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. An independent Recording Academy artist and two-time Native American Music Award (NAMMY) winner, she has built a devoted following of over 500,000 across socia lmedia.
Born in Salt Lake City, Stella’s blend of melodic alt-rap, R&B, and pop has captivated audiences across North America. She has been traveling non-stop through out the U.S. and Canada, reaching tens of millions world wide through sold-out shows and viral moments like her hit remix “SKODEN,” which gained massive traction across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Her single “Pray 4 U” was picked up by MTV Spankin’ New, while Apple Music championed the track across key editorial playlists—highlighting her growing crossover appeal. Stella recently made history performing live at the Phoenix Suns half time show, reaching over 20,000 fans in person and millions more via ESPN and live television. She has also shared stages with artists like Trippie Redd at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, and made history on On The Radar Radio performing along side traditional dancers proudly representing her heritage in a modern music space. Featured in Teen Vogue, Hot 97, and DAZED, her catalog spans multiple genres, including “Home Runs,” which reached #1 on the NCI FM Indigenous Music Countdown (SiriusXM), solidifying her status as a trailblazer in both Indigenous and main stream music.