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Not to be confused with MC Shan.

Altaf Tadavi
Altaf Sheikh in 2023
Born
Altaf Tadavi

(1999-08-30) 30 August 1999 (age 26)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • Singer
  • Lyricist
  • Music producer
  • Composer
Years active2018–present
Known for
  • Bigg Boss 16 – Winner
  • Tadipaar (2020)
  • Insaan (2022)
  • "Haath Varthi" (2023)
Musical career
GenresHip hop, Desi hip hop, Trap music
LabelsHindi Records, T-Series, Independent
Websitealtafshiekh – YouTube

Altaf Sheikh (born 30 August 1999), known professionally as MC STAN (stylized as MC ST∆N), is an Indian rapper, lyricist, music producer, and composer. He is known for his work in the Hindi hip-hop and trap music scene. In 2023, he won the reality television show Bigg Boss 16.[1][2][3]

Early life

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Altaf Tadavi was born on 30 August 1999 in Pune, Maharashtra, India.[4] He was raised in a low-income household and developed an interest in music during his adolescence. Initially influenced by qawwali, he later shifted his focus to rap and hip-hop, drawing inspiration from international rap artists as well as the emerging Indian hip-hop scene.[5]

Career

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MC Stan began his music career in 2018 with the release of the track "Wata," which attracted attention for its lyrical content and street-focused themes.[6] His music incorporates Hindi, Marathi, and urban slang, and often addresses themes such as social issues and personal experiences.[7]

Stan released his debut album, Tadipaar, in 2020, followed by Insaan in 2022, which was noted for its production style and introspective lyrics.[5][4][8][9]

On 16 March 2024, his official YouTube channel was hacked, leading to temporary disruption in his online presence.[10]

Bigg Boss 16

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In 2022–2023, MC Stan participated in the sixteenth season of the reality television show Bigg Boss 16 and was declared the winner.[11]

International collaborations

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In 2023, Stan appeared on a Times Square billboard in New York City as part of a promotional campaign for "Haath Varthi," a collaboration with American music producer KSHMR. The track was included in KSHMR's album KARAM and received widespread attention online.[12][13]

Film music

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Stan has contributed to Hindi film soundtracks, including a rap segment for the 2024 film Baby John and the title track for Farrey in 2023.[14][15]

Albums

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Year Album Track Artist(s) Producer(s) References
2020 Tadipaar Hosh Mai Aa MC STΔN [16]
Ek Din Pyaar
307
Out Soon (Interlude)
Numberkari
Amin
Tadipaar
MC Stan Type Beat
2022 Insaan Insaan MC STΔN [17]
Gender
Fuckk love
Bitch
How to Hate MC STΔN, Raftaar MC STΔN
Basti Ka Hasti MC STΔN
Kal Hai Mera Show
Maa Baap MC STΔN, Ikka MC STΔN
Regret MC STΔN
One Day Uh Gonna Pay
Insaaniyat

Controversy

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On 17 March 2023, a concert by MC Stan in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was interrupted and subsequently cancelled following a protest by members of the Karni Sena. The group accused the rapper of promoting obscene content and using inappropriate language in his music.[18]

The protest took place at a hotel in the Lasudia area, where demonstrators entered the stage after Stan had exited the venue. Law enforcement personnel used minor force to control the crowd. A representative from the Karni Sena stated that they had objected to the performance and demanded the artist leave the premises.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "From starting as a qawwali singer to owning expensive accessories; Bigg Boss 16 winner Altaf shiekh's rags to riches story". The Times of India. 15 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  2. ^ "एमसी स्टैन ने लिखकर डिलीट कर दी यह इंस्टा पोस्ट, जिन्होंने पढ़ा वो नहीं समझ पा रहे क्या है माजरा". Live Hindustan.
  3. ^ ANI (17 November 2023). "MC Stan, Ikka drop new party anthem 'Urvashi'". ThePrint. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  4. ^ a b Fulkar, Spandan (30 August 2024). "MC Stan Turns 24: Five Tracks That Took Him from the Streets to Stardom". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  5. ^ a b "MC Stan". Platform Magazine. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  6. ^ Saeed, Umaima (13 February 2023). "MC Stan: Jewellery worth crores, expensive clothes, luxury cars, net worth and more. Take a look at the rapper's lavish lifestyle". GQ India. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  7. ^ "MC Stan wins Bigg Boss: Indian rap royalty finds new home on reality TV". 16 February 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  8. ^ Tagat, Anurag (10 June 2024). "MC Stan's New Song '911 Porsche' Is a Night Out on The Town". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  9. ^ "MC Stan on his Youtube account getting hacked". Hindustan Times.
  10. ^ "MC Stan's YouTube channel gets hacked, rapper tells fans 'sabr karo thoda'". The Indian Express. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  11. ^ "From Elvish Yadav to MC Stan: The 'undeserving' Bigg Boss winners". India Today. 19 January 2025. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  12. ^ "Rapper MC Stan features on Billboards in United States; 'Indian hip-hop is rising'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  13. ^ Mary, S. B. Vijaya (7 August 2023). "KSHMR collaborates with Seedhe Maut and Karan Kanchan for his latest hip-hop heist track 'Bhussi'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  14. ^ Tagat, Anurag (26 December 2024). "'Baby John' Features MC Stan's Rap During Salman Khan's Cameo". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  15. ^ "MC Stan: I don't understand why Bollywood songs have to sound so commercial". Hindustan Times. 28 November 2023. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  16. ^ Tagat, Anurag (21 January 2021). "MC Stan Talks Debut Album 'Tadipaar' and New Direction". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  17. ^ Tagat, Anurag (18 February 2022). "MC Stan Drops Moody New Album 'Insaan'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  18. ^ PTI (18 March 2023). "Karni Sena disrupts rapper MC Stan's Indore show over 'foul language'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  19. ^ "Rapper MC Stan's Indore Show Halted Midway After Karni Sena Protest". The Wire. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
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