It's illogical to think that some of Travis Scott's fame hasn't come from his relationship with Kylie Jenner. But it's equally illogical to assume that all of his fame and album sales come from having a famous girlfriend.
After all, Travis Scott was on his way up pre-Kylie. The question is, how much credit does Kylie get for bumping up her man's fame -- and helping pad his pockets to the tune of $50 million?
Was Travis Scott Famous Before Kylie Jenner?
The short answer -- that fans already know if they like Scott's music -- is that the rapper was knee-deep in the industry before he ever heard of Kylie. Not only that, but he had similarly high-profile connections as his leading lady.
Pre-fame, Jacques Bermon Webster II grew up with a musical family, but his early childhood did involve some hard times. While his isn't necessarily a rags-to-riches story (his mom worked for Apple back in the day), he has that troubled background that is so appealing when it comes to penning rap lyrics.
The thing is, Scott worked his way up on his own -- and he was already selling albums before he met Kylie.
What Did Travis Scott Do Before He Met Kylie?
By early 2017, when the pair began dating, Travis Scott was already on his way up. He had two studio albums under his belt (plus a couple of mixtapes), had ranked on the Billboard charts, and was about to launch his own record label.
Travis had also worked with Kanye West since at least 2012, meaning his relationship with his quasi-brother-in-law predates Kimye (and even Khloe's baby daddy drama).
Thanks to Myspace, in fact, Travis Scott built a following for his music long before having a baby with a billionaire ever became a possibility. He'd also worked with T.I., 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and many others. At that point, though, Scott wasn't yet worth $50M.
But what happened when his star power combined with Kylie Jenner's?
Is Travis Scott's High Net Worth Because Of Kylie Jenner?
The real question is, did Travis Scott amass his net worth thanks to Kylie's influence? The bottom line is, no, he's made his own money. But fans can't deny that his proximity to Kylie has definitely brought him more opportunities than dating a non-famous person.
For one thing, in the years following their debut as a couple (and even amid 'fake news' about their relationship) Travis picked up all kinds of sponsorship opportunities. His collabs with Nike, Dior, PlayStation, and even McDonald's all came in the few years after he connected with Kylie.
While Kylie didn't build Travis Scott's net worth, she likely helped it flourish! Oh, and having a toddler who 'owns' a brand can't hurt, either.