Da Brat
Shawntae Harris-Dupart
Da Brat is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 1992.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Television personality
- Born
- April 14, 1974
- Years active
- 1992–present
Early life
A Chicago native discovered by Jermaine Dupri, Shawntae Harris became the first female solo rapper to achieve platinum certification with her 1994 debut "Funkdafied."
Career
She charted hits through So So Def, contributed to Mariah Carey and others, and later became a popular radio and reality-TV personality.
Major achievements
She was the first solo female rapper with a platinum album, a landmark commercial milestone.
Legacy
Da Brat broke commercial ground for women in hip-hop and sustained a long media career.
References
Frequently asked questions about Da Brat
- What is Da Brat known for?
- Da Brat is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 1992. Da Brat is recognized as a rapper, songwriter, and television personality.
- Where is Da Brat from?
- Da Brat is from Chicago, Illinois.
- When was Da Brat born?
- Da Brat was born on April 14, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois.
- What kind of music does Da Brat make?
- Da Brat's music spans Hip-hop, Southern hip-hop, and Pop-rap.
- Is Da Brat still active?
- Yes — Da Brat has been active since 1992 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Da Brat been associated with?
- Da Brat has been associated with So So Def and Columbia.
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