Stella Standingbear – “Pray 4 U”
Stella Standingbear isn’t just a rising star—she’s a revolution in motion. As the first Lakota artist to sweep the 2023 Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards, taking home Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Music Video of the Year, she’s breaking barriers and reshaping the industry. Blending her rich Lakota heritage with searing beats and unfiltered lyricism, Stella’s music is as authentic as it is electrifying.
Her journey spans from Salt Lake City to the Pine Ridge Reservation, but her impact knows no bounds. With her breakout track Home Runs, she stormed the scene, claiming the top spot on the NCI FM Indigenous Music Countdown. The track’s success captured the attention of mainstream media, including Fox 13 News Utah, and cemented her status as a rising powerhouse. Sharing stages with hip-hop icons like Kirko Bangz, Montana of 300, and KYLE, and earning nods from Queen Latifah and Waka Flocka Flame, Stella has built a career rooted in both talent and resilience.
The momentum doesn’t stop there. Stella has fresh music on the horizon after wrapping up sessions for On the Radar and Daily Gems in New York City. Her remix of SKODEN has become a viral sensation, taking over TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, and driving her following close to 200,000 on TikTok alone. Even Teen Vogue has taken notice, spotlighting her as a voice of cultural and creative significance.
More than a rapper, Stella Standingbear is a symbol of empowerment and representation. Her story is inspiring a generation of Native artists to shatter stereotypes and stake their claim in the hip-hop world. With her fearless artistry and groundbreaking achievements, Stella is defining the future of music—and she’s just getting started.
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