Da Brat
Acting
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."
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Da Brat
Filmography
Acting (22)
2025
8.0
2024
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Toldas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
6.4
2021
You're Watching Video Music Boxas Self (archive footage)
6.4
2021
6.4
2019
Canal Streetas herself
7.0
2013
2012
5.0
2010
Katt Williams: 9 Livesas Self
7.0
2007
7.7
2006
30 Daysas Kamesha
2.8
2006
7.0
2002
Civil Brandas Sabrina
7.0
2001
Glitteras Louise
4.3
2001
Carmen: A Hip Hoperaas Narrator
6.5
2001
On the Come Up at the Source Awardsas Herself
9.0
1999
10.0
1997
Rhyme & Reasonas Self
7.2
1996
Kazaamas Da Brat
4.2