Travis Scott Eyes Academy Award After Years of Grammy Snubs

In a recent interview with Variety, the 35-year-old artist reflected on his evolving career, noting that while he still desires a Grammy, he is currently pivoting toward the Academy Awards. His track "When I’m Home," written for Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey, has emerged as a potential contender for Best Original Song. Scott admitted that while he does not define his worth by industry accolades, he views them as milestones worth achieving, dismissing the trend of artists feigning indifference toward major awards.

His perspective stands in contrast to peers like The Weeknd and Drake, who have publicly criticized the Recording Academy for perceived corruption and a disconnect from modern music culture. Teyana Taylor similarly voiced frustration over gender representation in major categories. Scott, however, remains focused on his own creative trajectory, which now includes a burgeoning relationship with filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Nolan cast the rapper in The Odyssey to bridge the gap between ancient oral poetry and contemporary rap, a mentorship that has encouraged Scott to explore creative avenues beyond the recording studio.