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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WHO? WHAT!
Travi$ Scott Lyrics
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Know what I'm saying
Heard they talkin' shit 'bout I
Who, what, when and why (who?)
I'm alive, just took one to revive (yeah)
Keep that vibe when we show up and collide ('llide)
Me and the guys move just like the F-O-I (ooh)
Was talkin' Frenchy's but she thinkin' Ocean Prime (Prime, yeah)
Know she keep a open mouth and open mind
I don't open up her door, she open mine
I need less stress and I need more ties, yeah (skrr, skrr)
We on the jet quest, mobbin' with the tribe, yes (skrr, skrr)
In the headrest one of twenty-five, yes (skrr, skrr)
Ain't seen the best yet, open up your eyes, yeah
One, two, three, four, five, that's the countdown 'til I slide (slide)
Pork and rinds, how I grew up on my side (eat it up)
Ain't no fence just a hundred acres wide (nope)
When shit get tense, we twist up and we get fried
I picked my favorite dancer I done pay her rent (cash, cash)
At Christmas time it's no Saint Nick we got the Grinch
I smack that ass she threw it back in self defense (yeah)
We took the crib, flood the backyard like it's the beach
We did some things out on the ways that we can't speak
All I know it was Mo Bamba on repeat
I don't think these things I took is helpin' me (oh yeah)
I could borrow some more
Had to guzzle the fours
Had to count up the O's (big bag)
Had to summon the hoes (ayy)
Dodge the federal (12)
I rolled through the light (skrr, skrr)
Rollin' the dice (ayy)
Rock on my ice (all ice)
Poppin' that Gucci (Gucci, Gucci)
This down and groovy
To get down, get groovy
That bitch brown and choosey (hey)
Shawty (shawty), in the supersonic (yeah)
Brand new La Ferrari (woo), my bitch ridin' iconic
Yeah, yeah
One, two, three, four, five, that's the countdown 'til I slide (slide)
Pork and rinds, how I grew up on my side
Ain't no fence just a hundred acres wide
When shit get tense, we twist up and we get fried
Was born in the movie (movie)
Never make excuses (no)
It was time to move it (time to move)
It was God and the Uzi (God and the uzi)
We were trained to use it (hey)
They were trained to use it (train)
Shoot you like Cupid (shoot)
Hit your medulla, yeah
Shoot at, shoot at intruders (yeah)
Then shoot your producer
This shit for the gang, get banged and fuck on the group, she a groupie (yeah)
Left out when she choosey, hmm (yeah)
Big bankroll it's soothin', hmm (yeah)
Pull up with the sticks in the Sprinter bus, I'm makin' them cuddle up this not a movie
Yeah, yeah
One, two, three, four, five, that's the countdown 'til I slide (slide)
Pork and rinds, how I grew up on my side
Ain't no fence just a hundred acres wide
When shit get tense, we twist up and we get fried
The song "WHO? WHAT!" by Travi$ Scott is a braggadocious and confident track that showcases the rapper's ability to rise above the negative opinions of others. In the first verse, he addresses rumors about him and dismisses them with the refrain "who, what, when, and why?" He asserts his resilient nature by proclaiming that he can be revived with just one shot, and that he and his friends move with the same unity and discipline as the Fruit of Islam. He also references his dual life as a resident of Beverly Hills while maintaining his ties to the ghetto. The second verse features a countdown to action and boasts about Travi$'s wealth and sexual prowess. He describes extravagant spending habits during the holiday season and details encounters with various women. He also references his proficiency with weapons of all kinds and his ability to defend himself and his loved ones.
Overall, "WHO? WHAT!" is a typical Travi$ Scott banger that showcases his unique style and confidence, as well as his ability to create catchy hooks and memorable verses. The song's themes of defiance and rebellion against societal norms, as well as its celebration of wealth and promiscuity, are common motifs in much of hip-hop, particularly in the genre's more contemporary iterations.
Line by Line Meaning
Know what I'm saying, know what I'm saying
I am emphasizing what I am about to say
Heard they talkin' shit 'bout I
I heard people are talking negatively about me
Who, what, when and why (who)
I want to know who is talking about me, what they're saying, when they're saying it, and why they're saying it
I'm alive, just took one to revive (yeah)
I am still alive, barely, but I managed to come back to life
Keep that vibe when we show up and collide ('llide)
I want to maintain a certain energy when I meet and interact with others
Me and the guys move just like the F-O-I (Ooh)
My friends and I move in sync and with intention like the Fruit of Islam
In the Hills but still keep them ghetto ties (Hills)
I live in a nice area, but I still have connections to the streets
Was talkin' Frenchy's but she thinkin' Ocean Prime (Prime, yeah)
We were discussing a regular fast-food restaurant, but she wants to go to a fancy and expensive one like Ocean Prime
Know she keep an open mouth and open mind
She is open to trying new things and has no filter
I don't open up her door, she open mine
She is independent and takes control of situations
I need less stress and I need more ties, yeah (skrr, skrr)
I want fewer problems and more connections in my life
We on the jet quest, mobbin' with the tribe, yes (skrr, skrr)
We are traveling on a private jet with our group of friends
In the headrest one of 25, yes (skrr, skrr)
One of my 25 luxury car headrests is showing off my wealth
Ain't seen the best yet, open up your eyes, yeah
There are more excellent things to come; keep your eyes open
One, two, three, four, five, that's the countdown 'til I slide (slide)
I am counting down until I leave and move on to my next destination
Pork and rinds, how I grew up on my side (eat it up)
I grew up eating pork products as a staple of my diet and my culture
Ain't no fence just a hundred acres wide (nope)
There are no physical boundaries restricting me on this land
When shit get tense, we twist up and we get fried
When there is danger or drama, we get together and deal with it while smoking marijuana
I picked my favorite dancer I done pay her rent (cash, cash)
I hired my favorite stripper and paid her rent for the month
At Christmas time it's no Saint Nick we got the Grinch
During the holiday season, we are not celebrating Santa Claus; instead, we are embracing the Grinch
I smack that ass she threw it back in self defense (yeah)
I hit her butt, and she responded with force
We took the crib, flipped the backyard like it's the beach
We transformed the house, and the backyard turned into a beach-like environment
We did some things out on the ways that we can't speak
Things happened that cannot be talked about publicly
All I know it was Mo Bamba on repeat
We listened to Mo Bamba over and over again
I don't think these things I took is helpin' me (oh yeah)
I am not sure if the substances I consumed are benefiting me
I could borrow some more
I am considering asking for more money
Had to guzzle the fours
I had to quickly drink four ounces of lean (Codeine)
Had to count up the Os (big bag)
I had to count up the ounces (of drugs) in a large bag
Had to summon the hoes (ay)
I had to call over some women (prostitutes)
Dodge the federal (12)
I had to avoid getting caught by the police
I rolled through the light (skrr, skrr)
I drove through a traffic light without stopping quickly
Rollin' the dice (ay)
I am taking a chance or risk
Rock on my ice (all ice)
My jewelry is covered in diamonds
Poppin' that Gucci (Gucci, Gucci)
I am wearing a lot of Gucci clothing/accessories, showing off my wealth
This down and groovy
This situation is calm and relaxing
To get down, get groovy
To relax and have a good time
That bitch brown and choosey (hey)
That woman is picky and selective
Shawty, in the supersonic (yeah)
That woman is incredibly attractive and looks like a superhero
Brand new La Ferrari (woo), my bitch ride iconic
I just got a new, expensive car, and my woman is beautiful and iconic
Was born in the movie (movie)
My life feels like it is part of a movie
Never make excuses (no)
I never try to justify my actions or situation
It was time to move it (time to move)
It was time for me to leave and make a change
It was God and the Uzi (God and the uzi)
I put my trust in God, but I also carry a weapon
We were trained to use it (hey)
I and my friends know how to use weapons if necessary
They were trained to use it (train)
Other people are also trained in combat and weapon use
Shoot you like Cupid (shoot)
We can use our weapons to harm and shoot people, just like Cupid's arrows are meant to cause love and attraction
Hit your medulla, yeah
Our targets will be hit in the medulla oblongata, causing significant damage
Shoot at, shoot at intruders (yeah)
We will use our weapons aggressively toward anyone who comes into our space uninvited
Then shoot your producer
Even famous, powerful people like record producers can be targets of violence
This shit for the gang, get banged and fuck on the group, she a groupie (yeah)
This lifestyle and music is intended for my friends/group of people to enjoy and engage in sexual activity with, while women who eagerly want to participate are labeled as groupies
Left out when she choosey, hmm (yeah)
She missed out on her chance because she was hesitant and picky
Big bankroll it's soothin', hmm (yeah)
Having a lot of money eases stress and feels good
Pull up with the sticks in the Sprinter bus, I'm makin' them cuddle up this not a movie
I am arriving with weapons in a van, and people should take it seriously; it is not a fictional movie
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jacques Webster, Samuel Gloade, Brock F. Korsan, Kirshnik Khari Ball, Lamont Porter, Quavious Keyate Marshall, Ronald Latour, Cydel Charles Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro: Travis Scott]
Know what I'm saying, know what I'm saying
Know what I'm saying
[Verse 1: Travis Scott & (Quavo)]
Heard they talkin' shit 'bout I
Who, what, when and why (who)
I'm alive, just took one to revive (yeah)
Keep that vibe when we show up and collide ('llide)
Me and the guys move just like the F-O-I (Ooh)
In the Hills but still keep them ghetto ties (Hills)
Was talkin' Frenchy's but she thinkin' Ocean Prime (Prime, yeah)
Know she keep an open mouth and open mind (ahh)
I don't open up her door, she open mine
I need less stress and I need more ties, yeah (skrr, skrr)
We on the jet quest, mobbin' with the drop, yes (skrr, skrr)
In the headrest one of 25, yes (skrr, skrr)
Ain't seen the best yet, open up your eyes, yeah (yeah)
[Chorus: Travis Scott & (Quavo)]
One, two, three, four, five, that's the countdown 'til I slide (slide)
Pork and rinds, how I grew up on my side (eat it up)
Ain't no fence just a hundred acres wide (nope)
When shit get tense, we twist up and we get fried
[Verse 2: Travis Scott & (Quavo)]
I picked my favorite dancer I done pay her rent (cash, cash)
At Christmas time it's no Saint Nick we got the Grinch (bad, bad)
I smack that ass she threw it back in self defense (yeah)
We took the crib, flood the backyard like it's the beach (drip, drip)
We did some things out on the ways that we can't speak
All I know it was "Mo Bamba" on repeat (cash)
I don't think these things I took is helpin' me (oh yeah)
I could bag up some hoes
Had to count up the fours
Had to count up the Os (big bag)
Had to summon the hoes (hey)
Dodge the federal (12)
I rolled through the light (skrr, skrr)
Rollin' the dice (hey)
Rock on my ice (all ice)
Poppin' that Gucci (Gucci, Gucci)
This down and groovy
To get down, get groovy (groovy)
That bitch brown and choosey (hey)
Shawty (shawty), in the supersonic (yeah)
Brand new LaFerrari (woo), my bitch ride iconic
[Chorus: Travis Scott]
Yeah, yeah
One, two, three, four, five, that's the countdown 'til I slide (‘til I slide)
Pork and rinds, how I grew up on my side
Ain't no fence just a hundred acres wide
When shit get tense, we twist up and we get fried
[Verse 3: Quavo]
Was born in the movie (movie)
Never make excuses (no)
It was time to move it (time to move)
It was God and the uzi (God and the uzi)
We were trained to use it (hey)
They was train to use it (train)
Shoot you like Cupid (shoot)
Hit your medulla, yeah
[Verse 4: Takeoff & (Quavo)]
Shoot at, shoot at intruders (yeah)
Then shoot your producer (yeah)
This shit for the gang, get banged and fuck on the group, she a groupie (yeah)
Love her when she choosey, hmm (yeah)
Big bankroll it's soothin', hmm (yeah)
Pull up with the sticks I'm makin' them cuddle up this not a movie
[Chorus: Travis Scott]
Yeah, yeah
One, two, three, four, five, that's the countdown 'til I slide (‘til I slide)
Pork and rinds, how I grew up on my side
Ain't no fence just a hundred acres wide
When shit get tense, we twist up and we get fried
@demiladeolaleye8766
"I smacked that ass, she threw it back in self defense"
- Travis Scott, 2018
@devisualize8200
Demilade Olaleye WTF I WAS READING COMMENTS AND RIGHT WHEN HE WAS SINGING THIS LINE I READ THE COMMENT 🤯
@theproductof94
Devisualize God’s plan
@stevanzupan100
Devisualize me 2 lol
@one-stopcomedy8191
Hardest line ever
@tyriq40828400
@@devisualize8200 same😂
@LyricalGenes
Who? Travis. What? Fire.
@everydayconent4474
me" hello my house is on fire"
fire department "your playing Travis scott new album aren't you"
@Arthur-gb7os
Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷
@mattguket6283
Hydro Steve u r cringe and not funny this joke is so shit and you should never comment again