Often cited alongside Missy Elliott as being one of Rap’s more ‘welcoming’ residents, recent months has seen Da Brat slowly make her way back to the spotlight since her release for an alleged assault of a club hostess.
Now find out why she says she feels fellow Femcee Nicki Minaj is a blessing and why unlike Lil Kim- she supports anyone who ‘is doing their thing’.
Peep the footage below…
Peep award winning Rapper Da Brat last night on the black carpet of the BET Hip Hop Awards 2011.
Armed with her now trademark bandanna and cap combo, the ‘I Think They Like Me‘ beauty was snapped in a uniquely designed suit before entering the event which also saw the likes of Nelly and Big Sean in attendance.
Her appearance at the awards show comes months after she was released from prison, after she pleaded guilty to aggravated assault for allegedly striking a club hostess in the face with a bottle of Jamaican rum during a verbal dispute.
More shots below…
If anyone thought that support for female rappers had died along with the new millenium, perhaps now would be a good time for them to reconsider their stance.
For in your thousands, YOU voted for who you believe is the ultimate Queen Of Hip-Hop.
Gracing the That Grape Juice comment sections with your opinions and debate, all in support of your favourite femcee.
Now the results are in.
Find out who YOU decided the Queen Of Hip Hop is below…
Nicki Minaj may now currently hold the record for being Hip Hop’s highest earning female and her debut LP may be one the fastest selling albums to be released by an artist in the last few years, but there are still many who believe she is not eligible for the title of the current Queen Of Hip Hop.
With the average career life span for most female rappers undeniably very short, the issue of supremacy is an ever debated one with many a fan base believing that their favourite Femcee is indeed the Queen of the Rap/Hip Hop genre.
Now it’s time for you to have your say.
Based on the given categories, who do YOU think is the ultimate Queen Of Hip Hop?
Get voting below!
Check out a revamped Da Brat modelling a bold new look for Vibe Magazine.
A far cry from her look of yesteryear, the Femcee posed for the magazine in support of her latest Jermaine Dupri led release.
More shots below…
Kelly Rowland‘s ‘Motivation’ can count a high chart position, and now a new verse from Da Brat among its mounting blessings.
The rapper, who was recently released from prison, tackles the Rico Love smash in this So So Def Remix. Having previously collaborated with Rowland on ‘Ms. Kelly’ cut ‘Gotsta Go’, Brat touts the power of her ‘cockiness’ on this unofficial, yet oh-so listenable remix.
Take a listen after the jump…
This week’s classic From The Vault video is Lil’ Kim et al’s 1997 remake of ‘Ladies Night’. Lifted from the movie soundtrack to ‘Nothing to Lose’, the Missy Elliott produced cut and its accompanying video remain etched history as one of the most potent displays of female Hip-Hop unity we’ve seen to date. What’s more, their take on the already classic number packed such a punch that it still goes hard to date. Ladies, we salute you..
BET aired a special on the history of women in Hip-Hop last evening. ‘My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women & Hip Hop’ highlighted the rise of women in the male -dominated Hip-Hop industry and that struggles they encountered. Guest commentators included Missy Elliot, Trina, MC Lyte, Lil Mama, Eve and others. Check it out below:
Rapper Da Brat has been sentenced to three years in prison for striking a waitress with a rum bottle at Jermaine Dupri’s nightclub last year. Check out the report via Contact Music:
A Superior Court Judge ruled on Friday (22Aug08) the hip-hop hitmaker – real name Shawntae Harris – will also serve seven years probation and 200 hours of community service for the incident in addition to her jail time.
Harris, 34, was involved in the altercation at a Halloween party at Studio 72 nightclub in Atlanta, Georgia, on 31 October 2007.
The pair were reported by police to have gotten into an altercation prior to the assault – resulting in the victim’s hospitalisation and permanent facial scarring.
Harris entered a guilty plea to aggravated assault in the case.According to reports, the rapper pleaded to her weeping family as she was led out of the courtroom, saying: “I love y’all.”
Harris was previously convicted in 2000 for misdemeanor reckless conduct.
Pardon my bluntness, but good for her. No one is above the law; and as someone in the limelight you’d expect her to steer clear of such nonsense. SMH…
Your thoughts?
Supermodel turned talk show host Tyra Banks celebrated the 500th episode of ‘The Tyra Banks Show’ by taping live in the street (audience in tow) on Union Square in New York this past Sunday. 500 already? Kudos to her, the show has come a long way.
Rapper Da Brat attended the 25th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards last night in Los Angeles, California rocking this new ‘do. It’s been a minute seen we’ve heard anything from her, which is a shame as she’s one of my favorite female MC’s. These days, instead of releasing actual albums – she seems content in following Mariah Carey anywhere and everywhere….(…) lol. Anyway…
R&B superstar Beyonce is to reportedly set swap her urban sound for a more dance-oriented feel on her next studio album. According to Female First, members of the singer’s team have approached dance duo The Freemasons – who remixed her recent hits ‘Deja Vu’ and ‘Beautiful Liar’ – to help Knowles achieve a more ‘international sound’ on the CD – which is slated for a summer 2008 release. The change in musical direction is being largely being attributed to the poor performance of Knowles’ sophomore album ‘B’Day’ – in comparison to her debut. {Source}
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