Travis Scott & Kendrick Lamar's 'Goosebumps' Video Tops 1 Billion Views on YouTube –

Travis Scott and Kendrick Lamar's psychedelic video for their 2016 hit “Goosebumps” has officially surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. Directed by BRTHR, the visually arresting video marks the second time both artists have joined YouTube's Billion Views Club as featured artists, featured artists or collaborators.

“Goosebumps,” a standout track from Scott’s Birds in the trap sing McKnight The album continues to resonate with fans, cementing its place as one of the duo's most iconic collaborations. The milestone underscores the song's enduring popularity nearly eight years after its release.

In related news: Travis Scott's ten-year-old mixtape DAYS BEFORE THE RODEO has officially reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking a significant milestone for the Houston rapper. DAYS BEFORE RODEO was first released in 2014 and was celebrated for its transformative influence on hip-hop. Its re-release in August 2024 cemented its status as the best-selling rap album of the year.

The mixtape debuted on streaming platforms for the first time on August 23 and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 361,000 units. After shipping its vinyl editions, it climbed to the top with 156,000 album-equivalent units in its fourth week of release, which corresponds to an increase of 1,295%.

This is Scott's fourth consecutive No. 1 ranking Utopia (2023), Astroworld (2018) and Birds in the trap sing McKnight (2016). The re-release has reignited enthusiasm for tracks like “Mamacita” and “Don't Play” and features collaborations with artists like Young Thug, Big Sean and The 1975.

Produced by Metro Boomin, Lex Luger and Travis Scott, DAYS BEFORE THE RODEOThe dark, moody sound helped redefine and establish the sonic landscape of hip-hop Scott as a pioneer.

Scott's CIRCUS MAXIMUS TOUR Continuing with stops in Australia and New Zealand in October and a one-night-only show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 9, 2024.