Travis Porter is an American

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trio from

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. The group consists of stepbrothers Ali and Quez, and their friend Strap, whom they met in middle school. The group released the biographical film ''Proud to be a Problem'' in May 2010, and signed with

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to release their club-oriented debut single, " Make It Rain" in December of that year. It entered the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, along with its follow ups " Bring It Back" (remixed featuring

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) and " Ayy Ladies" (featuring

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)—the latter reached number 53 on the chart and received

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certification by the

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(RIAA). All three preceded the release of their debut studio album '' From Day 1'' (2012), which peaked at number 16 on the ''Billboard'' 200. It served as their only project on a

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Music career

Musical beginnings

Travis Porter consists of Lakeem "Ali" Grant, Donquez "Quez" Woods and Harold "Strap" Duncan. During the early years, they started out as a group called the Hard Hitters, but later changed their name to Travis Porter to increase marketability. With their new name, the group toured across the United States before expanding their shows internationally. In 2008, the trio played in between cities, states, and even countries, including

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and

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. Travis Porter garnered popularity through the release of their mixtapes, and expanding number of performances. To date, the group's four biggest underground hits are: "Black Boy, White Boy", "Uh Huh", "Go Shorty Go", and " All the Way Turnt Up". During the summer of 2010, the group appeared in one of Atlanta's biggest concerts, Birthday Bash and on

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. They even performed with

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's own

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at BMI's Unsigned Artist showcase in

. Even though they were being unsigned, they still were working with most notable signed artists, such as Roscoe Dash, Fast Life Yungstaz and

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. Travis Porter was also featured on MTV Jams Feb 5. The group also received Myspace's #1 unsigned group title. In 2010, the group's non-album single, "Go Shorty Go" would be entering on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop chart. They also has recently joined with the

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(BMI). The trio was honored at the 2010s Underground Music Awards in

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, with other well-known underground artists, such as J. Cole; along with getting nominated for the “Most Dynamic Rap Group Duo”.

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reportedly announced the interest in signing the group Travis Porter to 1017 Brick Squad Records, saying "Just give me 12-15 songs. I don't know about that other stuff. Handle your business". But the group would eventually end up signing a record deal to

2010-2012: ''From Day 1''

On December 22, 2010, the trio released their debut single, " Make It Rain", which peaked at number 50 on the Urban radio charts and debuted on the charts at number 97 before climbing to number 46. On October 7, 2011, RCA Music Group announced the disbandment of

, along with

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and

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. With the shutdown, the group (and all other artists previously signed to these three labels) announced that they would have to release their future materials to

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. On February 7, 2011, Travis Porter released their second single, titled " Bring It Back". In 2012, the trio released their third single, " Ayy Ladies", a collaboration with Young Money rapper

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. The single peaked at number 56 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and has topped the Top Heatseekers Songs charts, becoming Porter's most successful song to date. The group's debut album, '' From Day 1'' was released on May 29, 2012, under

and the group's own Porter House Music

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. '' From Day 1'' charted at number 16 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and number 2 on the

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charts.

2013-present

On March 5, 2013, Travis Porter released their eleventh mixtape, titled ''Mr Porter''. On June 3, 2014, Travis Porter released their twelfth mixtape, titled ''Music Money Magnums 2'', which is the sequel to their mixtape ''Music Money Magnums''. On April 15, 2015, Travis Porter released their thirteenth mixtape, titled ''3 Live Krew''. Its mixtape cover is based on

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's critically acclaimed album '' As Nasty As They Wanna Be''. On August 21, 2015, Travis Porter released their fourteenth mixtape, titled ''S.A.Q.''. On January 18, 2016 Travis Porter released their fifteenth mixtape, titled ''285''.

Other ventures

Acting career

Travis Porter starred in their debut movie ''Red Rock'', released on November 20, 2012.

Controversy

Roscoe Dash

The track " All the Way Turnt Up" has caused controversy with Roscoe Dash. Dash stated that he came up with the song, including the hook and the lyrics and even asked the group Travis Porter to appear on this song. Travis Porter then added this song to their mixtape, which caused fans to believe that this was not Roscoe Dash's song, but Travis Porter's. Roscoe Dash then released a

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ed version to the song through his label

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, adding a verse by a fellow rapper

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Young Dro and Yung L.A.

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and Yung L.A. said that the song title was initially theirs.Williford, Fredrickus. "Travvvy! Travis Porter From ATL to the World." Ezine Articles 6 March 2010

Discography

;Studio albums * '' From Day 1'' (2012) * ''Travy Estates: Back On Bulls**t'' (2021)

Filmography

References

External links

*
Travis Porter on Soundcloud
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