Da Brat Net Worth: The 90s Rapper’s Rise to Riches

Shawntae Harris-Dupart, known by her stage name Da Brat, is an American rapper who came into the limelight after her debut album, Funkdafied, sold one million units, making her the first solo artist to receive platinum certification. In this article, we’ll delve into Da Brat’s net worth and her personal details.

Who is Da Brat?

Da Brat was born on April 14, 1974 (age 51 years; as of 2026) in Chicago, Illinois, in a middle-class family. Her father, David Ray McCoy, is a businessman, and her mother, Nadine Brewer, is a city bus driver. Fascinated by acting since childhood, she is the paternal half-sister of LisaRaye McCoy, a prominent American actress.

Raised in Chicago, Da Brat attended Kenwood Academy, Illinois, for her sophomore year and graduated from the Academy of Scholastic Achievement, a continuation charter school that caters to at-risk students, in 1992.

Da Brat Net Worth in 2026

Da Brat has an estimated net worth of $5 million, according to several media houses. Besides, several factors contribute to the net worth, including music endeavours.

Net Worth Growth in Years

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Factors Contributing to the Net Worth of Da Brat

Music Sales

Debuted in 1994, Da Brat’s major financial success comes from music albums. Her endeavors include Funkdafied (1994), Anuthatantrum (1996), Unrestricted (2000), and Limelite, Luv & Niteclubz (2003).

Acting Roles

After making her film debut in Kazaam, Da Brat appeared in several films, including Carmen: A Hip Hopera, Glitter, Civil Brand, 30 Days, Canal Street, and Envy: Seven Deadly Sins.

Television 

In 1994, Da Brat made her television debut with the American Sketch Comedy, wherein she featured in the episode of Da Brat & Larisa Oleynik/Da Brat. Some of the recent television works include Celebrity Family Feud, Step Up: High Water, Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-hop, Saturdays, and Married to Medicine.

Music Videos

In 1994, Da Brat made her musical debut with Da Bomb. Some of her notable works include One More Chance, The Rain, Ghetto Girls, and Shake It Off.

Car Collection

As reported by a leading media source, Da Brat is not a car enthusiast and barely flaunts her car in public. Nevertheless, as of 2026, her car collection includes a Toyota, Ford, and Mercedes.

Real Estates

Although a small car collection, Da Brat has invested significantly in her real estate. As of 2026, her real estate portfolio includes a magnificent home in Chicago.

Personal Life

In the late 1990s, Da Brat initiated a relationship with Allan Iverson. In 2020, Da Brat came out as bisexual and revealed she took 25 years to announce her sexuality. And in the same year, she announced her relationship with hair product businesswoman Jesseca Dupart. Two years later, the much sought-after couple entered into a marriage. Following a year into their marriage, the couple was blessed with a son.

Do You Know These Lesser-Known Facts About Da Brat?

• Influenced by music since childhood, Da Brat often participated in several university functions and trained to play 7 instruments. Additionally, she was a part of her school’s band.
• Da Brat’s parents never entered into a marriage, owing to which the rapper used to split her time between her parents.
• For those who are unversed, Da Brat’s half-sister from her father’s side, LisaRay McCoy, is also an American actress.
• Da Brat has achieved immense success, but her ‘firsts’ have always been iconic. Her first album, ‘Funkdafied,’ became so popular that it sold more than a million copies across the world. As a result, her first solo female rap act received platinum certification. Interestingly, it was the second-ever female rap act in history to achieve the same, with the first from Salt-N-Peppa.