Rapper Da Brat Announces Pregnancy at Age 48

The rapper made the announcement during an episode of "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show" on March 25, 2021.

This will be the first child for Da Brat and her girlfriend, Jesseca Dupart.

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Da Brat, whose real name is Shawntae Harris, said that she had been keeping her pregnancy a secret for months.

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She explained that she had been undergoing fertility treatments in order to conceive.

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Da Brat also revealed that she had previously considered adopting a child.

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The rapper expressed her excitement and gratitude for the pregnancy, stating that it was a "dream come true."

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Da Brat received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow celebrities after making the announcement.

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She is best known for her hit songs in the 1990s, including "Funkdafied" and "Give It 2 You."

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