Popular Rap artist Da Brat has been sentenced to three years in prison, with seven years probation and 200 hours of community service, for striking a woman with a rum bottle at an Atlanta nightclub last year. She must also undergo substance abuse treatment, a mental evaluation, and attend anger management classes.The crime happened on Halloween at Studio 72. The victim, a waitress at the club, suffered permanent facial scarring from the brutal attack. Brat's real name is Shawntae Harris. She stood as family members wept as she was taken into custody on Friday. Brat pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, and as she was led out the courtroom she looked over at relatives and said,
I love y'all.
Da Brat's 1994 album, Funkdafied was the first album to go platinum by a female. Recently, she has appeared on "The Surreal Life" and "The Celebrity Fit Club" Reality TV shows.
Check out Da Brat in her 1994 Funkdafied video, below:
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