Travis Scott sent Caitlin Clark a private message expressing his admiration for her basketball skills, indicating that he was her first fan as she wasn’t yet famous

Travis Scott’s keen eye for talent extends beyond the world of music, as evidenced by his early recognition of basketball phenom Caitlin Clark.

NBA trainer Chris Brickley recently shed light on Travis Scott’s appreciation for Caitlin Clark’s skills long before she gained widespread recognition. Taking to Instagram, Brickley shared a screenshot of a text from Travis Scott expressing admiration for Clark’s abilities, dated March 24th, 2021.

Brickley’s tweet, which included the screenshot, highlighted Travis Scott’s role as an amateur scout, emphasizing his support for Clark even before her standout performance against UCONN on April 5th, which the Iowa Hawkeyes won 71-69.

Addressing criticisms of Travis Scott being labeled a bandwagon fan, Brickley clarified that Travis Scott had been a genuine supporter of Caitlin Clark since early 2021, proving himself as a true “day 1 Caitlin Clark Fan.”

Furthermore, Travis Scott isn’t the only hip-hop figure who’s taken notice of Caitlin Clark’s talent. Lil Durk, another prominent artist, recently expressed interest in bringing Clark to Ice Cube’s BIG3 league. Responding to Ice Cube’s initial $5 million offer, Durk offered to double the amount, showcasing his enthusiasm for recruiting Clark.

Durk’s tweets not only demonstrate his admiration for Clark’s skills but also hint at his potential interest in coaching a team in the BIG3 league, further adding to the excitement surrounding Caitlin Clark’s future in basketball.