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Da Brat
Acting

Da Brat

Born 1974-04-14
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Department: 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."

Known For

Prominent works featuring Da Brat

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
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Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

1996
TMDB3.9
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003
TMDB2.6
Empire
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Empire

2015
TMDB3.5
The Chi
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The Chi

2018
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The Sherri Shepherd Show
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The Sherri Shepherd Show

2022
TMDB1.3
Tamron Hall
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Tamron Hall

2019
TMDB2.4
Kazaam
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Kazaam

1996
TMDB2.1
Pictionary
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Pictionary

2022
TMDB2.9
MTV Video Music Awards
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MTV Video Music Awards

1984
TMDB4.0
Star
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Star

2016
TMDB4.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (41 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, LoveTerry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, LoveMoneyMovie2025
Good TimesGood TimesFran (voice)TV Series2024
Good TimesGood TimesFrancine / Crowd (voice)TV Series2024
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never ToldFreaknik: The Wildest Party Never ToldSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie2024
The Sherri Shepherd ShowThe Sherri Shepherd ShowSelf - GuestTV Series2022
PictionaryPictionarySelf / AppearanceTV Series2022
You're Watching Video Music BoxYou're Watching Video Music BoxSelf (archive footage)Movie2021
You're Watching Video Music BoxYou're Watching Video Music BoxSelfMovie2021
The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the GameThe Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the GameSelfMovie2021
Brat Loves JudyBrat Loves JudySelfTV Series2021
Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins StoryEnvy: A Seven Deadly Sins StorySelf / AppearanceMovie2021
Tamron HallTamron HallSelf - GuestTV Series2019
Canal StreetCanal StreetherselfMovie2019
The ChiThe ChiLaPorshaTV Series2018
StarStarDa BratTV Series2016
VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the QueensVH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the QueensSelf / AppearanceMovie2016
EmpireEmpireJezzyTV Series2015
So So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary ConcertSo So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary ConcertSelfMovie2013
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’SelfMovie2012
Katt Williams: 9 LivesKatt Williams: 9 LivesSelfMovie2010
The Wendy Williams ShowThe Wendy Williams ShowSelfTV Series2008
Mariah Carey: The Adventures of MimiMariah Carey: The Adventures of MimiSelfMovie2007
30 Days30 DaysKameshaMovie2006
Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1SelfMovie2006
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N OutNick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N OutSelf / AppearanceTV Series2005
Celebrity Fit ClubCelebrity Fit ClubSelf - ContestantTV Series2005
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!SelfTV Series2003
The Surreal LifeThe Surreal LifeSelfTV Series2003
Civil BrandCivil BrandSabrinaMovie2002
GlitterGlitterLouiseMovie2001
Carmen: A Hip HoperaCarmen: A Hip HoperaNarratorMovie2001
On the Come Up at the Source AwardsOn the Come Up at the Source AwardsHerselfMovie2001
Mariah Carey's Homecoming SpecialMariah Carey's Homecoming SpecialSelfMovie1999
Rhyme & ReasonRhyme & ReasonSelfMovie1997
Sabrina, the Teenage WitchSabrina, the Teenage WitchBaby K2KTV Series1996
KazaamKazaamDa BratMovie1996
The Parent 'HoodThe Parent 'HoodSelf / AppearanceTV Series1995
All ThatAll ThatSelfTV Series1994
Yo! MTV RapsYo! MTV RapsSelfTV Series1988
MTV Video Music AwardsMTV Video Music AwardsSelfTV Series1984
Brat Loves Judy: The Baby SpecialBrat Loves Judy: The Baby SpecialSelfMovie—