Biography
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."
Acted in 15
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
- 2022
- 2021
2010s
- 2018
- 2016
VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens
Movie
- 2015
2000s
- 2006
30 Days
Kamesha
- 2005
- 2002
- 2001
Glitter
Louise
Appearances25
2020s
- 2024
- 2022
- 2021
You're Watching Video Music Box
Self (archive footage), Self
Brat Loves Judy
Self · 8 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Canal Street
herself
- 2013
So So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary Concert
Self
- 2012
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Self
- 2010
Katt Williams: 9 Lives
Self
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi
Self
Katt Williams: American Hustle
Self
- 2006
Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1
Self
- 2005
Celebrity Fit Club
Self - Contestant · 8 episodes
- 2003
- 2001
Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Narrator
On the Come Up at the Source Awards
Herself
1990s
- 1999
Mariah Carey's Homecoming Special
Self
- 1997
Rhyme & Reason
Self
- 1994
No release date
Brat Loves Judy: The Baby Special
Self