After years of speculation about her sexuality, Da Brat recently confirmed that she’s in a loving relationship with her rumored fiancé, Jesseca Dupart. The Kaleidoscope mogul shared loving messages to Da Brat in celebration of the rapper’s birthday earlier this month, and soon, Da Brat was speaking openly about not sharing information about her sexuality because it wasn’t accepted early on in her career.

LisaRaye McCoy recently spoke with MadameNoire about her sister Da Brat’s romance and shared that she met Jesseca before the rapper. “She and I were doing some videos for her Kaleidoscope products because she was actually a fan. So we reenacted a Player’s Club scene and did a couple of videos together,” LisaRaye McCoy said. “So when she reached out to have my sister try her drops, then they actually made a rapport with each other and built a friendship. What came out of that is what we see on Instagram now.”

Like any sister, LisaRaye is excited to see that Da Brat has found lasting love. “I think it’s just fantastic when you can find someone and build any kind of relationship that you can build on and that can be solid enough for you to be able to be yourself, and to be able to share that with the world,” she added. “That’s awesome. People kill me when they ask, who you dating? You gonna get with this person? You married? It’s like, look, none of that will be a secret. When you’re happy, you’re happy to share that news with anybody. It’s going to show on your face, they’re going to see a ring on your finger, you’re not trying to hide that kind of happy news. So I’m glad she’s living in her truth. She like it? I love it.”

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It’s cause for celebration because it’s So So Def icon Da Brat’s 46th birthday. We haven’t received much music from the rapper in recent years, but her influence continues to reverberate throughout hip hop culture. Da Brat didn’t just step into the music scene when she released Funkdafied back in 1994; she kicked the door in. Her debut effort went Platinum and was followed up with Anuthatantrum (1996 – Gold), Unrestricted (2000 – Platinum), and Limelite, Luv & Niteclubz (2003).

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Aside from her hit albums, Da Brat has delivered a string of classics that continue to be some of our favorite jams. “Funkdafied,” “Give It to You,” “What’chu Like” featuring Tyrese, “Not Tonight (Ladies Remix)” with Missy Elliot, Angie Martinez, and Left Eye, “I Think They Like Me (So So Def Remix)” with Dem Franchize Boyz, Jermaine Dupri, and Bow Wow, as well as her feature on Missy Elliott‘s “Sock It 2 Me.”

“Happy Birthday to my ?. You’re more than I ever could’ve imagined and still never cease to amaze me,” Da Brat’s fiancée Jesseca “DaRealBBJudy” Du With everyday that passes as impossible as it may seem I love u jus a little bit more. You’re thoughtful , kind , nurturing , funny , wise, attractive AF?and we share the same love language? . ? to many more birthdays , holidays , and movie moments together. TODAY IS ALL ABOUT U BABY❣️ @sosobrat .”

To honor Da Brat, we’ve pulled together a few of her hits for you to enjoy. Let us know which Brat-tat-tat-tat track is your favorite.

After decades of rumors about her personal life, Da Brat has recently confirmed that she’s in a relationship with Miracle Drops mogul Jesseca Dupart. The pair have shared that they weren’t necessarily hiding their romance from the masses, but for the first time, Da Brat has revealed intimate details of her relationship. While speaking with her co-hosts on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Brat said she just held back for so long because when she came onto the scene, people weren’t as accepting as they are today.

“I guess I should say something about it since this is the show that I’m on and everybody else talking about,” Da Brat said. “I’ve always been an advocate for privacy, pretty much to protect the interest of the other party, because if you’re not used to this life and the scrutiny that come with it, it can break you. I’ve been talked about for way over 20 years so I’m kinda conditioned for it and my coat of armor is pretty thick so I’ve learned what to say and what not to say in the battles that I decide to choose to fight, which most of the time I just stay silent and let people speculate.”

“I’ve never confirmed anything because you know in the ’90s it wasn’t cool back in the day,” she continued. Brat said she was nervous because she’s not very public with her personal life and it’s the first time she’s talked about her sexuality so openly. “But when you get blessed and somebody, when you wasn’t even looking for nobody, love you like you never been loved before, it’s like a whole different experience… She love me from my hair follicles down to my toenails. She inspire me. She believe in me. She motivate me. She accept me for who I am. My past, my faults, my mistakes. We can talk about any and everything… and on top of that, she spoil me.” Listen to Da Brat speak about her relationship in full below.

You can tell that a person truly appreciates your gift if they show their ugly cry face to the world. Yesterday, Jesseca Dupart, affectionately known as millionaire beauty mogul DaRealBBJudy, shared on Instagram that she gave her fiancée Da Brat a Bentley for her birthday. Dupart also wrote a lengthy caption sharing her love for the rapper and letting the world know that contrary to reports, they never hid their relationship from anyone.

Da Brat posted a video of her own, showing herself in tears while sitting inside her brand new luxury whip. That was a cry of thankfulness, especially as Brat has overcome hardships including prison, probation, and bankruptcy. Now, she has someone who loves her enough to drop off a Bentley in her driveway.

“Never have I EVER. Needless to say… I’ve always been a kind of private person until I met my heart’s match who handles some things differently than I do,” Da Brat wrote in the caption to her video. “Thank you baby @darealbbjudy for far more than this incredible birthday gift. I have never experienced this feeling. It’s so overwhelming that often I find myself in a daze hoping to never get pinched to see if it’s real so I can live in this dream forever. SEE @darealbbjudy page for the BEST SURPRISE EVER‼️ #sosoblessed #twinflame #isthismylife #dontwakemeup #nothinghappensbyaccident.”

The couple’s friends were also touched by the clip. Kandi Burruss commented, “Happy Birthday! Y’all bout to make me cry over here. Love looks good on you friend! I’m happy for y’all.” Eva Marcille added, “You got me crying. This is so beautiful. You deserve it and so much more. So happy for you guys??.” Check out the video below.

There have been rumors that Da Brat had recently gotten engaged to million-dollar haircare mogul Jesseca Dupart, but neither party addressed it. Internet sleuths have attempted to piece together timelines and photo trends to confirm that couple’s relationship, but Dupart decided to just step forward on her own. First, Dupart—who is known affectionately as DaRealBBJudy—took to Instagram to share a photo of herself hugged up with Da Brat.

Next, she posted a video that was reportedly taken last week, showing the moment she gifted Da Brat with a luxury whip for her birthday. The rapper clearly couldn’t handle the surprise and wouldn’t even go near the car. “This video was taken 3•16 …. Her birthday is 4•14 but with the way things were going and my excitement I couldn’t wait,” Jesseca Dupart wrote. “She deserves the WORLD and so much more.”

“I’ve never been SOOOO happy and honestly think that it’s not only because of our connection but also because we really been to ourselves,” she continued, adding that they’ve never hidden their relationship from the public. “My better half , my forever , my twin flame ??? @sosobrat HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY BABY BIRTHDAY ? ? ?.” Check out the video and more photos below.