‘It’s OK to make mistakes. Just try not to make the same mistakes over.’ – Da Brat

‘It’s so different when you get a second chance to come back out and do your thing – you’re more humble, you appreciate it more, you know what not to do this second time around.’ – Da Brat

‘I can be a tomboy or an absolute lady – I gave myself the title ‘The Best of Both Girls.” – Da Brat

‘It takes hard work to be legendary.’ – Da Brat

‘East Coast, West Coast, all that needs to cease. Everyone wants hip-hop to be this big empire, but we’re not going to get to the level we want to get to because of the stupidity.’ – Da Brat

‘I used to be insecure and cover my mouth because I felt like my teeth were too big or I was embarrassed that I might say something stupid.’ – Da Brat

‘My grandmother has passed away, but she was sanctified. I would not want anyone in the church to judge her because of what I do.’ – Da Brat

‘To me, Pride is loving myself and not making excuses for anything: Live in your truth.’ – Da Brat

‘I had my pants backward, cut a hole in my baseball cap, stuck my ponytail through it . I wanted to be the third member of Kris Kross.’ – Da Brat

‘I was never attracted to women until around maybe 18.’ – Da Brat

‘Anything Jermaine Dupri does is done strategically. He knows what he’s doing. He’s a genius.’ – Da Brat

‘I love Jermaine Dupri. He’s very smart at what he does. There’s always a method to his madness.’ – Da Brat

‘If I can inspire someone or help somebody to deal with their issues and their sexuality, then I’m here for it.’ – Da Brat

‘I had boyfriends in high school, and then I dated guys and girls, so I guess for a long time I was bisexual.’ – Da Brat

‘I’ve been talked about for way over 20 years or more so my coat of armor is pretty thick, so I learn what to say and what not to say.’ – Da Brat

‘I’m in the studio every other night. I live there. I sleep there.’ – Da Brat

‘Since the first day I filled in on ‘Dish Nation,’ it felt comfortable and there was a natural chemistry. The amazingly talented personalities that I’m surrounded by every day make me thrive to be better.’ – Da Brat

‘I am so grateful that Rickey Smiley gave me the opportunity to do his morning show and ecstatic to be a part of the ‘Dish Nation’ family.’ – Da Brat

‘You never want to hurt the people that raised you; you don’t want to disappoint them.’ – Da Brat

‘Without hip-hop, Da Brat wouldn’t exist.’ – Da Brat

‘I know who I am. I just sit back and gather my paper.’ – Da Brat

‘Usually I try not to pay attention to the charts, because I don’t want to be like, ‘Damn, I came in at Number 237.” – Da Brat

‘I mean, being sweet is one thing, but having a little loot is another. I like the combination.’ – Da Brat

‘Every day I try to get at least an hour or two on the treadmill. And seeing the end results is the best thing.’ – Da Brat

‘I love performing, rapping; I love people recognizing my talent.’ – Da Brat

‘I always like to come with stuff people don’t expect me to. I like the element of surprise.’ – Da Brat

‘I always get what I want.’ – Da Brat