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."
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Da Brat is a pioneering American recording artist and actress who achieved historic success in the music industry before expanding into film and television projects.
Da Brat is known for her supporting acting roles in films and television features such as Glitter, Carmen: A Hip Hopera, and Kazaam. Explore full filmography on Mood.
She primarily appears in music-oriented television specials, documentaries, and urban drama productions.
