Travis Scott—now there’s a name that sparks a conversation! Talk about an artist who’s fully embraced both the solo spotlight and the collaborative hustle! Remember when he dropped the JACKBOYS compilation album back in 2019? It wasn’t just any ordinary release; it marked a cosmic journey into the realms of spacey, psych-trap, all while showcasing the impressive artistry of up-and-comers like Sofaygo, Don Toliver, and Sheck Wes. It even sailed straight to the top of the Billboard charts as the first number one album of the 2020s. I mean, how many artists can boast about launching a new decade with a bang like that?! Fast forward to now and, folks, buckle up! After months of teasing, we’re officially getting a JACKBOYS 2, and the excitement is palpable. With a cheeky announcement that rolled out across a building like a movie trailer—complete with a catchy “What the f*ck is we doing?”—it’s clear that Scott and his crew are ready to push the envelope once again. So, what will they conjure up this time? Will it redefine hip hop or just make our playlists even more lit? Grab your headphones; we’re about to find out!
Travis Scott has excelled when it comes to establishing himself as a standalone artist. It’s a testament to his vision, however, that he’s been able to cultivate a group of artists under him as well. JACKBOYS was a compilation album that reveled in spacey, psych-trap and showcased the talents of Sofaygo, Don Toliver and Sheck Wes. It released in 2019, but has the honor of being the first number one Billboard album of the 2020s. Fans have been itching for a sequel, and we now have confirmation that it’s on the way.
Text was broadcast on the side of a building. The text did not mince words, either. “What the f*ck is we doing?” asks the audio blasting over the speakers. Then, the text “JACKBOYS 2 is on the way” appears in a jittery pattern. It’s the announcement fans have been waiting on, and it couldn’t come at a better time given Travis Scott’s current workflow. The rapper has made it clear that he’s in the zone when it comes to recording new music. He recently told Billboard that he wants to push the boundaries of hip hop, and JACKBOYS is nothing if not a collective that melds different sounds.
This is not the first time Travis Scott has teased the release of a JACKBOYS sequel. The rapper took the stage at Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash in 2024, and made it clear that he was eager to get back to work with his labelmates. “I’m nothing without Sheck Wes, I’m nothing without Don Toliver, I’m nothing without SoFaygo,” he asserted. “I’m nothing without Chase B, I’m nothing without my gang members.” He then dropped the bombshell: “[We’ve] been thinking about doing a JACKBOYS 2.”
Don Toliver also drummed up excitement for the album in January. The rapper/singer reposted the trailer for the original JACKBOYS album on his Instagram. This got fans ready for news regarding a sequel. It did not happen for months. Now that we finally have confirmation, though, we can assume Toliver and Travis Scott knew something we didn’t. We can’t wait to hear how the collective’s sound has changed over five years.