Talk:Travie McCoy/Archive 2

Travis McCoy's wife
Everyone keeps saying that Travis McCoy is single, but there is a video on YouTube of him with his wife. It doesn't look like a hoax. Divorced? Anybody know? - He has a little something with Katy Perry, they have been going out for three years, she was also featured in his video 'cupids chokehold'. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.32.183.179 (talk) 23:16, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
 * Anons have changed this article every fews weeks with a new girlfriend, fiance, or wife. I won't believe anything without a very solid reference.  Royal broil  23:59, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

TRAVIS MCCOY IS NOT MARRIED TO ANYONE.HE IS DATING KATY PERRY AND BROUGHT HER A PROMISE RING.PEOPLE THINK IT'S A PREPARATION FOR AN ENGAGEMENT RING —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.8.235.250 (talk) 03:04, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Travis McCoy is not married to anyone. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.195.58.141 (talk) 00:25, 26 June 2010 (UTC)

Schleprok?
Why does every time Travis is referenced on wikipedia Schleprok or a.k.a. schleprok comes up too? Is this even noteworthy? Does it need to appear on every article? It's said a few times in Papercut Chronicles, but not enough to warrant a motif, like the band-aids or papercuts.Michael Cook (talk) 19:21, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

and now he's dating a french girl... called sonia vacev — Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.90.35.60 (talk) 20:14, 7 July 2011 (UTC) Katy Perry and Travie are no longer dating because she is married to Russell Brand — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.177.201.50 (talk) 16:18, 26 August 2011 (UTC)

Pictures
Is it needed to have two pictures of him? I think only the upper one should be used, even though his face isn't as clear, the top one is not very good IMO, due to the eyes...Fadsfaslkfhsdkfh (talk) 08:21, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
 * I like the top picture better, which is newer. There's enough room for both, even on a wide screen monitor.  Royal broil  12:14, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

Arrest
At the July 1st St. Louis Warped Tour, some guy in the crowd called him an "ignorant n"...McCoy was yelling at him and when security pulled the guy over the barrier to remove him, McCoy hit the guy with his mic a few times, they had to rope off an area to arrest McCoy. I don't have any sources yet, it's only just been reported on the local alternative radio channel. It'll probably be on some sites tomorrow. POKETNRJSH (talk) 03:18, 2 July 2008 (UTC)

I heard a first hand report that Travis made a comment that seemed to reinforce a certain racial stereotype and that is the reason the guy in the audience yelled what he did. If I can find specifics I will post them. On top of that, it should be noted that this guy had a fro and appeared to be of African American descent himself to some degree. It seems more like the audience member was upset at Travis's lack of understanding in the area of racial stereotypes and he was only serving to promote one. Hence, the "Ignorant" part of the statement. I think the way this is portrayed on Wikipedia is quite biased and it needs to be researched further rather than having all of the blame placed on the audience member.Bokonon82 (talk) 13:41, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

Here is a link with that includes a picture of the guy that yelled the racial slur. http://buzzbot.buzznet.com/user/journal/2612821/gym-class-heroes-travis-mccoy/ Bokonon82 (talk) 13:49, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

Ok, so here's the account from someone there (as opposed to what the radio said): "So some dude was bein a dick in the audience and travis called him an a**hole. The guy n the audience responded to travis calling him an ignorant n*****.  Travis then said come up here and do somethin about it, then stuck his hand out to pul the guy onstage.  Travis pulled him halfway up and then punched him with the microphone twice, breaking the mic over the dudes head." POKETNRJSH (talk) 03:38, 2 July 2008 (UTC)

Here is a source: http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/07/02/gym-class-heroes-singer-arrested-for-assault-after-racial-slur/ —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.187.21.134 (talk) 03:32, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Birthdate
HIS BIRTHDAY IS 8/5/81 ITS SAYS IT ON TV.com

http://www.tv.com/travis-mccoy/person/587361/summary.html —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.54.0.168 (talk) 17:04, 8 July 2008 (UTC)


 * TV.COM is user-submitted and not considered a "reliable source" in the framework of Wikipedia, especially for biographies. WP:RS JBsupreme (talk) 17:06, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Travis also says his birthday is 8/6/81 in the song "Like Father, Like Son" on the album "The Quilt." —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sparklebitca (talk • contribs) 19:47, 22 October 2008 (UTC)
 * People keep repeatedly adding all kinds of information with citing their sources and often their additions contradicted each other. I wonder how many dozen unsourced "girlfriends" I have reverted. Please provide a reliable source like a newspaper or magazine article, or a listing at a major recording industry source like Billboard, MTV or VH1.  Royal broil  00:39, 23 October 2008 (UTC)

TRAVIS MCCOY SAID IT HIMSELF THAT HE WAS BORN AUGUST 06, 1981 ON HIS SONG "lIKE fATHER, LIKE SON"  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.8.235.250 (talk) 03:02, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

He born 5 August 1981, Geneva, New York, USA I insert, but I don't know - maybe u don't see 'cause locked
 * It's locked because everyone keeps adding unsourced information to the article. No one will prove anything. Please prove that he was born on that date by posting the web link to a reliable source. So you know, blogs and personal websites are not reliable sources. It needs to be something highly reliable like a major magazine, newspaper, music television (VH1/MTV/etc). Before he was dating Katy Perry, people kept adding that he was dating, engaged or married to a large number of women. He's had numerous birthdates.  Royal broil  12:41, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

13:19, 4 January 2009 (UTC)EHRLT (talk)

Here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2338802/  Travis McCoy, Date of Birth: 5 August 1981, Geneva, New York, USA
 * IMDB is not a reliable source - users create its content. Please provide a better source.  Royal broil  03:40, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

African American categories
McCoy, an American mulatto, is not in any African American categories. Does he qualify for inclusion in any such categories, or are they only for Americans who are full-negro? If he does qualify, is it for African American rappers, African American singers, or both? Werdnawerdna (talk) 21:51, 25 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Yes he should be in both the rappers and singers categories. Would you add him?  Royal broil  04:56, 27 October 2008 (UTC)

Guest appearances
I reckon this would be very useful for wiki users to obtain info on other songs which have included Travis.

Associated acts
Wouldn't Fall Out Boy be a big 1? (71.142.204.154 (talk) 01:44, 17 December 2008 (UTC))

Nappy Boy
Travis got signed to Nappy Boy. http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh6q8n4bKBQVP56984 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.11.250.4 (talk) 21:16, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

21:27, 2 January 2009 (UTC)21:27, 2 January 2009 (UTC)EHRLT (talk)

Edit the page
It is poorly written! And it doesnt even say his age! SOMEONE HAS TO EDIT THIS PAGE! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.129.37.21 (talk) 22:43, 4 January 2009 (UTC)

11:24, 6 January 2009 (UTC)~

Oh, then sorry.... U r very cold / angry man :( —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.38.26.249 (talk) 11:24, 6 January 2009 (UTC)

Vegetarian?
I read somewhere that Travis has been a vegetarian for five years. Does anyone know anything about this? He said it here http://www.popeater.com/music/article/11-questions-with-travis-mccoy-no-5/279036 but I'm not sure how to do a citation on the page. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.6.254.123 (talk) 05:40, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Anyone able to update?
Travis McCoy is feature in the track "This is how it goes down" on Pink's album "Funhouse" —Preceding unsigned comment added by MozBlue (talk • contribs)
 * Which section do you want it in, and do you have a source to back it up? Martinmsgj 11:14, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

His song 'After Midnight' appeared on the 'Soul Surfer' film about the life of shark-attack victim turned pro surfer Bethany Hamilton. It is played during the 'night surfing' sequence. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.156.198.50 (talk) 22:42, 9 September 2011 (UTC)

Open Happiness
McCoy collaborated on the song 'Open Happiness' for the Coca Cola Company for an advertisement, shouldn't this be included in the guest appearances bit? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.102.178.199 (talk) 03:46, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

Picture of Travis Mccoy
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/2892977288_40680e6a6e.jpg?v=0 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cute02300 (talk • contribs) 10:40, 14 May 2009 (UTC)
 * If the image is not copyrighted, please go to WP:Images for upload to request this image be uploaded. &mdash; Martin (MSGJ · talk) 08:48, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Birthday
Travie's actual birthday is August 6 1981. For proof, http://www.metrolyrics.com/like-father-like-son-lyrics-gym-class-heroes.html. Or listen to the actual song, "Like Father, Like Son" off The Quilt Christophersauer (talk) 08:22, 13 June 2009 (UTC)Christopher Sauer
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: That's not a reliable source. &mdash; Martin (MSGJ · talk) 08:51, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

? & suggestions
This is just a question, but wouldn't a song made by Travis be considered a reliable source. Yea he could of lied, but what would be the point really? just wondering

and he has another album that came out before hed candy, it's called brain games, when gym class heroes was still with Sieone in 2001, it has freestyles on there that he later turned into songs, such as Computer chips which was turned into wejustfreestylin pt 1

i have it if it need's to be referenced the only problem is that it's in one file as in it's a just nonstop instead of seperate files —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.34.195.193 (talk) 14:41, 12 October 2009 (UTC)

The Lazarus Project
Please add, or let me add, information including the title and projected release date of McCoy's solo project, titled The Lazarus Project. It will be released in Spring of 2010. Here is the source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1627957/20091209/gym_class_heroes.jhtml

Gogolthegreat (talk) 01:01, 11 December 2009 (UTC)Gogol
 * I was the admin who protected the page. I decided remove the protection from the article and see what happens. You can edit the page yourself. Please use that source to write the new content. I'll return the protection if the article gets vandalized like it always had been. Please be careful and don't violate the biography of living person policy.  Royal broil  02:48, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

Travie v. Travis
Should this page really be listed under "Travie McCoy" instead of "Travis McCoy"? Travie is more of a nickname than a stage name like other artists listed under stage names (Akon). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.106.203.146 (talk) 16:16, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Opiate Receptors Cleaned?
What on earth does it mean to have your 'opiate receptors cleaned'? I don't think that's a thing; and if it is, it needs to be described more accurately. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Johnpwm (talk • contribs) 03:52, 20 April 2012 (UTC)

Travis McCoy's wife
Everyone keeps saying that Travis McCoy is single, but there is a video on YouTube of him with his wife. It doesn't look like a hoax. Divorced? Anybody know? - He has a little something with Katy Perry, they have been going out for three years, she was also featured in his video 'cupids chokehold'. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.32.183.179 (talk) 23:16, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
 * Anons have changed this article every fews weeks with a new girlfriend, fiance, or wife. I won't believe anything without a very solid reference.  Royal broil  23:59, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

TRAVIS MCCOY IS NOT MARRIED TO ANYONE.HE IS DATING KATY PERRY AND BROUGHT HER A PROMISE RING.PEOPLE THINK IT'S A PREPARATION FOR AN ENGAGEMENT RING —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.8.235.250 (talk) 03:04, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Travis McCoy is not married to anyone. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.195.58.141 (talk) 00:25, 26 June 2010 (UTC)

Schleprok?
Why does every time Travis is referenced on wikipedia Schleprok or a.k.a. schleprok comes up too? Is this even noteworthy? Does it need to appear on every article? It's said a few times in Papercut Chronicles, but not enough to warrant a motif, like the band-aids or papercuts.Michael Cook (talk) 19:21, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

and now he's dating a french girl... called sonia vacev — Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.90.35.60 (talk) 20:14, 7 July 2011 (UTC) Katy Perry and Travie are no longer dating because she is married to Russell Brand — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.177.201.50 (talk) 16:18, 26 August 2011 (UTC)

Pictures
Is it needed to have two pictures of him? I think only the upper one should be used, even though his face isn't as clear, the top one is not very good IMO, due to the eyes...Fadsfaslkfhsdkfh (talk) 08:21, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
 * I like the top picture better, which is newer. There's enough room for both, even on a wide screen monitor.  Royal broil  12:14, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

Arrest
At the July 1st St. Louis Warped Tour, some guy in the crowd called him an "ignorant n"...McCoy was yelling at him and when security pulled the guy over the barrier to remove him, McCoy hit the guy with his mic a few times, they had to rope off an area to arrest McCoy. I don't have any sources yet, it's only just been reported on the local alternative radio channel. It'll probably be on some sites tomorrow. POKETNRJSH (talk) 03:18, 2 July 2008 (UTC)

I heard a first hand report that Travis made a comment that seemed to reinforce a certain racial stereotype and that is the reason the guy in the audience yelled what he did. If I can find specifics I will post them. On top of that, it should be noted that this guy had a fro and appeared to be of African American descent himself to some degree. It seems more like the audience member was upset at Travis's lack of understanding in the area of racial stereotypes and he was only serving to promote one. Hence, the "Ignorant" part of the statement. I think the way this is portrayed on Wikipedia is quite biased and it needs to be researched further rather than having all of the blame placed on the audience member.Bokonon82 (talk) 13:41, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

Here is a link with that includes a picture of the guy that yelled the racial slur. http://buzzbot.buzznet.com/user/journal/2612821/gym-class-heroes-travis-mccoy/ Bokonon82 (talk) 13:49, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

Ok, so here's the account from someone there (as opposed to what the radio said): "So some dude was bein a dick in the audience and travis called him an a**hole. The guy n the audience responded to travis calling him an ignorant n*****.  Travis then said come up here and do somethin about it, then stuck his hand out to pul the guy onstage.  Travis pulled him halfway up and then punched him with the microphone twice, breaking the mic over the dudes head." POKETNRJSH (talk) 03:38, 2 July 2008 (UTC)

Here is a source: http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/07/02/gym-class-heroes-singer-arrested-for-assault-after-racial-slur/ —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.187.21.134 (talk) 03:32, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Birthdate
HIS BIRTHDAY IS 8/5/81 ITS SAYS IT ON TV.com

http://www.tv.com/travis-mccoy/person/587361/summary.html —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.54.0.168 (talk) 17:04, 8 July 2008 (UTC)


 * TV.COM is user-submitted and not considered a "reliable source" in the framework of Wikipedia, especially for biographies. WP:RS JBsupreme (talk) 17:06, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Travis also says his birthday is 8/6/81 in the song "Like Father, Like Son" on the album "The Quilt." —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sparklebitca (talk • contribs) 19:47, 22 October 2008 (UTC)
 * People keep repeatedly adding all kinds of information with citing their sources and often their additions contradicted each other. I wonder how many dozen unsourced "girlfriends" I have reverted. Please provide a reliable source like a newspaper or magazine article, or a listing at a major recording industry source like Billboard, MTV or VH1.  Royal broil  00:39, 23 October 2008 (UTC)

TRAVIS MCCOY SAID IT HIMSELF THAT HE WAS BORN AUGUST 06, 1981 ON HIS SONG "lIKE fATHER, LIKE SON"  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.8.235.250 (talk) 03:02, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

He born 5 August 1981, Geneva, New York, USA I insert, but I don't know - maybe u don't see 'cause locked
 * It's locked because everyone keeps adding unsourced information to the article. No one will prove anything. Please prove that he was born on that date by posting the web link to a reliable source. So you know, blogs and personal websites are not reliable sources. It needs to be something highly reliable like a major magazine, newspaper, music television (VH1/MTV/etc). Before he was dating Katy Perry, people kept adding that he was dating, engaged or married to a large number of women. He's had numerous birthdates.  Royal broil  12:41, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

13:19, 4 January 2009 (UTC)EHRLT (talk)

Here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2338802/  Travis McCoy, Date of Birth: 5 August 1981, Geneva, New York, USA
 * IMDB is not a reliable source - users create its content. Please provide a better source.  Royal broil  03:40, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

African American categories
McCoy, an American mulatto, is not in any African American categories. Does he qualify for inclusion in any such categories, or are they only for Americans who are full-negro? If he does qualify, is it for African American rappers, African American singers, or both? Werdnawerdna (talk) 21:51, 25 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Yes he should be in both the rappers and singers categories. Would you add him?  Royal broil  04:56, 27 October 2008 (UTC)

Guest appearances
I reckon this would be very useful for wiki users to obtain info on other songs which have included Travis.

Associated acts
Wouldn't Fall Out Boy be a big 1? (71.142.204.154 (talk) 01:44, 17 December 2008 (UTC))

Nappy Boy
Travis got signed to Nappy Boy. http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh6q8n4bKBQVP56984 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.11.250.4 (talk) 21:16, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

21:27, 2 January 2009 (UTC)21:27, 2 January 2009 (UTC)EHRLT (talk)

Edit the page
It is poorly written! And it doesnt even say his age! SOMEONE HAS TO EDIT THIS PAGE! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.129.37.21 (talk) 22:43, 4 January 2009 (UTC)

11:24, 6 January 2009 (UTC)~

Oh, then sorry.... U r very cold / angry man :( —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.38.26.249 (talk) 11:24, 6 January 2009 (UTC)

Vegetarian?
I read somewhere that Travis has been a vegetarian for five years. Does anyone know anything about this? He said it here http://www.popeater.com/music/article/11-questions-with-travis-mccoy-no-5/279036 but I'm not sure how to do a citation on the page. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.6.254.123 (talk) 05:40, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Anyone able to update?
Travis McCoy is feature in the track "This is how it goes down" on Pink's album "Funhouse" —Preceding unsigned comment added by MozBlue (talk • contribs)
 * Which section do you want it in, and do you have a source to back it up? Martinmsgj 11:14, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

His song 'After Midnight' appeared on the 'Soul Surfer' film about the life of shark-attack victim turned pro surfer Bethany Hamilton. It is played during the 'night surfing' sequence. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.156.198.50 (talk) 22:42, 9 September 2011 (UTC)

Open Happiness
McCoy collaborated on the song 'Open Happiness' for the Coca Cola Company for an advertisement, shouldn't this be included in the guest appearances bit? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.102.178.199 (talk) 03:46, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

Picture of Travis Mccoy
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/2892977288_40680e6a6e.jpg?v=0 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cute02300 (talk • contribs) 10:40, 14 May 2009 (UTC)
 * If the image is not copyrighted, please go to WP:Images for upload to request this image be uploaded. &mdash; Martin (MSGJ · talk) 08:48, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Birthday
Travie's actual birthday is August 6 1981. For proof, http://www.metrolyrics.com/like-father-like-son-lyrics-gym-class-heroes.html. Or listen to the actual song, "Like Father, Like Son" off The Quilt Christophersauer (talk) 08:22, 13 June 2009 (UTC)Christopher Sauer
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: That's not a reliable source. &mdash; Martin (MSGJ · talk) 08:51, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

? & suggestions
This is just a question, but wouldn't a song made by Travis be considered a reliable source. Yea he could of lied, but what would be the point really? just wondering

and he has another album that came out before hed candy, it's called brain games, when gym class heroes was still with Sieone in 2001, it has freestyles on there that he later turned into songs, such as Computer chips which was turned into wejustfreestylin pt 1

i have it if it need's to be referenced the only problem is that it's in one file as in it's a just nonstop instead of seperate files —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.34.195.193 (talk) 14:41, 12 October 2009 (UTC)

The Lazarus Project
Please add, or let me add, information including the title and projected release date of McCoy's solo project, titled The Lazarus Project. It will be released in Spring of 2010. Here is the source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1627957/20091209/gym_class_heroes.jhtml

Gogolthegreat (talk) 01:01, 11 December 2009 (UTC)Gogol
 * I was the admin who protected the page. I decided remove the protection from the article and see what happens. You can edit the page yourself. Please use that source to write the new content. I'll return the protection if the article gets vandalized like it always had been. Please be careful and don't violate the biography of living person policy.  Royal broil  02:48, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

Travie v. Travis
Should this page really be listed under "Travie McCoy" instead of "Travis McCoy"? Travie is more of a nickname than a stage name like other artists listed under stage names (Akon). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.106.203.146 (talk) 16:16, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Opiate Receptors Cleaned?
What on earth does it mean to have your 'opiate receptors cleaned'? I don't think that's a thing; and if it is, it needs to be described more accurately. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Johnpwm (talk • contribs) 03:52, 20 April 2012 (UTC)