Da Brat

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."

Da Brat is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, Love (2025), Glitter (2001), Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003), Sherri (2022), The Tamron Hall Show (2019), Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996), Empire (2015). The recorded credits span 1984 to 2025, including 10 movies and 17 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.