Dakotah Faye

Dakotah Faye is an independent rapper from Minot, North Dakota, whose career reached a defining peak in 2025. That year, he released three full-length albums—UNINVITED GUEST, Dog Days, and Milk & Honey—showcasing his range as a writer and performer while pushing his sound to a national audience. In the same year, Dakotah surpassed one million career streams for the first time, marking a major milestone after more than a decade of independent grind. A commanding live performer, Dakotah Faye played over 40 shows across 11 states in 2025, sharing stages with hip-hop legends including Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Warren G, and opening for Tech N9ne at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. His reputation as a standout performer earned him two North Dakota Music Award nominations and a win for Best Performer (2024) from the Minot Daily News. Dakotah’s work and impact have been widely recognized by regional media, with coverage from KX News, High Plains Reader, Inforum, and Minnesota’s Star Tribune. He has collaborated with respected artists such as RITTZ, Marley B., and Hooey, and was selected by Mike Squires to represent North Dakota in the 50 State Project, further cementing his role as a leading voice from the region. Rooted in resilience, honesty, and independence, Dakotah Faye stands as one of North Dakota’s most impactful hip-hop artists—building a career defined not by shortcuts, but by persistence, purpose, and connection.