stella standingbear
Stella Standingbear, the first Lakota artist to win two historic awards at the 2023 Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards, is rapidly making her mark in the music industry. She earned Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Music Video of the Year for her debut single "Home Runs," filmed in Oglala Lakota Nation and released during Native American Heritage Month to honor MMIW. Stella's unique blend of melodic alt-rap has captured the hearts of listeners worldwide.
Born in Salt Lake City and now residing on Pine Ridge, Stella’s unique blend of melodic alt-rap, R&B, and Pop. She has been traveling non-stop across the U.S. and Canada, performing for live audiences and reaching tens of millions worldwide, both in person and through her viral social media presence. Her remix "SKODEN" has gained massive traction on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, further expanding her reach.
Stella recently made history On The Radar Radio while performing alongside traditional dancers, a proud representation of her heritage in a modern music space. Her influence has also been featured in prominent media outlets like Teen Vogue, Hot97, and DAZED, solidifying her place as a trailblazer in both Indigenous and mainstream music.
Stella's catalog is a rich tapestry, offering a versatile array of musical experiences. Her debut single "Home Runs" became a TikTok sensation and reached #1 on the NCI FM Indigenous Music Countdown (SiriusXM). Her talent has not gone unnoticed, as Stella has shared the stage with respected artists like Kirko Bangz, Montana of 300, Futuristic, KYLE, and Bizzy Bone. With co-signs from Queen Latifah, Waka Flocka Flame, Paul Wall, and more. Stella continues to make waves in the music industry, signaling a bright and promising future ahead.
Hip-Hop Artist Stella Standingbear is Shattering Stereotypes
By KATE NELSON
It’s easy to understand why Stella Standingbear’s “Home Runs” is earning accolades galore and making her a TikTok sensation. The catchy, relatable song serves as an affirmation anthem for anyone who has proved the haters wrong by achieving their dreams — a common theme for Native Americans, who face outsized obstacles like ongoing discrimination, education gaps, and high rates of poverty, disease, addiction, and suicide.
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