Da Brat, the rapper and TV personality, as revealed in an exclusive interview with People that she is pregnant at the age of 48.
Rapper and TV personality Da Brat revealed in an exclusive interview with People that she is pregnant at the age of 48.
Da Brat shared the news with her fiancée, Jesseca Dupart, during a surprise birthday party in March 2020.
The couple have been together for several years and are excited to start their family.
Da Brat, whose real name is Shawntae Harris, is known for hits like "Funkdafied" and for her role on the reality TV show "Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta."
Da Brat discussed her decision to keep her relationship with Dupart private for several years, saying, "I'm very private. I've never really discussed my relationship."
Da Brat and Dupart went public with their relationship in early 2020, and have been open about their love for each other since then.
In the interview, Da Brat also talked about the challenges she faced as a gay woman in the music industry, saying, "I had to pray my way through a lot of things."
Da Brat's pregnancy comes as a surprise to many fans, as she has not spoken publicly about plans to start a family before.
Fans and fellow celebrities have congratulated Da Brat on the news, including rapper Missy Elliott and TV personality Wendy Williams.
Da Brat says she is looking forward to becoming a mom and starting a new chapter in her life.