Stella Standingbear is more than a rising star—she’s a trailblazer reshaping the music industry. The first Lakota artist to dominate the 2023 Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards, Standingbear claimed top honors for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Music Video of the Year, solidifying her status as a revolutionary force in the genre.
Blending her deep Lakota roots with powerful beats and unapologetic lyrics, Stella’s music resonates with authenticity and energy. Her journey, which spans from Salt Lake City to the Pine Ridge Reservation, has seen her achieve remarkable success. Her breakout single Home Runs soared to No. 1 on the NCI FM Indigenous Music Countdown and garnered widespread media attention, including coverage by Fox 13 News Utah.
Stella’s growing influence has also earned her opportunities to perform alongside hip-hop heavyweights such as Kirko Bangz, Montana of 300, and KYLE, and gain recognition from industry icons like Queen Latifah and Waka Flocka Flame.
Building on her momentum, Stella is set to release new music, having recently wrapped up sessions for On the Radar and Daily Gems in New York City. Her viral remix of SKODEN has taken over social media, propelling her TikTok following to nearly 200,000, and catching the eye of Teen Vogue, which highlighted her as a cultural voice of significance.
More than just a rap music star, Stella Standingbear represents empowerment and change. Through her groundbreaking work, she’s inspiring a new generation of Native artists to break stereotypes and make their mark in the hip-hop world. With her fearless artistry and trailblazing achievements, Stella is poised to define the future of music—and she’s just getting started.
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