Altaf Sheikh (born 30 August 1999), known professionally as MC Stan (stylized as MC STΔN), is an Indian rapper, lyricist, music producer, and composer.

Early life

Altaf Tadavi was born on 30 August, 1999, in

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. He grew up in a modest background and discovered his passion for music during his teenage years. Stan initially explored

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before transitioning to rap and hip-hop, inspired by global rap icons and the growing Indian hip-hop movement.

Career

MC Stan gained prominence in 2018 with his breakout track "Wata" that resonated with audiences for its raw lyrics and street-inspired themes. Known for blending

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, and street slang, his music often explores societal issues, personal struggles, and commentary on modern life in India. His debut album ''Tadipaar'' (2020) established him as a significant figure in Indian hip-hop. Tadavi followed up with ''Insaan'' (2022), which was critically acclaimed for its experimental beats and introspective lyrics. On 16 March 2024, MC Stan's YouTube channel was hacked, causing significant stress for him and his manager.

Bigg Boss 16

In 2022–2023, MC Stan participated in the Hindi reality television show '' Bigg Boss 16'' and emerged as a winner.

International Collabs

MC Stan appeared on the

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billboard in

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for his collaboration with American musician

Kshmr Niles Hollowell-Dhar (born October 6, 1988), known professionally as Kshmr (pronounced "Kashmir" and stylized in all caps), is an American musician, DJ, songwriter, record producer, former rapper, and singer. He was ranked 23rd on ''DJ Mag''s 20 ...

on the song "Haath Varthi" in 2023, which was featured on the latter's sophomore album ''KARAM''. The track quickly gained popularity, trending at No. 1 in India and six other countries, amassing over 10 million YouTube views within three days.

Bollywood

MC Stan has also contributed to Hindi movies including ''Baby John'' (2024) and the title track in the movie '' Farrey'' in 2023.

Albums

Controversy

On 17 March 2023, MC Stan's concert in

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, was disrupted and cancelled midway by members of the religious organisation Karni Sena, who accused him of using foul language in his songs and spreading obscenity among youngsters. The incident occurred at a hotel in the Lasudia area, where protesters took to the stage after the rapper left. Video clips of the disruption surfaced on social media, and the police reportedly used mild force to disperse the protesters. Karni Sena's district president, Anurag Pratap Singh Raghav, claimed they forced the rapper to leave the venue.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Tadavi, Altaf Living people Indian rappers 21st-century Indian singers 1999 births 21st-century Indian male singers Indian singer-songwriters People from Pune