Nataanii Means

Oglala Lakota/Omaha/Navajo · musicians

Nataanii Means is an Oglala Lakota, Omaha, and Navajo rapper and musician from Pine Ridge, South Dakota. The son of activist Russell Means, Nataanii has carved his own path in Indigenous hip-hop with music that blends traditional Native sounds with modern rap and R&B. His songs address reservation life, identity, cultural pride, and the resilience of Indigenous people. Means has performed at venues and festivals across Indian Country and has built a devoted following among Indigenous youth. His music videos showcase the beauty and reality of life on Pine Ridge and the Navajo Nation. He carries forward his family's legacy of activism through art, using hip-hop as a vehicle for Indigenous empowerment and truth-telling.