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<div style="font-size: 1.3em;">'''Cactus Jack Records'''</div>
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| style="background-color: #fff;" darkstyle="background-color: var(--wiki-surface);" | [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[trap music|trap]]
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  | style="background-color: #fff;" darkstyle="background-color: var(--wiki-surface);" | [[Epic Records]]<br>[[Atlantic Records]]<br>[[Interscope Records]]
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  ! style="background-color: #fff; color: #000;" darkstyle="background-color: var(--wiki-surface); color: var(--wiki-color);" | Current roster
  | style="background-color: #fff;" darkstyle="background-color: var(--wiki-surface);" | [[Travis Scott]]<br>[[Don Toliver]]<br>[[Sheck Wes]]<br>[[SoFaygo]]<br>Luxury Tax<br>[[Wallie the Sensei]]
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  | style="background-color: #fff;" darkstyle="background-color: var(--wiki-surface);" | [[Smokepurpp]]<br>[[Malu Trevejo]]
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  | style="background-color: #fff;" darkstyle="background-color: var(--wiki-surface);" | Cactus Jack Publishing
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  | style="background-color: #fff;" darkstyle="background-color: var(--wiki-surface);" | [[JackBoys (rap group)|JackBoys]]
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= Overview =
 
'''Cactus Jack Records''' is an American [[record label]] and [[music publishing]] company founded by rapper [[Travis Scott]] on January 10, 2017. The label operates as an [[imprint label|imprint]] in joint ventures with major labels including [[Epic Records]], [[Atlantic Records]], and [[Interscope Records]]. Its artists are collectively known as the [[hip hop music|hip-hop]] group [[JackBoys (rap group)|JackBoys]].
 
Scott founded the label with a stated mission of artist development rather than financial control. In an interview at the label's launch, he said: "I'm not doing it to have financial control over my music. First, I want to help other artists, launch new names, and provide opportunities."{{Note|Travis Scott interview, reported by The Fader, March 6, 2017.}} The label also operates a publishing division, Cactus Jack Publishing, which has signed producers including Canadian beatmaker [[WondaGurl]] (in a deal with [[Sony/ATV Music Publishing]]) and DJ [[Chase B]] on the recording side.
 
As of 2025, the label's current roster includes Scott himself, [[Don Toliver]], [[Sheck Wes]], [[SoFaygo]], Luxury Tax, and [[Wallie the Sensei]]. Former acts include [[Smokepurpp]] and [[Malu Trevejo]]. The label has released ten studio albums and two compilation albums, with multiple releases debuting at or near the top of the [[Billboard 200]].
 
= History =
 
Since its founding in 2017 with just Travis Scott and DJ Chase B, Cactus Jack has grown into one of hip-hop's most prominent imprints, signing a string of breakout artists and placing multiple albums at the top of the Billboard 200.
 
== 2017–2018: Founding and early signings ==
 
Travis Scott announced Cactus Jack Records in March 2017. The label's first major release came in December 2017 with ''[[Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho]]'', a collaborative album between Scott and [[Quavo]] of [[Migos]], which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
 
In February 2018, [[Sheck Wes]] was signed in a joint venture with Interscope Records and [[Kanye West]]'s [[GOOD Music]]. Wes released his debut album ''[[Mudboy (album)|Mudboy]]'' in October 2018, reaching No. 17 on the Billboard 200. That same month, Scott released his third studio album ''[[Astroworld (album)|Astroworld]]'', which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with the second-largest opening week of 2018. [[Don Toliver]], who was featured on the ''Astroworld'' track "[[Can't Say]]," signed to the label in August 2018.
 
== 2019–2020: JackBoys and expansion ==
 
In December 2019, Scott released the label's first compilation album, ''[[JackBoys]]'', which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The project showcased the label's collective identity, with contributions from Scott, Toliver, Sheck Wes, and Chase B.
 
Don Toliver released his debut studio album ''[[Heaven or Hell (album)|Heaven or Hell]]'' in March 2020, peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard 200. In April 2020, Scott and [[Kid Cudi]] released the single "[[The Scotts (song)|The Scotts]]" under a duo of the same name. In July 2020, producer [[WondaGurl]] signed a worldwide publishing deal with Cactus Jack Publishing and [[Sony/ATV Music Publishing]].
 
== 2021–2023: Don Toliver's rise, SoFaygo, and Utopia ==
 
In February 2021, [[SoFaygo]] signed to Cactus Jack around the time his single "Knock Knock" gained momentum. He released his debut album ''[[Pink Heartz]]'' in November 2022. Don Toliver continued his ascent with ''[[Life of a Don]]'' (October 2021), which charted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, followed by ''[[Love Sick (album)|Love Sick]]'' (February 2023), which reached No. 8.
 
In July 2023, Scott released his fourth studio album ''[[Utopia (Travis Scott album)|Utopia]]'', which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — where it remained for five weeks — and received a nomination for Best Rap Album at the [[66th Annual Grammy Awards]].
 
Beyond music, the label expanded into fashion and lifestyle ventures. In June 2021, Scott announced a collaboration between Cactus Jack and [[Dior]] for a menswear collection. The label also launched Cactus Farms, a [[cannabis]] brand, in July 2021.
 
== 2024–2025: Hardstone Psycho, JackBoys 2, and new signings ==
 
Don Toliver released ''[[Hardstone Psycho]]'' in June 2024, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with 76,500 first-week [[album-equivalent unit]]s, becoming his fastest-selling album.
 
In March 2025, Scott announced ''[[JackBoys 2]]'', the label's second compilation album. In May, [[Wallie the Sensei]] — known for his feature on "[[Dodger Blue (song)|Dodger Blue]]" from [[Kendrick Lamar]]'s 2024 album ''[[GNX (album)|GNX]]'' — was announced as the label's newest signing. Scott performed a one-off concert in [[Barcelona]] on May 10, 2025, debuting unreleased ''JackBoys 2'' material, one day before the [[El Clásico]] match. In a collaboration with [[Spotify]], Cactus Jack sponsored [[FC Barcelona]]'s kit as a special edition for the match.
 
''JackBoys 2'' was released on July 13, 2025, featuring 17 tracks with appearances from [[Playboi Carti]], [[Future (rapper)|Future]], [[Yeat]], [[GloRilla]], [[Vybz Kartel]], [[Tyla]], [[Kodak Black]], and [[YoungBoy Never Broke Again]], among others. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.{{Note|Billboard, "JACKBOYS 2 Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart," Keith Caulfield, July 20, 2025.}}
 
= Discography highlights =
 
The label's most commercially significant releases include:
 
''[[Astroworld (album)|Astroworld]]'' (Travis Scott, 2018) — No. 1 Billboard 200, 2× Platinum. ''[[JackBoys]]'' (compilation, 2019) — No. 1 Billboard 200. ''[[Heaven or Hell (album)|Heaven or Hell]]'' (Don Toliver, 2020) — No. 7 Billboard 200. ''[[Life of a Don]]'' (Don Toliver, 2021) — No. 2 Billboard 200. ''[[Utopia (Travis Scott album)|Utopia]]'' (Travis Scott, 2023) — No. 1 Billboard 200 (5 weeks), 2× Platinum, Grammy-nominated. ''[[Hardstone Psycho]]'' (Don Toliver, 2024) — No. 3 Billboard 200. ''[[JackBoys 2]]'' (compilation, 2025) — No. 1 Billboard 200.
 
= See also =
 
* [[Travis Scott]]
* [[Don Toliver]]
* [[Sheck Wes]]
* [[SoFaygo]]
* [[JackBoys (rap group)]]
* [[Astroworld (album)]]
* [[Utopia (Travis Scott album)]]
 
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The label operates as an [[imprint label|imprint]] in joint ventures with major labels including [[Epic Records]], [[Atlantic Records]], and [[Interscope Records]]. Its artists are collectively known as the [[hip hop music|hip-hop]] group [[JackBoys (rap group)|JackBoys]]. Scott founded the label with a stated mission of artist development rather than financial control. In an interview at the label's launch, he said: "I'm not doing it to have financial control over my music. First, I want to help other artists, launch new names, and provide opportunities."{{Note|Travis Scott interview, reported by The Fader, March 6, 2017.}} The label also operates a publishing division, Cactus Jack Publishing, which has signed producers including Canadian beatmaker [[WondaGurl]] (in a deal with [[Sony/ATV Music Publishing]]) and DJ [[Chase B]] on the recording side. As of 2025, the label's current roster includes Scott himself, [[Don Toliver]], [[Sheck Wes]], [[SoFaygo]], Luxury Tax, and [[Wallie the Sensei]]. Former acts include [[Smokepurpp]] and [[Malu Trevejo]]. The label has released ten studio albums and two compilation albums, with multiple releases debuting at or near the top of the [[Billboard 200]]. = History = Since its founding in 2017 with just Travis Scott and DJ Chase B, Cactus Jack has grown into one of hip-hop's most prominent imprints, signing a string of breakout artists and placing multiple albums at the top of the Billboard 200. == 2017–2018: Founding and early signings == Travis Scott announced Cactus Jack Records in March 2017. The label's first major release came in December 2017 with ''[[Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho]]'', a collaborative album between Scott and [[Quavo]] of [[Migos]], which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. In February 2018, [[Sheck Wes]] was signed in a joint venture with Interscope Records and [[Kanye West]]'s [[GOOD Music]]. Wes released his debut album ''[[Mudboy (album)|Mudboy]]'' in October 2018, reaching No. 17 on the Billboard 200. That same month, Scott released his third studio album ''[[Astroworld (album)|Astroworld]]'', which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with the second-largest opening week of 2018. [[Don Toliver]], who was featured on the ''Astroworld'' track "[[Can't Say]]," signed to the label in August 2018. == 2019–2020: JackBoys and expansion == In December 2019, Scott released the label's first compilation album, ''[[JackBoys]]'', which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The project showcased the label's collective identity, with contributions from Scott, Toliver, Sheck Wes, and Chase B. Don Toliver released his debut studio album ''[[Heaven or Hell (album)|Heaven or Hell]]'' in March 2020, peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard 200. In April 2020, Scott and [[Kid Cudi]] released the single "[[The Scotts (song)|The Scotts]]" under a duo of the same name. In July 2020, producer [[WondaGurl]] signed a worldwide publishing deal with Cactus Jack Publishing and [[Sony/ATV Music Publishing]]. == 2021–2023: Don Toliver's rise, SoFaygo, and Utopia == In February 2021, [[SoFaygo]] signed to Cactus Jack around the time his single "Knock Knock" gained momentum. He released his debut album ''[[Pink Heartz]]'' in November 2022. Don Toliver continued his ascent with ''[[Life of a Don]]'' (October 2021), which charted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, followed by ''[[Love Sick (album)|Love Sick]]'' (February 2023), which reached No. 8. In July 2023, Scott released his fourth studio album ''[[Utopia (Travis Scott album)|Utopia]]'', which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — where it remained for five weeks — and received a nomination for Best Rap Album at the [[66th Annual Grammy Awards]]. Beyond music, the label expanded into fashion and lifestyle ventures. In June 2021, Scott announced a collaboration between Cactus Jack and [[Dior]] for a menswear collection. The label also launched Cactus Farms, a [[cannabis]] brand, in July 2021. == 2024–2025: Hardstone Psycho, JackBoys 2, and new signings == Don Toliver released ''[[Hardstone Psycho]]'' in June 2024, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with 76,500 first-week [[album-equivalent unit]]s, becoming his fastest-selling album. In March 2025, Scott announced ''[[JackBoys 2]]'', the label's second compilation album. In May, [[Wallie the Sensei]] — known for his feature on "[[Dodger Blue (song)|Dodger Blue]]" from [[Kendrick Lamar]]'s 2024 album ''[[GNX (album)|GNX]]'' — was announced as the label's newest signing. Scott performed a one-off concert in [[Barcelona]] on May 10, 2025, debuting unreleased ''JackBoys 2'' material, one day before the [[El Clásico]] match. In a collaboration with [[Spotify]], Cactus Jack sponsored [[FC Barcelona]]'s kit as a special edition for the match. ''JackBoys 2'' was released on July 13, 2025, featuring 17 tracks with appearances from [[Playboi Carti]], [[Future (rapper)|Future]], [[Yeat]], [[GloRilla]], [[Vybz Kartel]], [[Tyla]], [[Kodak Black]], and [[YoungBoy Never Broke Again]], among others. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.{{Note|Billboard, "JACKBOYS 2 Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart," Keith Caulfield, July 20, 2025.}} = Discography highlights = The label's most commercially significant releases include: ''[[Astroworld (album)|Astroworld]]'' (Travis Scott, 2018) — No. 1 Billboard 200, 2× Platinum. ''[[JackBoys]]'' (compilation, 2019) — No. 1 Billboard 200. ''[[Heaven or Hell (album)|Heaven or Hell]]'' (Don Toliver, 2020) — No. 7 Billboard 200. ''[[Life of a Don]]'' (Don Toliver, 2021) — No. 2 Billboard 200. ''[[Utopia (Travis Scott album)|Utopia]]'' (Travis Scott, 2023) — No. 1 Billboard 200 (5 weeks), 2× Platinum, Grammy-nominated. ''[[Hardstone Psycho]]'' (Don Toliver, 2024) — No. 3 Billboard 200. ''[[JackBoys 2]]'' (compilation, 2025) — No. 1 Billboard 200. = See also = * [[Travis Scott]] * [[Don Toliver]] * [[Sheck Wes]] * [[SoFaygo]] * [[JackBoys (rap group)]] * [[Astroworld (album)]] * [[Utopia (Travis Scott album)]] {{Notelist}}