu Dhabi
I'm driving fast and leaning on my Kawasaki motorcycle, then I'm in a hotel lobby and taking codeine in Abu Dhabi

Chain beamin', man, I hope you ain't anemic, 'cause you might feel drowsy
My chain is shining bright, and if you're anemic you might feel woozy and dizzy

Out in Sweden, it's just me and four women, and we all playin' hockey
In Sweden, it's just me and four women, and we're all playing hockey

Blowed, Scott La Flame, pimp with no cane, rockin' a robe in your hood with no pass
I'm high and called Scott La Flame, I'm a pimp without a cane, and I'm wearing a robe in your area without permission

Fuck up the flow, nothin' but fam 'cause niggas be hoes, you can have that, pass that, light it up and then blow
I'm messing up the rhythm but only with my family because others are untrustworthy, you can have that, smoke it and blow it

Imagery abstract, it's like NASDAQ, when I stock it up and then rack it up and then go
My artistic vision is abstract, like the stock market, and I accumulate wealth and then spend it

Packed it up and moved to Goldman Sachs, my nigga Yeezy done taught me that
I moved everything to Goldman Sachs, and my friend Yeezy taught me to invest wisely

Young niggas in the Soho house, spillin' booze where the Barbie at
Young guys are at the Soho House club, spilling alcohol where the rich girls are

Damn homie, this a movie nigga, take a picture of somethin', where your Kodak at?
Wow, it's like we're in a movie, take a picture of something, where's your camera?

If Scottie ain't totin' or swimmin' in women, he writin', producin' and scorin' and filmin'
If I'm not carrying guns or having sex, I'm writing, producing, scoring, and filming movies

These choppers and these planes, they all doin' the same, they take me overseas
Helicopters and planes take me around the world

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Spelling of MIA then Miami multiple times in different orders

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Spelling of MIA then Miami multiple times in different orders

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Spelling of MIA then Miami multiple times in different orders

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