Travis Scott’s hit single Highest in the Room has officially surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify as of April 24, 2025., The track was first released on October 4, 2019, as a single by Cactus Jack, Grand Hustle, and Epic Records.
It debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100, marking Travis Scott’s second number-one single in the United States, following his previous success with “Sicko Mode” in 2018 and “Highest in the Room” was the 35th single in Billboard Hot 100 history to debut at number one.
It also reached number one on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and peaked at number one on the US Rhythmic chart.
In the United Kingdom the song reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, while in Canada: “Highest in the Room” debuted at number one on the Canadian Hot 100.
Elsewhere in Greece, the track soared to number one on the Greek IFPI chart. In Australia it reached number three on the ARIA Singles Chart.
In Sweden the song peaked at number six on the Sverigetopplistan.
Additionally, the song appeared on multiple global year-end charts, such as:
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Canada (2019): Ranked 99th on the Canadian Hot 100 Year-End Chart.
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United States (2020): “Highest in the Room” earned a spot on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 at number 45.
The Remix and Continued Success
In December 2019, a remix of “Highest in the Room” was released, featuring Spanish singer Rosalía and American rapper Lil Baby. This version was part of Scott’s JackBoys compilation album. The remix generated fresh interest in the track, leading it to re-enter the top 10 on several charts in early 2020, particularly in the US and Greece.
The release of the remix on January 7, 2020, added another layer of success, as it was well-received by fans who appreciated the blend of Rosalía’s flamenco-inspired vocals with Scott’s trap beats.
Certifications
The song’s commercial success was matched by its impressive array of certifications around the world. Some of the most notable include:
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United States (RIAA): “Highest in the Room” was certified 9× Platinum, representing over 9 million units sold and streamed.
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United Kingdom (BPI): The track earned 2× Platinum certification with 1,200,000 units.
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Australia (ARIA): It achieved 3× Platinum with 210,000 units.
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Canada (Music Canada): The song was certified 5× Platinum, with 400,000 units sold.
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Germany (BVMI): It was awarded Platinum, representing 400,000 units.
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France (SNEP): “Highest in the Room” received the coveted Diamond certification in France with 333,333 units sold.
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Sweden (GLF): The song was certified Platinum in Sweden for 8,000,000 streams.
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Greece (IFPI Greece): The song earned Diamond status with over 10 million streams.
Travis Scott released the surreal video for the single “Highest in the Room,” co-directed by Scott and Dave Meyers. The video features trippy, dream-like visuals that reflect the song’s moody tone—showing scenes of Scott in cloudy skies, a strip club, under torture, and balancing on skyscraper beams.
The track blends themes of love and intoxication, hinting at a turbulent relationship and inner struggles. Previously teased in a Kylie Jenner cosmetics ad and performed live, the single was released after high fan demand.
In an interview with Zane Lowe, Scott said he dropped the song due to its popularity on tour and hinted at more new music on the way, though he’s taking his time crafting his next album.
