Da Brat Wiki/Biography
Shawntae Harris, also known as Da Brat, is an American rapper. Da Brat was born on 14 April 1974. Da is 48 years old as of 2023. She was raised in Chicago, Illinois by a Christian family. Da Brat is an American citizen and holds the Christian faith.
Da Brat attended a local high school in the United States, where she completed her elementary education. She then enrolled at Kenwood Academy, where she graduated. Da Brat was more interested in singing and other co-curricular activities from the beginning of her life than studying.
Funkdafied’s debut album saw her become the first female rapper to be awarded platinum certification. Two singles from Funkdafied reached the top of Billboard’s Hot 100.
Name | Da Brat |
Full Name | Shawntae Harris-Dupart |
Net Worth | $3 Million |
Date of Birth | April 14 1974 |
Birth Place | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Age | 48 Years old |
Height | 5 feet 4inch |
Weight | 62kg (approx.) |
Nationality | American |
Religion | Christian |
Home Town | Chicago, Illinois |
Currently Live In | Chicago |
Debut | TV Series: All That (1994 – 1995) Music Video: Funkdafied (1994) Film: Kazaam (1996) |
Profession | Rapper, Singer, and Actress |
School/High School | Local High Schools in United States Kenwood Academy High School in Chicago, Illinois |
College/University | Local University in United States |
Education Qualification | Graduate |
Her net worth increased significantly when she became the first female artist with a platinum-certified album. After Funkdafied, her first album, she became a well-known artist.
Body Measurements
Da Brat is an American Actor. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall. Her weight is 62kg. Her body measurements range from 36-28-40 ins. Brat zodiac sign is Aries.
Brat is a beautiful young woman who is attractive and charming. Her attractive body is strong and has impressive measurements. She also has a normal body type.
Da Brat’s Family & Relationship
David Ray McCoy and Nadine Beerwer are Da Brat’s parents. Da Brat’s father is David Ray McCoy, a businessman by trade.

Her mother is Nadine Brewer, a City bus driver. She has one sibling. LisaRaye McCoy is her sister.

Da Brat is married. Jessica Dupart was her bride in 2022. They have no children together. Apart from Jessica, she was in relationships with Trina Spivey and Kirk Frost.

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Da Brat’s Career
She was the winner of a YO! rap contest. In 1992, she won a rap competition sponsored by YO! This launched her career as an artist. MTV Raps Kris Kross presented her to Jermaine Dupri, their music producer after she won the local contest. Da Brat was approached by ‘Soo Def Label’ and offered to sign with them.
Da Brat’s debut album, “Funkdafied”, was a huge hit and was certified platinum. She was the first female solo artist to sell one million copies and won the platinum certificate. Funkdafied was one of the singles that reached the top of several rap charts including Billboard’s Hot 100. It was her second studio album, “Anuthatantrum”, which was released in 1994.
T-Boz from TLC appeared on the album’s most popular track, “Ghetto Love”. Mariah Carey was featured in Mariah’s debut single, and she collaborated with other well-known artists. When it was released, on April 11, 2000, critics gave mixed reviews to ‘Unrestricted’.
Her fourth album, Limelite, Luv & Niteclubz, was released on July 15, 2003. Despite this, she made several cameo appearances on television and in films such as “I Think They Like Me,” and “In Love with the Chu” (“Loverboy”)
Networth
Da Brat’s professional career as both a rapper and an actress has brought her great earnings. Brat started her career in 1992 and has since made a lot of money from her many songs and appearances.
She has amassed a substantial fortune in the music business through album sales, touring, and live performances. She is worth approximately $3 million according to 2023 estimates.