Da Brat's net worth: A breakdown of the rapper's fortune (2024)

Da Brat's net worth: A breakdown of the rapper's fortune (2024)

Da Brat set the record as the first female MC to hit the hip-hop entertainment scene in the 90s. She sold over 1 million copies after the release of her first album, Funkdafied. She also set the record as the first female rapper to have a platinum-selling album. How has all of this success affected Da Brat's net worth?

Da Brat at Hulu's "Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told"
Da Brat at Hulu's "Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told" Atlanta Screening at The Bank Event Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Prince Williams
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For a star with a promising future in music, one would expect her to make a dime from her illustrious career. A breakdown of Da Brat's net worth in 2024 reflects the financial success and woes she has endured.

Da Brat's profile summary

Birth nameShawntae Harris
Date of birth4 April 1974
Age 50 (As of April 2024)
Birthday 4 April
Zodiac signAries
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
Current residenceJolliet, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality American
Ethnicity Mixed-race
Sexual orientationBi-sexual
Religion Christianity
Eye colourDark brown
Hair colourDark brown
Height 163 cm or 5'4"
Weight 64 kg or 141 lbs
Body measurements36-28-40 inches
Alma mater Academy of Scholastic Achievement
Occupation(s) Rapper, songwriter, actress
GenresHip-hop
InstrumentsVocals
Marital statusMarried
SpouseJesseca Dupart ​(m. 2022)​
Children1
ParentsDavid Ray McCoy and Beverly Calloway
Relatives LisaRaye McCoy (half-sister)
Years active1992–present
Labels So So Def, Virgin
Net Worth$100,000 to $3 million
Social media Instagram X (Twitter) TikTok YouTube

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How much is Da Brats' net worth?

A December 2023 publication by Celebrity Net Worth pegged Da Brat's net worth at $100,000, while Wealthy Gorilla and Hot New Hip Hop estimated her net worth in 2024 to be $3 million. She primarily earns through her musical career and career as an actress.

Da Brat's legal issues plunged her into financial stress, culminating in a bankruptcy filing in 2018. She listed debts amounting to $8 million and assets worth $100,000. How much is she worth now?

Quick facts about Da Brat
Quick facts about Da Brat. Photo: Brian Stukes/WireImage on Getty Images (modified by author)
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Da Brat's early life

Da Brat, whose real name is Shawntae Harris, was born on 14 April 1974 in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents were never married, so her mother and grandmother raised her. She began rapping at the age of 11. Producer Jermaine Dupri discovered her in 1992 after a rap contest and signed her to the So So Def Label.

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Dupri produced her debut album, Funkdafied, which gained platinum recognition and topped the charts for three months. Da Brat's album sales for her first album surpassed 1 million. Her second album, Anuthatantrum, released in 1996, was also a commercial success. It featured stars such as TLC, Mariah Carey, Missy Eliot, Lil' Kim and Dru Hill. Da Brat became renowned for her feature appearances during the remainder of the 90s.

Da Brat released her third album, Unrestricted, in 2000. Unrestricted became her biggest album on the charts, although it was not well-received compared to her first two albums. She released her fourth album, Limelite, Luv & Niteclubz, in 2004. The album also peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 200. She toured with Mariah Carey in 2006, and in 2007, she joined Kelly Rowland on Gotsa Go.

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Da Brat at he new music listening party at EMBR Lounge
Da Brat at the new music listening party at EMBR Lounge on 28 April 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Marcus Ingram
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Acting career

As an actress, Da Brat appeared in the following productions, to mention a few:

S/NProduction's titleRoleYear
1EmpireJezzy2015
2Growing up Hip Hop: AtlantaHerself2017 to 2021
3Canal StreetHerself2018
4The ChiLaPorsha2021
5Envy: Seven Deadly SinsHerself2021
6Brat Loves JudyHerself2021 to 2022
7Step Up: High WaterHerself2022
8SaturdaysPrincess2023

How did Da Brat lose her money?

In October 2007, Da Brat was embroiled in an assault at a Halloween party at a nightclub in Atlanta. She was involved in an altercation with a hostess, culminating in striking the hostess' face with a rum bottle. She pleaded guilty to the assault charges and was sentenced to three years in prison, seven years on probation and 200 hours of community service.

Da Brat was officially released from prison in February 2011. The court also ordered the assault victim be compensated $6.4 million for the injuries sustained during the incident and past and future loss of earnings.

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Even though the incident significantly dented her financial status, Da Brat was determined to bounce back. She launched a YouTube series, Brat Chronicles: In Transition, detailing her life after the experience. She worked on the remix for Motivation by Kelly Rowland and Lil Wayne. She also released another song, Is It Chu?

She is part of the Dish Nation cast members. Da Brat has also co-hosted The Rickey Smiley Morning radio show since July 2015.

Da Brat's performance during the 9th Pure Heat Community Festival
Da Brat's performance during the 9th Pure Heat Community Festival at Piedmont Park on 5 September 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Derek White
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How much does Da Brat make in a year?

In August 2018, Da Brat filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Da Brat's bankruptcy document listed $7.8 million in debts and assets worth $108,700. She included the $6.4 million judgment owed to the nightclub assault victim, $1.255 owed to Sony Music, and $1,200 to Ally Bank, the IRS and the Georgia Department of Revenue.

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Da Brat's assets, as listed in the bankruptcy document, include:

  • A 2014 BMW 328i valued at $15,000
  • A 1999 Mercedes 238i valued at $5,000
  • A Jeep Wrangler valued at $23,000

Apart from Da Brat's cars, her financial documents also declared a monthly income of $9,300 and average monthly expenses of $10,500. In 2018, she declared her income as $75,000. In 2016, her income was approximately $92,000.

Da Brat's assault victim filed a lawsuit demanding her debt not be wiped clean by the bankruptcy filing. The victim also added that the $6.4 million had accrued interest and demanded $8 million in compensation. She went further and alluded to not receiving a penny from the rapper.

Da Brat and Jesseca Harris-Dupart at the special screening of "Maxine's Baby: A Tyler Perry Story"
Da Brat and Jesseca Harris-Dupart at the special "Maxine's Baby: A Tyler Perry Story" screening in November 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Carol Lee Rose
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Da Brat's house

The value of Da Brat's house remains a mystery. Nevertheless, she and Jesseca Dupart, Da Brat's partner, moved into their new home, as captured in an episode of Brat Loves Judy. Jesseca is an entrepreneur and founder of Kaleidoscope Hair Products, which generates millions annually.

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These details about Da Brat's net worth in 2024 explore her finances and career highs and lows. She would have been worth more than what sources claim her net worth is in 2024 had she not been embroiled in the legal battle. Nevertheless, with her engagement in the entertainment industry and future projects, she has the potential to bounce back financially.

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