Travis Scott Helps Kid Cudi Earn First #1 With "The Scotts"

Kid Cudi earns his first number one single while Travis Scott logs in his third chart leader on the Billboard Hot 100.

Kid Cudi and Travis Scott recently blessed fans with their latest collaboration, “The Scotts.” Of course, with the two artists having incredibly cult-ish fanbases, it was bound to do some damage on the Billboard Hot 100. As Billboard reports, the single has soared to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, marking Travis Scott’s third chart leader and Kid Cudi’s first.

“THIS MEANS SO MUCH TO ME!!! IVE BEEN IN THIS GAME FOR 12 YEARS AND I FINALLY DID THIS W MY MUTHAFUCKIN BROTHER,” Kid Cudi exclaimed on Twitter. “TO MY PARTNER IN RAGE TRAVIS AND ALL MY FANS AROUND THE WORLD THAT SUPPORTED US AND GOT US ON LISTS, I FUCKIN LOVE YOU!!”

Earning 42.2 million U.S. streams and 67K song downloads, the song secured its spot at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with the help of Travis Scott’s Fortnite Astronomical event. It also marks Travis’ third #1 single following “Sicko Mode” and “Highest In The Room.” As for Kid Cudi, this song marks a new high for him since the last record he’s had close to the top for the charts was “Day N Nite” that reached number 3.

It is certainly a huge accomplishment for both artists but fans are surely thankful to have some new music from both Travis Scott and Kid Cudi to get them through the current pandemic.

Kid Cudi Celebrates Travis Scott’s Birthday: "I LOVE YOU"

Kid Cudi wished Travis Scott a happy twenty-eighth birthday, encouraging him to rage to his heart's desire.

Kid Cudi and Travis Scott formed their new rap group THE SCOTTS this month, releasing their self-titled first single, which is currently challenging for the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 next week. If they end up at the top, this will be Kid Cudi's first official chart-topping single.

As they near a history-making moment, Travis Scott celebrates his birthday today, turning 28-years-old and turning up in his home.

Although it must be pretty shitty celebrating a birthday right now, Kid Cudi made sure to hype up his friend Travis Scott to ensure he has a good day, even though he's stuck in quarantine.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRAV!! U BETTER FUCKIN BE RAGIN!! I LOVE YOU!!," wrote Scott #1 on Twitter.

Scott #2 took the message to heart, clearly finding some juice to turn up with and unleashing the following message on his own account.

"Ahhhhhhhh hdhdhfhdhd bingeeeeinnnnn letsssss gettttttt," wrote La Flame.

If you need a translation for that, clearly you're not raging hard enough.

Travis Scott and Kid Cudi released their new song "THE SCOTTS" as part of the former's event with Fornite, which broke records, drawing a viewership of over twelve million.

The rapper has been spending lots of time in the studio, telling fans that he was making beats and producing himself.

Happy birthday, Travis! Hopefully, you go #1 again because that would be a pretty fun gift.

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Travis Scott "Can’t Wait To Share" New Music With Fans

Travis Scott tweeted about how busy he's been making beats for some new music that he "can't wait to share" with his fans.

Travis Scott has been hard at work on some new music, and if we're lucky, he might be sharing it with us soon. On Wednesday (April 29th), the day before his 28th birthday, Travis took to Twitter to get his fans hyped about hearing some new music from him.

"Mannnn beeen making beats sh*t is such a thrill can’t wait to share this mayhammmmmm," he tweeted. Considering he'll be in the celebratory mood on Thursday, it's quite possible that the rapper will decide to drop some new heat on his birthday. It's not an uncommon practice, especially in the hip hop world, so fingers crossed that Travis is feeling especially generous tomorrow while he inches closer to the big 3-0.

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Of course, he's still coming off the high of the massive success he and Kid Cudi experienced after they dropped their new collab, "The Scotts," last Friday. The track was initially previewed during Travis' virtual ASTRONOMICAL concert on Fortnite, and marked the first release from their newly established THE SCOTTS duo. Not only did Travis break the all-time Fortnite record for most live viewers online at a time, but "The Scotts" is predicted to dethrone The Weeknd's No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Blinding Lights."

While Travis may be holding his fans down with tons of collabs so far this year, we haven't received a full-length solo body of work from him since 2018's Astroworld. His latest project took the form of JACKBOYS, a compilation album between himself and his collective of Cactus Jack signees. Hopefully Travis will come through with a new album soon to keep the fans fed.

HNHH TIDAL Wave: Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, & Lil Uzi Vert Get Us Hyped

This week's TIDAL Wave playlist features new music from Juice WRLD, Lil Baby, Fivio Foreign, Lil Gotit, Lil Durk, and more.

The next month is already loaded with tons of exciting new releases as Chris Brown and Young Thug plot out their collaborative mixtape. In addition to that surprising link-up, we will also receive new projects from Mozzy, Lil Durk, and more. As we wait for those to impact the airwaves, another edition of our staff-curated TIDAL Wave is upon us.

Another solid week for hip-hop releases is behind us, with a number of high-profile artists releasing new singles. Every seven days, we update our TIDAL-exclusive playlist with our team's favorite recent drops and, this time around, we're kicking things off with the first official single from THE SCOTTS, a new group formed by Travis Scott and Kid Cudi.

Premiering the track during his record-breaking experience on Fortnite, Travis Scott's new single with Kid Cudi titled "THE SCOTTS" is expected to debut on the Billboard Hot 100 at #1. For that reason, it is the first song on TIDAL Wave.

Right when the synths stop, Lil Uzi Vert's new single "Sasuke" blesses us before the new efforts by Lil Baby ("All In"), Lil Durk ("Viral Moment"), and more. Juice WRLD's first posthumous release "Righteous" also earns placement in this week's list.

Sign up for your free trial at TIDAL right here to take advantage of the superior sound quality offered. Let us know who has your favorite picks this week.

Alex Zidel (Editorial)

THE SCOTTS, Travis Scott & Kid Cudi - THE SCOTTS
Lil Baby - All In
Lil Gotit - Drip Day N Night (feat. Gunna & Lil Keed)
Lil Gotit - Off-White (feat. Lil Keed)
Fivio Foreign - Demons & Goblins (feat. Meek Mill)

Alex Cole (Editorial)

JPEGMAFIA - BODYGUARD!
Lil Durk - Viral Moment
Fivio Foreign - Drive By
James Blake - You're Too Precious
Juice WRLD - Righteous

Lynn S (Editorial)

Leven Kali - PERFECT IS BORING (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
Kali Uchis - honey baby (SPOILED!)
Alina Baraz - Morocco (feat. 6LACK)
Alina Baraz - Endlessly
Alina Baraz - To Me

Aron A (Editorial)

Octan - Poison (feat. Take A Daytrip, Obongjayar, & Santi)
Yxng Bane - Are You Mad (feat. K-Trap)
Smooky MarGielaa - Rock$tar

Cole Blake (Editorial)

JPEGMAFIA - BODYGUARD!
Earl Sweatshirt - Whole World (feat. Maxo)
Lil Uzi Vert - Sasuke
THE SCOTTS, Travis Scott & Kid Cudi - THE SCOTTS

Paul Pirotta (Sales)

French Montana - That's A Fact
Fivio Foreign - Demons & Goblins (feat. Meek Mill)
Westside Gunn - 327 (feat. Joey Bada$$, Tyler, The Creator, & Billie Essco)
Benny The Butcher, Rick Hyde, & Heem - Da Mob

Mitch Findlay (Editorial)

Hardo - Hurry Up & Buy (feat. J.I.D)
Juice WRLD - Righteous
Berner & B-Real - Los Meros (feat. Xzibit)
Benny The Butcher, Rick Hyde, & Heem - Da Mob
REASON - Might Not Make It

Rose Lilah (Editorial)

REASON, Boogie, & Ab-Soul - Trapped In
SiR - Rapper Weed (feat. Boogie)
Trouble - Medusa (feat. Jeezy)
Lil West & Brevin Kim - Luck
Zacari - This Woman’s Work (feat. Che Ecru)

Erika Marie (Editorial)

REASON - Might Not Make It
SiR - Rapper Weed (feat. Boogie)
Isaiah Rashad - Why Worry
Ab-Soul - Dangerookipawaa Freestyle
T-Pain & Chris Brown - Wake Up Dead

Travis Scott & Kid Cudi’s "The Scotts" Gets Yet Another KAWS Cover Art

Travis Scott has debuted a third KAWS cover art for his big collaboration with Kid Cudi, “The Scotts.”

Travis Scott managed to get the ever-elusive Kid Cudi on a record, with “The Scotts.” Kid Cudi himself had recently returned to the fray, so perhaps that’s why this collaboration worked out, as the Man on the Moon rapper dropped “Leader of the Delinquents.”

“The Scotts” has quickly taken off on streaming services, unsurprisingly, as it united two leaders of different rap generations together, creating a force to be reckoned to be with. The record is already set to dethrone The Weeknd, as we reported, after garnering 7.4 millions on Spotify a day after its release.

Travis is helping the record keep its momentum by unveiling a new KAWS artwork design for “The Scotts,” as well as bunch of new merch that also ties into his Fortnite ASTRONOMICAL performance.

Travis Scott & Kid Cudi's "The Scotts" Gets Yet Another KAWS Cover Art

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The new KAWS design follows two others, both of which quickly sold out on Travis Scott’s site. For a limited time, you can purchase this third design which has a pink background and grey lettering. Check out the site here to see all the new merch alongside the cover and get your shop on.

Meanwhile, KAWS is supporting the single and artwork design on his own side, revealing a new interactive way to engage with the artwork his app (while you listen to the record, too).

Check that out below.

Travis Scott & Kid Cudi "THE SCOTTS" Poised To Dethrone The Weeknd Next Week

Travis Scott and Kid Cudi are expected to earn their first number one record as a duo with "THE SCOTTS" next week.

Travis Scott and Kid Cudi formed a brand new group called THE SCOTTS last week and they're poised to go #1 with their first-ever single released as a duo.

The two rappers have teamed up in the past but their new single marks the beginning of an official partnership for THE SCOTTS. The group debuted their first single during Travis' Fortnite concert Astronomical last week. The record-breaking performance opened millions of eyes and, as a direct result, the track is likely to debut at the pole position of the Billboard Hot 100.

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For weeks, The Weeknd has been ruling the chart with "Blinding Lights," re-gaining the top spot after Drake slipped one position with "Toosie Slide." Roddy Ricch and Dua Lipa are both still sitting comfortably on the chart but they're expected to be knocked down a notch once THE SCOTTS debut next week.

According to Chart Data, one of the most reliable sources for information on music charts, "THE SCOTTS" is currently challenging for the #1 position on the Hot 100. Its competition is likely "Blinding Lights," which has been performing extraordinarily well for weeks.

The novelty of this group may help push Travis Scott and Kid Cudi to their next number one record. Do you think it'll happen? Stay tuned!

Travis Scott & Kid Cudi’s "The Scotts" Does Big Numbers On Spotify

The latest collaboration from Travis Scott and Kid Cudi breaks a new record on Spotify.

We received tons of great music on Friday but perhaps, the most anticipated release came from Travis Scott and Kid Cudi who debuted their new collab, "The Scotts." Fans of both artists have been eager to hear new music from them this year, especially Cudi who recently dropped, "Leaders Of The Delinquents." Needless to say, the first day numbers for the song have now broken the record for the biggest debut of 2020.

As chartdata reports, the new single debuted at number one on the global Spotify charts after reaching 7.45M streams on April 24th. This means that the two have marked a new best after Billie Eilish's "No Time To Die" earlier this year.

Travis Scott debuted the song during his Fortnite concert, Astronomical, that also broke a record. Scott's event attracted 12.3M concurrent players that got in on the action during the stream. On top of that, other streaming services also had the performance streaming on their platforms.

Of course, with the release of a new Travis Scott single also means that he has more merch. Along with CDs, cassettes and vinyls, fans can also get their hands on a new t-shirt drop, as well as a Fortnite Nerf Gun.

What are your thoughts on the new Travis Scott & Kid Cudi single? Yay? Nay? Sound off in the comments.