About
Shawntae Harris (born April 14, 1974), better known by her stage name Da Brat, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, she began her career in 1992, the year she signed with So So Def Records. Her debut album Funkdafied (1994) sold one million copies, making her the first female solo rap act to receive a platinum certification, and the second overall female rap act (solo or group) after Salt-N-Pepa. Brat has received two Grammy Award nominations and has achieved two-top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100, "Funkdafied" and "Not Tonight."
Known for
Sabrina, the Teenage WitchSeries • 1996
EmpireSeries • 2015
The ChiSeries • 2018
PictionarySeries • 2022
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N OutSeries • 2005
StarSeries • 2016
Good TimesSeries • 2024
The Parent 'HoodSeries • 1995
Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, LoveMovie • 2025
GlitterMovie • 2001
KazaamMovie • 1996
Civil BrandMovie • 2002
Carmen: A Hip HoperaMovie • 2001