Bella Maori is a versatile American artist celebrated for her roles as a PhD scholar, singer, songwriter, musician, actress, Playboy Bunny, and writer. Originally from Los Angeles, California, she became a Playboy Bunny model and content creator in 2022. She was the lead model in the album trailer for Grammy-winning artist Baby Keem’s album, Melodic Blue, who is Kendrick Lamar’s cousin. Bella has been featured on the cover of Splash Magazine Issue #52 and The Indie Post, sharing the spotlight with industry icons like Louis Gossett Jr., Hip Hop pioneer Doug E. Fresh, R&B singer Anthony Hamilton, and Christian Keyes, among others. Her work has also appeared in Stardom Magazine, the August Risen Issue, The Influencer July 2023 edition, and BCAMS Magazine.

 

In 2021, she wrote, produced, directed, and starred in the short film Ugly, which secured eight wins and two nominations on the film festival circuit. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from California State University San Bernardino, a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from Full Sail University, and a Master of Teaching (MAT) from the University of Southern California (USC). She is in her final year of completing a PhD in Philosophy at Antioch University and is a member of the Epsilon Sigma chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated.

 

In 2025, Bella gained attention with the release of her debut independent music single, “Indica Haze,” which she wrote herself. The track is distributed by Ditto Music, a global company that helps independent artists and labels distribute their music on digital platforms, providing services like marketing, promotion, and artist management to enable artists to control their careers. Her music is available on major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Tidal, Pandora, and YouTube Music. Bella has been involved in music since the age of nine and is skilled in both acoustic and electric guitar. She is currently working on her first EP and resides in Southern California.