Oglala Lakota · Pine Ridge, South Dakota
Still
Standing.
Salt Lake City born, Pine Ridge rooted. Nine weeks in the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40, two historic Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards, and a catalogue that refuses to sit in one genre.
01 — Origin
A voice that started in Salt Lake City and went home to the reservation.
Born in Salt Lake City, Stella’s blend of melodic alt-rap, R&B and pop has captivated audiences across North America. She lives on the Pine Ridge Reservation and is a member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe — and that grounding runs through everything she releases.
She has been traveling non-stop throughout the U.S. and Canada, reaching tens of millions worldwide through sold-out shows and viral moments like her hit remix “SKODEN,” which gained massive traction on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Music is everything to me. It’s my outlet. It’s almost like my diary.Stella Standingbear · KELOLAND News
02 — The charts
The first Oglala Lakota artist to spend nine weeks in Billboard’s Rhythmic Top 40.
She peaked at No. 31 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart and won two historic awards at the 2023 Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards. A Recording Academy member and two-time Native American Music Award (NAMMY) winner, she has built a devoted following of over half a million across social media and amassed more than 15 million views and streams worldwide.
Her single “Pray 4 U” was picked up by MTV Spankin’ New, while Apple Music championed the track across key editorial playlists — showcasing her crossover appeal and growing industry recognition.
- Billboard Rhythmic Airplay, peak No. 31
- 9 weeks, Top 40
- Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards — two historic wins
- 2023
- Native American Music Awards (NAMMY)
- 2× winner
- “Home Runs” — NCI FM Indigenous Music Countdown
- No. 1
- Recording Academy member
- Voting member
- Views & streams worldwide
- 15M+
- Following across social platforms
- 500K+
03 — Momentum
“Mmhmm” ft. Paul Wall is making waves across North America.
Her latest Billboard-charting single is getting spins on Revolt TV, MTV, radio stations and in gyms nationwide. The high-energy pop-rap anthem continues to build on Stella’s unstoppable momentum, amplifying her reach and solidifying her status as an A-list artist in both Indigenous and mainstream music spaces.
Featured in Teen Vogue, Hot 97 and DAZED, her catalogue spans multiple genres — nineteen releases deep and still widening.
04 — Live
Headlining the Off The Rez Tour, a multi-city run across North America.
The tour is building strong buzz in major markets and reinforcing her reputation as a must-see live act — high-energy performances, cultural authenticity, and a rapidly growing fanbase.
She recently made history performing live at the Phoenix Suns half-time show, reaching over 20,000 fans in person and millions more on ESPN and national broadcast. She also broke new ground on On The Radar Radio, performing alongside traditional dancers — bringing Indigenous representation onto a modern hip-hop platform in a powerful way.
Why the red hand
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
A red hand over the mouth has become the symbol of a growing movement, the MMIW movement. It stands for all the missing sisters whose voices are not heard. It stands for the silence of the media and law enforcement amid this crisis.
Red is known to be the only colour spirits see. It is hoped that by wearing red, we can call back the missing spirits of our women, children and people so we can lay them to rest. In the United States, 40% of the women sold into sex trafficking are Native American — and that is an understatement, considering many of these cases are never reported.
No more missing or murdered Indigenous women, girls, or relatives.
Ella Mae Begay
Ella Mae Begay, Navajo Nation, 62, has been missing since 15 June 2021 from Sweetwater, Arizona. Her family walked 2,400 miles in prayer to Washington D.C. A man was arrested in April 2023 in connection with the carjacking — her whereabouts are still unknown.
05 — The people
Schools, youth summits, workshops — and a line of people after every show.
“I want to show the youth that they can strive after their dreams,” she told the Lakota Times. “I want to inspire others to make their dreams a reality — no dream is too big for anyone to achieve.”
Bring her to your school, festival or community.
Booking for 2026: festivals, shows, schools, youth summits, workshops, hosting and more.