The long‑anticipated Travis Scott compilation JackBoys 2 finally dropped on July 13, 2025, and by mid‑week it had already conquered the charts, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 with 232,000 album‑equivalent units, including 160,000 in pure album sales. The release featured a star‑studded roster—Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, SoFaygo, Playboi Carti, Future, GloRilla, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Kodak Black, Tyla, and more with a deluxe edition arriving on July 16 including Yeat and Luxury Tax 50.
Critics offered mixed verdicts: while Rolling Stone labeled it “an amusing late‑night diversion that’s hard to remember the next day,” others pointed to a lack of cohesion, calling the set repetitive and style‑driven over substance. Still, fans connected deeply with tracks like “PBT” (featuring Vybz Kartel and Tyla), “2000 Excursion,” and “ILMB,” which drove streaming numbers.
Complicating the rollout, electronic duo Pixel Grip accused the album of sampling their 2024 track “Pursuit” in Scott’s song “Kick Out” without clearance. They tweeted their grievances, and it was later reported that a co‑producer reached out to address the issue. That potential legal entanglement added tension to what was otherwise a commercial triumph.
JackBoys 2 stands as another high‑profile success for Cactus Jack, even as controversy shadows its creative process.