Travis Scott

While Travis Scott isn’t always the most forthcoming when it comes to certain aspects of his personal life, his new Netflix documentary, Look Mom I Can Fly, provides a look into his reality.

The 85-minute doc shines a light on one of rap’s most discrete artists with exclusive footage from his career-shifting year in music. The film centers on the road to releasing his Grammy-nominated album, ASTROWORLD, and the elevated stardom that ensued. In addition to behind-the-scenes clips of the album’s creative process, the White Trash Tyler-directed doc follows Travis from his hometown in Houston all the way to Africa, tracing his rise from humble beginnings to building his own sound and a family of his own. 

Most of these pivotal moments have been captured in headlines or told from other vantage points, but the Netflix documentary presents an honest and fun depiction of the Travis Scott story. Here are the biggest takeaways from Look Mom I Can Fly, streaming on Netflix now. 

Travis felt ‘lost’ after his Grammy snubs

Unlike some artists, Travis really cares about the Grammys. First learning of the three nominations, he shows disappointment over not being considered for Album of the Year, but appears excited overall. “We thought we were at least in that convo [for Album of the Year],” he says. “It's still crazy, though. We made it on the board. This is bigger than anything we ever done in life.” Unfortunately, he walks away empty-handed. Cameras capture Trav’s reactions to losing each category, and he gets visibly more upset as the night goes on. He doesn’t sit down for any interviews following the event, but he does speak candidly to Sylvester Turner, the mayor of Houston, backstage at a concert. “I was trying to bring one home,” he says of his recent loss. “After Sunday, I’ve been mentally, like, stressed. I’ve been down. I’ve been questioning. I don’t know, man. I’m lost.” Mayor Turner responds with a pep talk about perseverance and faith, which ultimately helps to change Travis’ perspective. Referencing the possibility that a theme park could return to Houston because of Travis, Turner says, “That’s going to be your Grammy, when I put that Astroworld theme park in the city.”