MC Stan, born Altaf Sheikh (also known as Altaf Tadavi) on August 30, 1999, in Pune, Maharashtra, is an Indian rapper, music producer, lyricist, and composer celebrated for his gritty, Hindi‑language hip-hop. Raised in a modest environment on Tadiwala Road in Pune, he initially performed qawwali and honed skills in beatboxing and B‑boying before transitioning to rap in eighth grade, inspired by Eminem, 50 Cent, and Tupac—via guidance from his elder brother reddit.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15mtvhustle.in+15. His 2018 breakout track “Wata” and the infamous diss song “Khuja Mat” brought him widespread attention; his 2020 debut album Tadipaar and 2022 follow-up Insaan further solidified his place in India’s hip‑hop scene with hits like “Astaghfirullah” and “Basti Ka Hasti” reddit.com+9en.wikipedia.org+9mtvhustle.in+9. He gained mainstream fame by winning Bigg Boss 16 in early 2023, expanding his audience beyond music fans showbizhouse.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7blackhattalent.com+7. Known as much for his unfiltered lyricism and raw storytelling as for his bold fashion—including a custom diamond “Hindi” chain—he has launched his own label, Hindi Records, and aims to elevate Hindi rap on the global map indiapresentinfo.in+6savasher.com+6mtvhustle.in+6. A point of debate in online hip-hop circles is that while Stan’s lyrical content divides listeners, his distinctive production and atmospheric beats have earned respect; one Reddit user commented, “Stan’s production … overpowers everything”