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Travis Scott Is ‘Back In Album Mode’ And He’s ‘F*cking Amped’ About It

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Travis Scott just re-issued his classic mixtape Days Before Rodeo, but now, he’s in album mode.

During a conversation with artist George Condo for Cultured, Scott said, “I’m gonna be back in New York. I’m back in album mode. I’ve been working on music and sh*t every day on tour. When I’m doing the stadiums, because they’re sold out, I can see the music for what it is. I’m f*cking amped.”

He also spoke about his creative history and process, saying:

The sparseness in jazz, folk, or anything in those genres — even the soulfulness of blues, and the storytelling of blues, or the rawness — it’s kind of the base foundation. I won’t say that it’s the base foundation of music, but to me, the ideas that some of those artists were implementing were such game-changers — a full Renaissance of their own. I’m trying to carry that wavelength throughout my music.

I started in producing, making beats. I haven’t stopped making beats for other artists and for myself. It’s been important for me to get back into that and remind people that’s my foundation. I remember working on my first mixtape ever. A lot of people didn’t understand where I was trying to take things, and for me to be able to do that now, at this level, is ill. When I made the ‘Fe!n’ beat, I was like, ‘Yo, this is crazy, being able to put forth the same energy since day one.’”

Find the full conversation here.

Travis Scott Fans Convinced That Billboard Orchestrated A Heist To Let Sabrina Carpenter Go Number One

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Whenever Travis Scott falls just short of winning something, it feels like his fans can be more upset than him. That seems to be the case, at least for now. If you head over to X (formerly Twitter), you are going to see a lot of angry reactions over Sabrina Carpenter narrowly defeating La Flame in the intense sales battle. Overall, that isn’t really news. However, what is interesting is the fact that fans of Travis Scott are accusing Billboard of tampering with the final results. According to an account by the name of In The Mix, they came across some apparent video evidence of this “robbery”.

In the allegedly accurate footage, a user is navigating the Music Connect platform and heads over to a “Daily Billboard 200” data base. After clicking on it, it shows the week in which the sales would be tallied, August 22-29. As you’ll be able to see, the results before the final recount show that Scott was actually ahead of Sabrina, 365,817 to 354,436. Of course, the official results were 362,000 to 361,000 in favor of the pop hitmaker. Furthermore, it shows that DAYS BEFORE RODEO was whaling on Short n’ Sweet in terms of physical sales, 333,582 to 177,382.

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Travis Scott Fans Claim To Have Proof Of Billboard’s Shenanigans

Conversely, the actual numbers were 331,000 for Scott and 184,000 for Carpenter. For context, the clip was posted on X about 12 hours ago, quite a bit after the last count was announced. Overall, the fans could have valid evidence, but it’s definitely hard to be 100% sure. Billboard, among others, go back forth on whether or not include bundles, deluxe versions, and etc. into the total. In this case, if this video is true then there may be a chance that they removed some sales. Or there could have been an honest mistake and they did in fact include all of the different packages each artist offered.

What are your thoughts on Travis Scott fan’s asserting that Billboard had something to do with Sabrina Carpenter beating him in sales? With the supposed evidence above, do you think they have a point? Or did the outlet make a genuine mistake with the final tally? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Travis Scott. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Travis Scott Ironically Ties A Previously Held Chart Debut Record By Nicki Minaj

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Travis Scott fought Sabrina Carpenter to the very end. However, he fell just shy of squeaking past the Pennsylvania pop star for the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 200. Still, though, moving 361,000 copies of a 10-year-old mixtape compared to a highly anticipated brand-new record from one of the hottest artists is nothing to be disappointed in. It just goes to prove that he’s one of the biggest rappers, but also superstar musician overall. AllHipHop has the stats to prove that, as Scott is now in the top five for biggest debuts of 2024 in terms of sales. He slots in at number four, just behind Sabrina, Beyonce’s COWBOY CARTER, and the phenom Taylor Swift with The Tortured Poets Department.

In addition to this, Travis is also tying old records. Back in 2021, Nicki Minaj also rereleased an old mixtape. She reissued 2009’s Beam Me Up Scotty and by doing so, The Queen of New York went on to have the highest charting debut in that regard. It went number two in late May with around 80,000 units sold. Obviously, Scott obliterated the sales numbers, but he also a little bit stiffer competition.

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Travis Scott & Nicki Minaj Seem To Always Be Linked Somehow

According to Rap-Up, Nicki was vying for number one with J. Cole’s The Off-Season, which had 288,000 buyers. That’s nearly 100,000 more than Sabrina’s 362,000 album equivalent sales. Overall, though, it’s kind of funny how Travis and Nicki continue to be linked. The have a couple of collaborations, but the latter still seems to try and destroy him in any way possible.

What are your thoughts on Travis Scott tying Nicki Minaj for the highest chart debut for a reissued mixtape? Do you believe that La Flame was robbed of going number one yesterday, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Travis Scott and Nicki Minaj. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Travis Scott Projected To Land No. 1 Debut On Billboard 200 With ‘Days Before Rodeo’ Project

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Several news outlets have confirmed That Travis Scott’s highly anticipated Days Before Rodeo mixtape is slated to take the No. 1 spot on Billboard 200, beating out Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet  album for the pole position.

New media reports have Scott’s project sales projected to be 365,000 in the first week while Carpenter’s album is counted at around 354,000.

Neither side knows how this will end even with Travis in the lead, with both artists having heavily pushed deluxe versions, physical copies and extra tracks in order to secure that number 1 spot.

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Critics, such as rapper turned podcaster Joe Budden, believe that the numbers of Scott’s Days Before Rodeo have been embellished. “Numbers all across the board everywhere else are down,” he said on his podcast. “What YG do, 8,000? Everybody else is between 20 and 30,000. They’re saying that Travis Scott is one of the first examples of the latest trend in music where the artists are signing directly to tech companies. The tech companies are offering different packages. I don’t believe those numbers for a second.”

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The Race Between Sabrina Carpenter And Travis Scott For This Week’s No. 1 Album Was So, So Close

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There was a bit of drama with the slate of new album releases from August 23. Sabrina Carpenter dropped her album Short N’ Sweet the same day Travis Scott re-released his mixtape Days Before Rodeo, and it looked like Carpenter had Scott’s feud with Nicki Minaj on the brain.

It turns out both projects had just about an equal chance to top the latest Billboard 200 chart (dated September 7), and the race was incredibly close. Now, we know who won: Billboard announced today (September 3) that Short N’ Sweet is No. 1.

It claimed the title thanks to 362,000 equivalent album units in the US during the week ending August 29. Days Before Rodeo was very, very close behind with “a little over 361,000” units. So, there was a difference of about a thousand, or less than 1 percent, between the two projects’ unit numbers.

Short N’ Sweet is Carpenter’s first No. 1 album, beating her previous best performer Emails I Can’t Send, which peaked at No. 23. This follows “Please Please Please” becoming Carpenter’s first No. 1 single on the Hot 100.

In other Carpenter news, she killed (and kissed) Jenna Ortego in her “Taste” video, was all over Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show, and had maybe her best “Nonsense” outro yet on Chicken Shop Date.

Travis Scott & Sabrina Carpenter Sales Battle Finally Crowns A Winner

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Travis Scott and Sabrina Carpenter are both mega stars in their respective genres. The latter has more recently become one, thanks to smash singles such as “Espresso”, “Please Please Please”, and “Feather”. The former of the two are on her latest album Short n’ Sweet, which saw its release on August 23. That happened to be the same Friday that Travis Scott would go on to reissue his beloved 2014 mixtape DAYS BEFORE RODEO. Since then, multiple updates have come through in regard to the final sales projections. Originally, Sabrina was ahead by 100,000 units about five days ago. However, thanks to the power of bundling, as well as deluxe and alternate editions, that all quickly changed. Scott was then aiming to both surpass the pop phenom and achieve the best first week for any hip-hop album in 2024.

Sadly, for him and his fans, Sabrina was able to make Nicki Minaj and her Barbz proud. According to a report from Billboard via Luminate, Short n’ Sweet was able to eek by DAYS BEFORE RODEO by a mere 1,000 units. The final tally is 362,000 to 361,000. Congratulations are in order for the Pennsylvania singer and songwriter, as this is her first top 10 charting project and it’s also the third largest debut of 2024. With this, it’s safe to say she’s here to stay for the long haul.

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Sabrina Carpenter Outlasts Travis Scott By One Thousand Units

As for Travis Scott, it was a case of just too little too late, if you even want to say that. The final push over the last couple of days was quite extraordinary, and it goes to show that how coveted of a tape DAYS BEFORE RODEO truly is. Initially, 190,000 physical sales were projected to be the case when the 12-song set was on pace for 217,000 overall. Now, that number has jumped to 331,000, making it the second-biggest sales week of 2024. Of course, both projects will debut at number one and number two respectively once the charts update.

What are your thoughts on Sabrina Carpenter outselling Travis Scott? Do the final results show how impactful DAYS BEFORE RODEO is? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Travis Scott. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Joe Budden Isn’t Buying Travis Scott’s “DAYS BEFORE RODEO” Sales Predictions One Bit

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It’s safe to say that Travis Scott made a lot of his fans’ dreams come true a couple of weeks ago. After over a decade of waiting and praying, the Houston artist put DAYS BEFORE RODEO onto streaming services. Additionally, physical copy enthusiasts are jumping for joy because you are able to buy either it on vinyl or on CD format. Furthermore, it wouldn’t be a Travis Scott roll out if there weren’t any bundles. La Flame dropped quite a few of them where you could grab a t-shirt or a sweatshirt. Lastly, he sent fans into a frenzy by releasing five separate deluxe options, in addition to live and chopped ‘n screwed renditions.

With so many ways of packaging the project and do to it being a fan-favorite tape, DAYS BEFORE RODEO is looking to have the biggest first week for any rap album this year. We won’t be sure on what that number is until tomorrow, but before it was slated to move around 217,000 copies with over 80 percent of them being physical sales. With all of this in mind, it’s clear that Scott has been dominating hip-hop fans’ attention over these last 14 days or so. He’s even taking numbers away from some pretty notable names like YG and Cash Cobain and will most likely do the same to Destroy Lonely and Big Sean.

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Fans Are Split On Joe Budden’s Theories About Travis Scott

However, even with Travis Scott having massive pull, Joe Budden is not accepting that these numbers are real. In the most recent episode of his podcast, him and the panel discussed this and how a tech company is inflating them. You can look at his skepticism in two ways. Firstly, he could be just flat out hating on Scott and discrediting how massive of an artist he is. Or he knows something that we don’t and he’s exposing people. Fans are shockingly split on this, with some pulling up the streaming stats to help make Joe’s point. Others feel that he doesn’t understand the project’s and the artist’s overall magnitude. Travis Scott rarely takes aim at anyone, but will he this time?

What are your thoughts on Joe Budden discounting that the sales forecast for Travis Scott’s DAYS BEFORE RODEO is accurate? Is the podcaster just hating or does he make a valid argument? Were you someone who purchased the project in any way? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Joe Budden and Travis Scott. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Dark Pony/Pink Oxford” Not Happening

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Travis Scott was set to make waves once again with another highly anticipated sneaker release: the Air Jordan 1 Low in a “Dark Pony/Pink Oxford” colorway. Scott’s influence in the sneaker world is undeniable, with every collaboration he touches turning to gold. The sneakers were designed with a rich brown and white base, offering a sophisticated yet edgy vibe. Light pink details and branding added a playful contrast, showcasing Scott’s unique ability to blend bold and subtle elements seamlessly.

Fans will be disappointed to learn that, like the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Sail/Shy Pink,” the release of the “Dark Pony/Pink Oxford” Air Jordan 1 Low has also been canceled, with the reason still unclear. His partnership with Nike has consistently pushed boundaries, making each release special. This colorway would have been a fresh addition to his already impressive lineup, offering more than just a shoe—it was poised to be a statement. While this drop won’t happen, Travis Scott’s status as a cultural icon remains unshaken, and fans will eagerly await his next move.

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“Dark Pony/Pink Oxford” Air Jordan 1 Low OG x Travis Scott

The shoes boast a pink rubber sole paired with a sail midsole. The uppers are crafted from brown suede, complemented by sail leather overlays. Additionally, a pink suede Nike Swoosh is on the sides. There are also white laces and branding on the tongues and heels. Overall, this sneaker is going to be a huge hit when it is released. Travis x Jordan makes headlines, and this colorway is certainly going to be a big one.

Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low “Sail/Shy Pink” release has been officially canceled and will not be released to the public. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.

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Travis Scott’s Trespassing Case Has Reportedly Been Dropped Due To A Simple Legal Loophole

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Travis Scott has supposedly secured yet another victory against the system. According to TMZ, part of the “Drugs You Should Try It” rapper’s Miami case is behind him.

Yesterday (August 30), the outlet reported that the misdemeanor trespassing charge Scott picked up on June 20 was dismissed due to a legal loophole.

Scott’s legal representatives supposedly argued that because there weren’t any “no trespassing” signs, the matter should be dropped. Shockingly, that simple argument was enough to sway the local prosecutor. In a statement Scott’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, expressed gratitude over the decision.

“After arguing the motion to dismiss and the state realizing that there was no path to maintaining the charge, they decided to drop the case in its entirety,” he said. “Although not a serious charge, and one that should not have been filed, we are pleased with the result.”

No further information was shared regarding his disorderly intoxication charge. Shortly after Travis Scott’s mugshot was released to the public, he transposed the image onto a t-shirt then made it available as merchandise on his official website. So, it is safe to say he isn’t too upset over the mater.

If you are keeping track, that makes Scott two for two in recent wins over legal dust-ups. First, his detainment in Paris. Now, the Miami matter.

Travis Scott Achieves Remarkable Milestone With “ASTROWORLD” Amid Impressive Run Of Feats

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Travis Scott can say that his 2018 album ASTROWORLD was just the second to do this. According to an Instagram repost from RapTV, every song from La Flame’s third studio LP is now officially platinum by the RIAA. In an ironic twist, the only other artist to do this is Cardi B with her controversial debut, Invasion of Privacy. Not to rag on Travis Scott fans, but it just seems that he can never be first when it comes to awards and accomplishments. Cardi B’s album did this in a shorter window of just under four years. Travis has now done it in just over six.

Obviously, this is still such an amazing feat, which is actually one of many as of the last couple of weeks. Not too long ago, we have learned that the rerelease of DAYS BEFORE RODEO is looking at around 217,000 units in its first week with 190,000 of those being pure sales. It’s outpacing many new releases and could go number one the charts if he can beat out Sabrina Carpenter. Furthermore, Travis Scott was just celebrating another milestone for an older record of his, “goosebumps”.

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Travis Scott’s ASTROWORLD Is Still Doing Numbers

 
 
 
 
 
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The Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight cut featuring Kendrick Lamar just achieved diamond status, making it his second song to do so. There’s always been a constant debate amongst the hip-hop community, as well as Scott’s fan base as to what his best work is. More OG fans may say Rodeo, but with this otherworldly accomplishment, the campaign to push ASTROWORLD to the top of the heap may become fiercer than it already is. It certainly has his biggest songs on it and some of his most lush production to date, which is saying a lot. We are welcoming the debate, so let the war begin.

What are your thoughts on every song off of Travis Scott’s ASTROWORLD going platinum? Are you surprised that this happened, why or why not? Were you shocked to learn that Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy was the only other album to do so? Do you think La Flame will achieve this feat with any of his other projects? Where do you rank ASTROWORLD in his discography? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Travis Scott. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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