Da Brat Quotes, born Shawntae Harris on April 14, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American rapper and actress who became a trailblazer in hip-hop as the first female solo rapper to achieve platinum certification with her debut album Funkdafied (1994).
Signed to So So Def Recordings by Jermaine Dupri, her bold style and hits like “Funkdafied” and “Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix)” made her a 1990s icon. Known for her tomboyish swagger and authenticity, she’s also appeared on The Rap Game and Brat Loves Judy.
These 15 quotes—sourced from her songs, interviews, posts on X, and public statements—reflect her insights on music, authenticity, resilience, and personal growth, capturing her unapologetic “Best of Both Girls” spirit.
15 Da Brat Quotes
- “I’ve been a brat all of my life, and I’ve always wanted to do things my way, because that’s what works best with me.”
- “Ohhh, I’m in luv, I’m in luv, I’m in luv wit chu, and there ain’t nothin’ nobody can say cuz you’re the one for me, baby.” (Song, “In Love wit Chu,” Limelite, Luv & Niteclubz, 2003)
- “It’s OK to make mistakes. Just try not to make the same mistakes over.”
- “I’m true to myself.”
- “I can be a tomboy or an absolute lady—I gave myself the title ‘The Best of Both Girls.’”
- “Music is like my diary. It’s my therapy.” (Interview, Bookey, 2023)
- “I’ve always believed in staying true to myself and my sound.” (Interview, Bookey, 2023)
- “If you want something, you really got to go after it.”
- “So many blessings have happened to me and I’m so grateful.”
- “It’s so different when you get a second chance to come back out and do your thing—you’re more humble, you appreciate it more.”
- “I’m spoiled and I gotta have my way—I’m Da Brat!”
- “To me, Pride is loving myself and not making excuses for anything: Live in your truth.”
- “Rapping gave me confidence. I got asked to do talent shows and I came up out of my shyness that way.”
- “I grew up in the streets, but that doesn’t mean I’m a bum.”
- “I know who I am. I just sit back and gather my paper.”
Da Brat’s quotes are a vibrant mix of confidence, authenticity, and resilience, inspiring fans to embrace their truth and hustle for their dreams. Which one’s got you feelin’ like the Queen of So So Def? Drop it in the comments and keep her Funkdafied vibe alive!
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