Travis Scott held deep respect and admiration for &quot;leader&quot; and &#039;mentor&#039; Kanye West long before he became a &#039;temporary&#039; part of his &#039;family.&#039;

“A creative genius,” Back When Travis Scott Spoke About His Heartfelt Admiration for ‘Mentor’ Kanye West

Jacques Bermon Webster II aka Travis Scott stands as a strong figure in the
music industry with great success and influence. The rapper has collaborated
with hip-hop legends like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and The Weeknd. However, before
attaining superstardom, Travis Scott was an aspiring rapper hailing from
Houston, Texas. He held specifically Kanye West
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/kanye-west] in regard, as one of his idols,
and looked up to him for inspiration. Once he had opened up about what he truly
felt about the ‘Donda’ rapper.

Travis Scott opened up about his respect for Kanye West and how he had
influenced Scott’s music over the years. A huge fan of Kanye West, since he was
a kid, he was inspired by his albums, such as ‘The College Dropout’ and
‘Graduation’. Scott met the Flashing Lights singer through a mutual friend when
he signed onto his icon’s label, GOOD Music, in 2012.

> Travis Scott talking about Kanye.
> 
> “You can’t retire a creative genius” 😮‍💨
> 
> pic.twitter.com/MBInsil8e7 [https://t.co/MBInsil8e7]
> 
> — All Ye (@allkanyewest) July 21, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/allkanyewest/status/1682420983171276800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



The ‘Sicko Mode’ artist revealed that he had the highest regard for West. He
even went on to say how he considered him to be a “leader” and a “creative
genius.” In his opinion, West can never retire from music because he is a
visionary who shapes music for an entire generation. Moreover, as a matter of
fact, Kanye West has had a tremendous impact on the music industry. The early
works of the rapper influenced a generation of singers like Scott later on.

Travis Scott also revealed how he worked with Kanye West on several albums, such
as ‘Yeezus’, ‘The Life of Pablo’, and ‘Astroworld’. Scott respects West as a
person and as an artist, and that they “talk all the time”. It is clear that he
held great respect for and valued the Chicago rapper for his influence on the
former’s music and style.

ALSO READ: From Kanye West to Travis Scott, Fans Debate Music Industry’s Biggest
‘What If’s’ on Twitter
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-from-kanye-west-to-travsi-scott-fans-debate-music-industrys-biggest-what-ifs-on-twitter/]

However, a lot has happened since this interview and both Scott and West have
moved on to different stages of their respective lives.


WHAT ARE TRAVIS SCOTT AND ‘MENTOR’ KANYE WEST UP TO AS OF LATE?

Travis Scott is currently preparing for the release of his fourth studio album,
‘Utopia’, which will drop soon. He recently released his new single, ‘K-POP’,
featuring The Weeknd and Bad Bunny. The album went on to receive positive
reviews from fans and critics alike. On a high note, the rapper was even
planning a live stream of his new album from the Egyptian Pyramids! Although, it
might not be possible due to legal reasons.

Kanye West Steps Out for Ice Cream Date With Bianca Censori After Kim
Kardashian’s Jay Shetty Podcast
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]LOS
ANGELES, CA – MAY 13: Kanye West and Bianca Censori are seen on May 13, 2023 in
Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

Kanye West, on the other hand, has been relatively quiet on the music front. The
musician is currently on a trip to Japan with his wife, Bianca Censori. Although
there are rumors that he is working on a new album while in Japan. Meanwhile,
West enjoys life away from musical grandeur and visits Tokyo’s restaurants
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-whats-cooking-kanye-west-and-bianca-censori-spotted-enjoying-a-cozy-meal-in-tokyo/]
or thrift shops with his wife most of the time. People widely anticipate a
musical release from him since his last album, ‘Donda’ was released about two
years ago.

ALSO READ: Kanye West Captured Grooving to Music in Japan, Just Days After
Fellow Rappers Confirmed His Album
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-kanye-west-captured-grooving-to-music-in-japan-just-days-after-fellow-rappers-confirmed-his-album/]

What did you think of Travis Scott’s admiration for Kanye West? Let us know in
the comments below.

Imteshal Karim

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Jacques Bermon Webster II aka Travis Scott stands as a strong figure in the music industry with great success and influence. The rapper has collaborated with hip-hop legends like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and The Weeknd. However, before attaining superstardom, Travis Scott was an aspiring rapper hailing from Houston, Texas. He held specifically <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/kanye-west">Kanye West</a> in regard, as one of his idols, and looked up to him for inspiration. Once he had opened up about what he truly felt about the &#8216;Donda&#8217; rapper.
Travis Scott opened up about his respect for Kanye West and how he had influenced Scott’s music over the years. A huge fan of Kanye West, since he was a kid, he was inspired by his albums, such as ‘The College Dropout’ and ‘Graduation’. Scott met the Flashing Lights singer through a mutual friend when he signed onto his icon’s label, GOOD Music, in 2012.
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Travis Scott talking about Kanye.
“You can’t retire a creative genius” 😮‍💨
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&mdash; All Ye (@allkanyewest) <a href="https://twitter.com/allkanyewest/status/1682420983171276800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2023</a></blockquote>
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The ‘Sicko Mode’ artist revealed that he had the highest regard for West. He even went on to say how he considered him to be a “leader” and a “creative genius.” In his opinion, West can never retire from music because he is a visionary who shapes music for an entire generation. Moreover, as a matter of fact, Kanye West has had a tremendous impact on the music industry. The early works of the rapper influenced a generation of singers like Scott later on.
Travis Scott also revealed how he worked with Kanye West on several albums, such as ‘Yeezus’, ‘The Life of Pablo’, and ‘Astroworld’. Scott respects West as a person and as an artist, and that they “talk all the time”. It is clear that he held great respect for and valued the Chicago rapper for his influence on the former&#8217;s music and style.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-from-kanye-west-to-travsi-scott-fans-debate-music-industrys-biggest-what-ifs-on-twitter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">From Kanye West to Travis Scott, Fans Debate Music Industry’s Biggest &#8216;What If’s&#8217; on Twitter</a>
However, a lot has happened since this interview and both Scott and West have moved on to different stages of their respective lives.
<h2>What are Travis Scott and ‘mentor’ Kanye West up to as of late?</h2>
Travis Scott is currently preparing for the release of his fourth studio album, &#8216;Utopia&#8217;, which will drop soon. He recently released his new single, ‘K-POP’, featuring The Weeknd and Bad Bunny. The album went on to receive positive reviews from fans and critics alike. On a high note, the rapper was even planning a live stream of his new album from the Egyptian Pyramids! Although, it might not be possible due to legal reasons.
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Kanye West, on the other hand, has been relatively quiet on the music front. The musician is currently on a trip to Japan with his wife, Bianca Censori. Although there are rumors that he is working on a new album while in Japan. Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-whats-cooking-kanye-west-and-bianca-censori-spotted-enjoying-a-cozy-meal-in-tokyo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">West enjoys life away from musical grandeur and visits Tokyo’s restaurants</a> or thrift shops with his wife most of the time. People widely anticipate a musical release from him since his last album, &#8216;Donda&#8217; was released about two years ago.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-kanye-west-captured-grooving-to-music-in-japan-just-days-after-fellow-rappers-confirmed-his-album/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kanye West Captured Grooving to Music in Japan, Just Days After Fellow Rappers Confirmed His Album</a>
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Travis Scott held deep respect and admiration for "leader" and 'mentor' Kanye West long before he became a 'temporary' part of his 'family.'

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