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MC Stan
MC Stan in 2023
MC Stan in 2023
Background information
Birth nameAltaf Tadavi
Born (1999-08-30) 30 August 1999 (age 25)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Genres
Occupation(s)Rapper, singer, producer
Years active2018–present
LabelsHindi Records

Altaf Tadavi (born 30 August 1999), known professionally as MC Stan (stylized as MC STΔN), is an Indian rapper, lyricist, music producer, and composer.[1][2][3]

Early life

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Altaf Tadavi was born on 30 August, 1999, in Pune, Maharashtra.[4] He grew up in a modest background and discovered his passion for music during his teenage years. Stan initially explored qawwali before transitioning to rap and hip-hop, inspired by global rap icons and the growing Indian hip-hop movement.[5]

Career

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MC Stan gained prominence in 2018 with his breakout track "Wata" that resonated with audiences for its raw lyrics and street-inspired themes.[6] Known for blending Hindi, Marathi, and street slang, his music often explores societal issues, personal struggles, and commentary on modern life in India.[7]

His debut album Tadipaar (2020) established him as a significant figure in Indian hip-hop.[5] Tadavi followed up with Insaan (2022), which was critically acclaimed for its experimental beats and introspective lyrics.[4][8][9]

On 16 March 2024, MC Stan's YouTube channel was hacked, causing significant stress for him and his manager.[10]

Bigg Boss 16

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In 2022–2023, MC Stan participated in the Hindi reality television show Bigg Boss 16 and emerged as a winner.[11]

International Collabs

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MC Stan appeared on the Times Square billboard in New York City for his collaboration with American musician Kshmr on Haath Varthi.[12] The track quickly gained popularity, trending at No. 1 in India and six other countries, amassing over 10 million YouTube views within three days.[13]

Bollywood

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MC Stan has also contributed to Hindi movies including Baby John (2024) and the title track in the movie Farrey in 2023. [14][15]

Albums

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Reception

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On 17 March 2023, MC Stan's concert in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 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.[18] 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.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "From starting as a qawwali singer to owning expensive accessories; Bigg Boss 16 winner MC Stan'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". www.platform-mag.com. 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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