Born in 1983 and raised in Glenpool, Oklahoma, Sten Joddi is an Indigenous hip hop artist and enrolled member of the Muscogee Creek Nation Tribe of Oklahoma. Growing up, he survived “domestic violence, an abusive childhood, life in the streets, a suicide attempt and addiction to drugs and alcohol.” Since then, he has released 6 full-length studio albums and made his acting debut in Reservation Dogs, a “groundbreaking series with an all-Indigenous cast and creative team,” as protagonist Bear’s absentee dad. Currently, he resides in Mason City, Iowa and is passionate about tattoos and music.
Sources: Rukus Avenue Radio, Tulsa World