JackBoys (rap group)

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JackBoys
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JackBoys' founder Travis Scott performing at the Openair Frauenfeld in 2019
Background information
Origin Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres Hip-hop
Years active2017–present
Labels
Members Travis Scott
Don Toliver
Sheck Wes
SoFaygo
Chase B
Wallie the Sensei
Luxury Tax 50

JackBoys is an American rap group composed of artists signed to Cactus Jack Records, a record label founded by rapper Travis Scott. Its current members includes Scott himself, Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, SoFaygo, Chase B, Wallie the Sensei, and Luxury Tax 50. They released the compilation album JackBoys in 2019 and their second compilation, JackBoys 2 , in 2025. Both albums peaked atop the Billboard 200 chart.

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History

In March 2017, Scott announced he would be launching his own imprint, under the name of Cactus Jack Records. [1] [2] During an interview, Scott said, "I'm not doing it to have financial control over my music. I want first and foremost to help other artists, launch new names, to provide opportunities. I want to do for them what happened to me, but better." [3] In September 2017, fellow American rapper Smokepurpp signed to the label, but he left sometime later in 2019. [4]

In February 2018, the label signed Sheck Wes in a joint deal with Interscope Records and GOOD Music. [5] In August, Don Toliver was signed to the label. [6] After the release of Scott's third studio album, Astroworld (2018), artists Wes and Toliver began to rise to popularity after they appeared on the album. Wes's June 2017 single, "Mo Bamba", went viral in 2018 and Toliver's May 2019 single, "No Idea", went viral on the app TikTok in the same year. Wes and Toliver both helped Scott on Astroworld, with Wes being featured alongside fellow American rapper Juice Wrld on "No Bystanders" and Toliver being featured on "Can't Say". [7] On November 29, 2019, Scott released JackBoys merchandise on his website, including a digital album preorder for $10. [8] On December 24, Scott revealed on Twitter that the album JackBoys would be released within the week. [9] The album was released on December 27, 2019, and included guest appearances from Rosalía, Lil Baby, Quavo, Offset, Young Thug, and the late Pop Smoke. It was supported by three singles: "Had Enough" by Don Toliver featuring Quavo and Offset, the Rosalía and Lil Baby remix of Scott's "Highest in the Room", and "Out West" by Scott featuring Young Thug.

In March 2025, Scott announced the label's second compilation album JackBoys 2 . [10] Later on April, he released official merch and box sets, along with a musical short film directed by filmmaker Harmony Korine as the album's trailer. [11] The same day West Coast artist Wallie the Sensei, known for being featured on the song "Dodger Blue" from Kendrick Lamar's 2024 album GNX , was announced as the label's newest signing as well as his participation on the album. [12] The album contained the single "ILMB" by Sheck Wes and Scott, with a confirmed track named "Kick Out" which is expected to make part of the album. [11]

On the July 13, 2025, JackBoys 2 was released, supported by the pre-album singles, "ILMB" by Travis Scott and Sheck Wes and "2000 Excursion" by both with Don Toliver.

Members

Discography

Compilation albums

ArtistAlbumDetails
JackBoys and Travis Scott JackBoys [13]
(released with Epic)
  • Released: December 27, 2019
  • Chart position: #1 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
JackBoys and Travis Scott JackBoys 2 [14]
(released with Epic)
  • Released: July 13, 2025
  • Chart position: #1 U.S.

Charted songs

List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
[15] 		US
R&B/HH
[16] 		AUS
[17] 		CAN
[18] 		UK
[19]
"Gang Gang"
(with Sheck Wes)		20194822634052
  • RIAA: Platinum [20]
JackBoys
"Out West"
(with Travis Scott and Young Thug)		38157929—
"What to Do?"
(with Travis Scott and Don Toliver)		5626863857
  • RIAA: Platinum [20]
"Gatti"
(with Pop Smoke and Travis Scott)		6933—6159
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum [20]
  • BPI: Silver [21]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

  1. ↑ "Travis Scott Announces New Label "Cactus Jack Records"". HotNewHipHop.com. March 6, 2017. Retrieved March 6, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Travis Scott Plans To Lead New Label, Cactus Jack Records". vibe.com. March 8, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Travis Scott Has Launched His Own Label, Cactus Jack Records". The Fader. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  4. ↑ Zidel, Alex (January 2, 2019). "Smokepurpp Clears Up Whether Travis Scott Dropped Him From Cactus Jack Records". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
  5. ↑ Cowen, Trace William (March 20, 2018). "Sheck Wes Drops "Do That" and Reveals He Was Supposed to Be in Wyoming With Kanye". Pigeons & Planes . Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  6. ↑ Harling, Danielle (August 6, 2018). "Don Toliver Signs To Travis Scott's Cactus Jack "Family"". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on September 19, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  7. ↑ Renshaw, David (August 3, 2018). "Here are the full album credits for Travis Scott's ASTROWORLD". The Fader . Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Travis Scott and Cactus Jack Unveil Graphic-Heavy 'JACKBOYS' Merch". Hypebeast. December 27, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  9. ↑ WEBSTER, JACQUES (December 24, 2019). "WHOLE GANG IS DELIRIOUS JACKBOYS PACK THIS WEEK? SHALL THE FANS EAT !!!!!! UNBUCKLE UR SEAT BELTS pic.twitter.com/TCJDYcgWs1". @trvisXX. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  10. ↑ Saponara, Michael (March 24, 2025). "Travis Scott Announces 'Jackboys 2' Compilation Album Is 'On the Way'". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  11. 1 2 "Travis Scott Teases 'JACKBOYS 2' With New Trailer and Merch Drop". Hypebeast. May 1, 2025. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  12. ↑ Powell, Jon (May 1, 2025). "Meet the artists helping to power Travis Scott's Cactus Jack movement". Revolt. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Jackboys by Jackboys & Travis Scott on Apple Music". December 27, 2019. Archived from the original on January 6, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2020– via Apple Music.
  14. ↑ Saponara, Michael (January 24, 2025). "Travis Scott Measures Up to the Hype With '4×4' Single Release: Stream It Now". Billboard . Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Chart Search: JackBoys, Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 8, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Chart Search: JackBoys, Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  17. ↑ "ARIA Chart Watch #558". auspOp. January 4, 2020. Archived from the original on January 4, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Chart Search: JackBoys, Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  19. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100: 3 January 2020 – 9 January 2020". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on January 3, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  20. 1 2 3 4 "American certifications – JackBoys". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  21. 1 2 "British certifications – JackBoys". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved August 2, 2024.Type JackBoys in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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