Da Brat Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Da Brat’s Net Worth?

Da Brat is an American rapper and actress with a net worth of $100 thousand. One of the first female MCs to emerge in the ’90s hip-hop scene, Da Brat’s debut album, “Funkdafied,” sold a million copies in 2004, making her the initial female rapper to achieve a platinum-selling album.

Financial stress hit Da Brat due to legal issues later in her career. In 2018, she filed for bankruptcy listing debts near $8 million and assets of $100,000.

Legal Problems/Incarceration

In 2007, Da Brat was involved in an assault incident at the Studio 72 nightclub in Atlanta. Convicted of aggravated assault, she served time in prison, probation, and community service. Her victim was awarded a $6.4 million judgment.

Financial Problems

In 2018, Da Brat filed for bankruptcy, citing $108,700 in assets and $7.8 million in liabilities. Despite an average monthly income of $9,300, with expenses of $10,500, financial hurdles persisted.

Early Life

Born Shawntae Harris in 1974 in Chicago, Da Brat started rapping at age eleven. Raised between two households, she found success in music after graduating from high school.

Career

Discovered by Jermaine Dupri in 1992, Da Brat signed to his So So Def label. She became a prominent figure in the hip-hop scene, releasing successful albums under Dupri’s guidance.

Da Brat’s album “Funkdafied” achieved platinum success, reaching number two on the R&B charts and dominating the rap singles chart for close to three months. The self-titled single claimed the top spot on the Hot Rap Songs chart and landed at #6 on the “Billboard” Hot 100. Her second single from the album, “Give It 2 You,” secured the #26 spot on the Hot 100.

In 1996, Da Brat took a more commanding role in her music and persona with her follow-up album, “Anuthatantrum,” which proved to be another commercial triumph. Tracks like “Sittin’ on Top of the World” and “Ghetto Love” (featuring T-Boz from TLC) propelled her back into the R&B Top Five and pop Top 20. She garnered attention through prominent cameo appearances on records by artists such as Mariah Carey (she remixed the hit “Always Be My Baby”), Missy Elliot, Dru Hill, and Lil’ Kim. Throughout the late ’90s, Da Brat was recognized more for her featured performances on other rappers’ albums rather than her solo work. Notably, she appeared on the title track of Kris Kross’s albums “Da Bomb” and “Young, Rich and Dangerous.” Da Brat also made her feature film debut in 1996’s “Kazaam,” starring alongside Shaq. Additionally, in 1997, she collaborated with Dupri on another remix for Carey, “Honey (So So Def mix).” Additionally, in 1997, she recorded the hit remix of “Ladies Night (Not Tonight)” with Lil’ Kim, Left Eye from TLC, Angie Martinez, and Missy Elliot. Later in that year, she featured on the track “Sock It 2 Me” from Elliot’s debut album “Supa Dupa Fly.” Da Brat also appeared on a remix of Destiny’s Child’s single “Jumpin’ Jumpin'” in 1999.

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Her third album, “Unrestricted,” released in the spring of 2000, showcased a shift towards a sexier image. This album not only topped the R&B charts but also proved to be her most successful on the pop charts, reaching the Top Five. Da Brat saw success with singles like “That’s What I’m Looking For” and “What’Chu Like,” which featured soul singer Tyrese. Though receiving slightly lower acclaim compared to her previous works, “Unrestricted” still managed to hit #1 on the “Billboard” Hot R&B/Hip Hop singles chart in 2001, where she collaborated with Ludacris on a remix of Mariah Carey’s “Loverboy.” Additionally, that year, she was featured on a remix of Destiny’s Child’s “Survivor.” She also returned to the big screen in Mariah Carey’s film “Glitter” in 2002 and released her fourth album, “Limelite, Luv & Niteclubz,” in 2003, which peaked at #17 on the “Billboard” Hot 200 and #6 on the Top R&B Albums chart. Da Brat’s appearances extended beyond music, as she was featured on season four of VH1’s “The Surreal Life” in the same year.

In 2005, Da Brat found a resurgence when she collaborated with Jermaine Dupri on the remix of “I Think They Like Me” by Dem Franchize Boyz. The track soared to #1 on the Hot R&B chart and landed at #15 on the “Billboard” Hot 100. She joined Mariah Carey on tour in 2006, performing in various cities and delivering her iconic rap verses on songs like “Heartbreaker” and “Honey.” Further collaborations came in 2007 as Da Brat featured on Kelly Rowland’s bonus track “Gotsta Go” from her album “Ms. Kelly.” That year, she also participated in season five of VH1’s “Celebrity Fit Club.”

After her release from prison, Da Brat initiated a web series on YouTube titled “Brat Chronicles: In”In 2011, a remix with Kelly Rowland and Lil Wayne named “Motivation” was released by her. Following that, a new single called “Is It Chu?” was released on July 2, 2013. Since July 2015, she has been a co-host for the Rickey Smiley Morning radio show and is part of the “Dish Nation” cast in Atlanta. Additionally, she made appearances on the reality TV series “The Rap Game” as a mentor to young artists. From 2017 onwards, Da Brat has been part of the reality TV series “Growing up Hip Hop: Atlanta.” Furthermore, she has starred in various television series such as “Envy: Seven Deadly Sins,” “The Chi,” “Brat Loves Judy,” “Step Up: High Water,” and “Saturdays,” as well as the 2018 film “Canal Street.”

Personal Life

Keeping her sexuality and relationships private from the public eye for many years, Da Brat finally came out on Instagram in March 2020 and announced her relationship with businesswoman Jesseca Dupart. Jesseca is a successful entrepreneur serving as the founder and CEO of Kaleidoscope Hair Products, which generates millions in revenue annually. In February, Da Brat and Dupart got married in Georgia, and the couple welcomed a son in July 2023.