Out West (song)

"Out West" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American record label Cactus Jack Records, known as JackBoys, and its leader, American rapper and singer Travis Scott, featuring vocals from American rapper and singer Young Thug, from the compilation album JackBoys (2019) by the lead artists.

"Out West"
Single by JackBoys and Travis Scott featuring Young Thug
from the album JackBoys
Released	February 18, 2020
Recorded	2019
Length	2:38
Label	Epic Cactus Jack
Songwriter(s)	Jacques Webster II Jeffery Williams Tyron Douglas Jason Baker
Producer(s)	Buddah Bless Jabz
Travis Scott singles chronology
"Give No Fxk" (2020) "Out West" (2020) "Turks" (2020)
Young Thug singles chronology
"Give No Fxk" (2020) "Out West" (2020) "Bullets with Names" (2020)
Music video
"Out West" on YouTube

In late December 2019, shortly after the release of JackBoys, TikTok star Nicole Bloomgarden created the "Out West Challenge". The dance challenge went viral on TikTok in February 2020.[1]

Music video

The music video was released on March 20, 2020. It was co-directed by Travis Scott alongside White Trash Tyler and shows a house party with women twerking while Young Thug performs above the crowd. The scene then heads to the bathroom, where a girl is found passed out by the toilet and Quincy Jones is washing his face and hands.[2] He also appears in the end of the clip walking around with a sandwich and eating it.[3]

The video features cameos from the JackBoys roster, consisting of rappers signed to Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Records.[4] Rappers 21 Savage, Yung Keyo and Young Jordan appear in the video as well; the latter two are signed to Young Thug's record label YSL Records.

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2019–2020) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[5] 79 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 29 US Billboard Hot 100[7] 38 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 15 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9] 11 US Rolling Stone Top 100[10] 5

Year-end charts Chart (2020) Position Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 80 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 50 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] 47

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[14]	Platinum	1,000,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Schroeder, Audra (2020-03-03). "As 'Out West Challenge' goes viral, its creator looks for credit too". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
2. Aniftos, Rania (2020-03-20). "Jackboys' 'Out West' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
3. "Travis Scott & Young Thug's 'Out West' Video Ft. Quincy Jones". Highsnobiety. 2020-03-21. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
4. "Travis Scott & Young Thug Head "Out West" In New Video". DailyRapFacts. 2020-03-21. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
5. "Australian-charts.com – Travis Scott – Out West". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
6. "Travis Scott Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
7. "Travis Scott Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
8. "Travis Scott Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
9. "Travis Scott Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
10. "Top 100 Songs, June 26, 2020 - July 2, 2020". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
11. "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
12. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
13. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
14. "American single certifications – Travis Scott – Out West". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 29, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.