biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (June 2007) Da Brat Birth name Shawntae Harris Born April 14, 1974 (1974-04-14) (age 36) Origin Chicago, Illinois Genres Hip hop Years active 1994–present Labels So So Def Associated acts Left Eye, Angie Martinez Bow Wow, Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Missy Elliott, Kris Kross, Lil' Kim, Lisa Raye Shawntae Harris (born April 14, 1974), better known as Da Brat, is an American rapper and actress. Her debut album, Funkdafied, sold one million copies making her the first female rapper to have a platinum-selling album..