Mato Wayuhi

A member of the Oglala Lakota Nation, Mato Wayuhi's respect for musical tradition and passion for sonic variety have made him a dizzying success as a rapper, producer, and composer. He achieved a breakthrough as the musician for Reservation Dogs, the acclaimed dramedy series created by and starring a primarily Indigenous cast. Raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Wayuhi's upbringing as a Lakota was intertwined with music. Falling for genres from hip-hop to hard rock -- Black Sabbath was an early favorite -- he decided to make a career as a creat...