# Trap Beckham

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American rapper

Trap Beckham Beckham in a promotional photo Background information Also known as Trap Beckham Born Travis Cave (1991-07-14) July 14, 1991 (age 34) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. Genres Southern hip-hop trap Occupations Rapper songwriter Instrument Vocals Years active 2012–present Label Def Jam[1] Website trapbeckham.com

Musical artist

**Travis Cave** (born July 14, 1991), better known by his stage name **Trap Beckham**, is an American rapper from [Jacksonville, Florida](/source/Jacksonville%2C_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.[2] 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.[2] He is influenced by [Michael Jackson](/source/Michael_Jackson) and [Prince](/source/Prince_(musician)).[2]

## 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.[1] During his early career he earned the nickname "The Golden Boy of the Hood."[3]

Beckham released his single "Top of the Line" in 2012. The song was on his mixtape *7.14.12* and featured [Young Cash](/source/Nappy_Boy_Entertainment).[1] *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.[1] He has also earned Artist, Song, Mixtape, and Performer of the year from Duval Diamond Awards in each year between 2012 and 2015.[4]

Beckham signed with [Def Jam Recordings](/source/Def_Jam_Recordings) in 2016 and also released the single "Birthday Chick".[3] The song was compared to [Juvenile](/source/Juvenile_(rapper))'s "[Back That Azz Up](/source/Back_That_Azz_Up)" and [Jeremih](/source/Jeremih)'s "[Birthday Sex](/source/Birthday_Sex)" by HotNewHipHop.[5][6] "Birthday Chick" was featured on Season 1 Episode 8 of HBO's series [Insecure](/source/Insecure_(TV_series)).[7]

In October 2017, Beckham released his debut EP with [Def Jam Recordings](/source/Def_Jam_Recordings) called *Life is Lit*. It featured his single "Lil Booties Matter" and skits by [D.C. Young Fly](/source/D.C._Young_Fly).[8]

## 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

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-TheSource_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-TheSource_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-TheSource_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-TheSource_1-3) Musa, Masani (July 15, 2016). ["On the Rise: Trap Beckham Aims to Make Your Dance"](http://thesource.com/2016/07/15/on-the-rise-trap-beckham-aims-to-make-you-dance/). The Source. Retrieved September 28, 2016.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ParleMag_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ParleMag_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-ParleMag_2-2) Davis, Todd. ["Rapper Trap Beckham Represents New Wave of Florida Bass Movement"](http://www.parlemag.com/2016/09/trap-beckham-interview-parle-mag/). Parle Mag. Retrieved September 28, 2016.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-RollingOut_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-RollingOut_3-1) ["Trap Beckham talks 'Birthday Chick' and signing to Def Jam"](http://rollingout.com/2016/07/29/trap-beckham-talks-birthday-chick-signing-def-jam/). *Rolling Out*. July 29, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Artist Trap Beckham"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161006050003/http://www.defjam.com/artists/trap-beckham). *Def Jam Recordings*. Archived from [the original](http://www.defjam.com/artists/trap-beckham) on October 6, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Smith, Trevor (June 5, 2016). ["Birthday Bitch"](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/584464-trap-beckham-birthday-bitch-new-song). *hotnewhiphop.com*. Retrieved September 28, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Caulfield, Keith (August 14, 2016). ["Suicide Squad Soundtrack Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart"](https://www.billboard.com/pro/suicide-squad-soundtrack-tops-billboard-200-chart/). *Billboard.com*. Retrieved September 29, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Insecure – S1E8 "Broken as F**k" Music and List of Songs"](https://www.what-song.com/Tvshow/100171/Insecure/e/107631). *What-song*. Retrieved October 26, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Trap Beckham Unveils *Lil Booties Matter* Video – XXL"](http://www.xxlmag.com/video/2017/10/trap-beckham-lil-booties-matter-video/). *XXL Mag*. Retrieved October 26, 2017.

## External links

- [Trap Beckham official website](http://www.trapbeckham.com/)

- [Trap Beckham Videos on DefJam.com](http://www.defjam.com/artists/trap-beckham/videos/)

- [Trap Beckham Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/trapbeckham/)

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