Travis Cave (born July 14, 1991), better known by his stage name Trap Beckham, is an American rapper from Jacksonville, Florida. He is best known for his 2016 single "Birthday Chick".
Early life Beckham began writing music when he was eight years old and began recording at age 12 with a tape recorder his mother gave him. He began using software to record music age 14 and in high school began promoting his music with a small group of promoters he created. He is influenced by Michael Jackson and Prince.
Career Beckham began his career on the local music scene in Jacksonville. Two of his singles, "Top of the Line" and "Ohh She Thick", helped launch his career after winning numerous awards and touring the local college scene. During his early career he earned the nickname "The Golden Boy of the Hood."
Beckham released his single "Top of the Line" in 2012. The song was on his mixtape 7.14.12 and featured Young Cash. 7.14.12 was one of three mixtapes released on his birthday, July 14, and is now part of a mixtape collection with him releasing a new one on the same day each year. He has also earned Artist, Song, Mixtape, and Performer of the year from Duval Diamond Awards in each year between 2012 and 2015.
Beckham signed with Def Jam Recordings in 2016 and also released the single "Birthday Chick". The song was compared to Juvenile's "Back That Azz Up" and Jeremih's "Birthday Sex" by HotNewHipHop. "Birthday Chick" was featured on Season 1 Episode 8 of HBO's series Insecure.
In October 2017, Beckham released his debut EP with Def Jam Recordings called Life is Lit. It featured his single "Lil Booties Matter" and skits by D.C. Young Fly.
Discography
Mixtapes Title Album details 7.14.16 Released: July 14, 2016 Label: Def Jam Recordings Format: Digital download 7.14.15 Released: July 14, 2015 Label: Independent Format: Digital download 7.14.14 Released: July 14, 2014 Label: Independent Format: Digital download 7.14.13 Released: July 14, 2013 Label: Independent Format: Digital download 7.14.12 Released: July 14, 2012 Label: Independent Format: Digital download
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Album Billboard Back It Up (with Flo Milli) 2020 — Non-album single release Litty Christmas 2019 —Non-album single release Birthday Chick 2016 — Non-album single release Top of the Line 2012 — Non-album singles Ohh She Thick —
EPs Title EP details Life is Lit Released: October 20, 2017 Label: Def Jam Recordings Format: Digital download
References
External links Trap Beckham official website Trap Beckham Videos on DefJam.com Trap Beckham Instagram