LOL, is she channeling the spirits of Sinbad, Simon Cowell and The Sandman in the clank? What does the winner win? Free time on the yard all by themselves? A retractable shank? A signed copy of Da Brat’s “That’s What I’m Lookin’ For” single, with a picture of Tyrese and/or Da BRat baby-oiled up?

Da Brat (Shawntae Harris) is serving her three year sentence at Arrendale Federal Prison in Alto, Georgia. 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. (Source)

I’m pressing up “Free Da Brat!” t-shirts now! Who wants one?

You know what I just was just thinking about Da Brat though, because there’s a song on Mariah’s new album called “Up Out of My Face” that has this “reprise” that is done by a marching band. It sounds to me like Da Brat would have been perfect for that joint on a remix or something.

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Random, I know. But tell me I’m lying!?