These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

J. Cole

Born Jermaine Lamarr Cole, J. Cole's stage name isn't too far out of left field. However, before he was J. Cole, he was "Blaza" and then "Therapist." He switched it before the release of his album "The Come Up."

Travis Scott

Travis Scott, the father of Kylie Jenner's baby, was born Jacques Berman Webster II. His stage name has ties to his family. "My uncle's name is Travis,” Scott said." ... Always made good decisions, good business decisions."

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.