Da Brat (Shawntae Harris), who is serving a three year sentence at Arrendale Federal Prison in Alto, Georgia for assault is said to be organizing a talent show within the prison walls. According to officials, the rapper was able to secure approval to host an event she’s coined “Showtime at Alto.”
While following the model of the legendary Apollo, Brat colleague and friend DJ Nabs will handle music duties. Da Brat brainstormed the showcase as an outlet for inmates to reveal their talents and hopefully cultivate them as a creative outlet during their sentences. Furthermore, she hopes those with lighter sentences may consider pursuing their talents further upon release.
If successful, Brat plans to push for prison authorities to make the showcase an annual event.
Da Brat herself is in the second year of her three year bid for attacking an Atlanta Falcons cheerleader Shayla Stevens at a Lawrenceville, GA nightclub.
After words were exchanged, Da Brat reportedly bludgeoned the woman with a rum bottle. In the midst of the altercation, the woman fell down a number of stairs and sliced her face open on a cement floor.
In addition to her sentence, Da Brat is also required to complete programs for substance abuse, mental health, anger management, and 200 hours of community service.
Upon release, she must also complete 7 years of probation.
Information from Allhiphop.com contributed to this report.
