Asian Doll

Asian Doll
Asian Doll in 2022
Asian Doll in 2022
Background information
Birth nameMisharron Jermeisha Allen
Also known asAsian Da Brat
Born (1996-12-07) December 7, 1996 (age 27)
OriginDallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Occupation
  • Rapper
Years active2015–present
Labels
PartnerKing Von (2018–2020)

Misharron Jermeisha Allen (born December 7, 1996),[1][2] known professionally as Asian Doll (also known as Asian Da Brat, or simply Asian), is an American rapper. A Dallas native, she was the first female artist to be signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 Eskimo Records.[3][4]

Early life

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Allen was born on December 7, 1996, to LaKeithia Lewis and Michael Allen, and was the second daughter of four children. Raised in the south side of Dallas in an area known as Park Row,[5] Allen's family struggled with poverty and her father was in and out of prison. Allen had her first run-in with the law when she was 12 years old.[6] Allen attended Skyline High School and dropped out in the 12th grade.

Career

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Career beginnings

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Her music career began with the release of Da Rise of Barbie Doll Gang Empire on December 16, 2015[7] and the attention from black owned social media blogs (TheShaderoom/TheNeighborhoodtalk) purposely publishing any disagreements she had for her to get bullied and bodyshamed.[8] Other projects include Drippin in Glo (2016), Project Princess Vol. 1 (2016), OuttaSpace (2017), Kill Bill, Vol. 1 (2017), and Doll SZN (2018).

On June 13, 2018, Allen became the first female artist signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 Eskimo Records.[9] Her first project with 1017 was So Icy Princess (2018). In 2019, Allen went on to release her eighth and ninth mixtapes, UNFUCCWITABLE and Fight Night.[10][11]

In January 2020, Allen left her contract with 1017.[12] On April 8, 2020, Allen released Doll SZN Reloaded, her first independently released project since signing with 1017. Allen is a company owner.

2022–2023: Let's Do a Drill and Let's Do a Drill 2

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On July 22, 2022, Asian Doll released her album Let's Do a Drill. The 20-track project brings in features from fellow drill rappers Bandmanrill, 2rare, Dsturdy, TaTa, Iffy Foreign, Big TG, YBC Frizzy, EBK Dada, Dougie B, Shani Boni, Mula Gzz, Ivorian Doll, Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Miah Kenzo, Sosa Geek, Velly Osama, and Bory3000. Asian Doll also collaborated with fellow Texas-born rapper Tay Money on Down South.[13]

On November 7, 2022, Asian Doll released the single Come Outside prior to releasing her tenth mixtape.[14] The mixtape, Let's Do a Drill 2 was released on February 24, 2023.[15] Also known as, Let's Do a Drill 2: Solo Edition, the project contains features on only one of its 12 tracks.

Television

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She was cast in the Zeus Network reality show, Baddies season 5 (Baddies Caribbean).

Public image

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In an attempt to distance herself from a group of female rappers using the stage name Doll, Allen changed her name to Asian Da Brat in 2019.[10] The name Asian Da Brat was supposedly a reference to the veteran female rapper from Chicago, Da Brat, whose debut studio album Funkdafied was the first platinum-certified record by a female rapper.[10] In an April 2019 interview on Hot97, Allen stated that Da Brat was a reference to the brand of girls' toys known as Bratz Dolls.[16]

Personal life

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In January 2021, Allen opened up about suffering depression due to the death of King Von, with whom she was in an on-and-off relationship with before his passing.[17] A few days later, she appeared on an episode of Taraji P. Henson's show Peace of Mind with Taraji to discuss his death.[18] Allen has five tattoos dedicated to Von.[19]

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In June 2018, Allen was arrested in New York City after getting into a fight. She was released a few hours later.[20]

On September 4, 2020, Allen was arrested in Georgia, U.S., on drug charges.[21] She was released on bond four days later.[22]

In October, 2022, Allen was once again arrested in Douglas County, Georgia, due to failing to appear for the charges stemming from her September 2020 arrest as well as driving 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit and not having a valid Texas driver's license.[23]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Let's Do a Drill (2022)

Mixtapes

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  • Da Rise of Barbie Doll Gang Empire (2015)
  • Drippin in Glo (2016)
  • Project Princess Vol. 1 (2016)
  • Outtaspace (2017)
  • Kill Bill, Vol. 1 (2017)
  • Doll SZN (2018)
  • So Icy Princess (2018)
  • Unfuccwitable (2019, as Asian Da Brat)
  • Fight Night (2019)
  • Let's Do a Drill 2 (2023)

Extended plays

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Singles

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References

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  1. ^ @AsianDaBrattt (December 7, 2017). "21st birthday at 12am 🤩🤩💝" (Tweet). Archived from the original on February 27, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2022 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ "Asian Doll celebrates her 21st Birthday". m.facebook.com. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  3. ^ Cho, Regina (October 12, 2018). "Asian Doll Talks Receiving Co-Sign From Erykah Badu, Premieres '1017' Featuring Gucci Mane & Yung Mal". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
  4. ^ Skokeye, Kyle (October 17, 2018). "Stream Asian Doll's 1017 Debut 'So Icy Princess' f/ Gucci Mane, Lil Yachty, YBN Nahmir, and More". Complex. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
  5. ^ "Asian Doll: Queen of Teens". Youtube. 2019.
  6. ^ Asian Doll Exposed!. No Jumper. March 29, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2021 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ "Da Rise of Barbie Doll Gang Empire by Asian Da Brat". Genius. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
  8. ^ "Asian Doll | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
  9. ^ Hussein, Wandera (June 13, 2018). "Asian Doll signs to Gucci Mane's 1017 Records". The Fader. The Fader, Inc. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  10. ^ a b c Clark, Trent (April 24, 2019). "Asian Doll Is Now Known As Asian Da Brat". HipHopDX. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  11. ^ Berry, Peter A. "The Break Presents: Asian Doll". XXL Mag. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
  12. ^ B, Mira (January 17, 2020). "Asian Doll Announces She is an Independent Artist After Asking to Leave Gucci Mane's 1017 Label". The Source. The North Star Group. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  13. ^ "Let's Do A Drill - Album by Asian Doll". Spotify. Spotify AB. July 22, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  14. ^ "Come Outside - Album by Asian Doll". Spotify. Spotify AB. November 7, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  15. ^ "LET'S DO A DRILL 2 - Album by Asian Doll". Spotify. Spotify AB. February 24, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  16. ^ "Asian Doll On Name Change, Fan Reaction + Signing w/ Gucci Mane". HOT 97 | #1 For Hip Hop. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
  17. ^ "Asian Doll Says She Is Depressed". Hot 107.9. January 7, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  18. ^ Mira B (January 3, 2021). "Asian Doll Sits Down With Taraji P. Henson To Discuss King Von's Passing". The Source. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  19. ^ "ASIAN DOLL ANNOUNCES HER 6TH KING VON TATTOO". HipHopDX. March 16, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  20. ^ SEAFOOD BOIL MUKBANG W/RAPPER ASIAN DOLL. Ayootravv. January 17, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2021 – via YouTube.
  21. ^ Mendez, Marissa (September 4, 2020). "Asian Doll Asks Ex-Boyfriend King Von To Bond Her Out of Jail". HipHopDX.
  22. ^ "Asian Doll's Mugshot Released, Rapper Brags Following 4-Day Jail Stint". HotNewHipHop. September 11, 2020.
  23. ^ "Rapper Asian Doll sentenced to pre-trial diversion program after October arrest in Douglas County". WSB Atlanta. December 1, 2022.
  24. ^ "Asian Doll - Discography". Spotify. Spotify AB. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  25. ^ "Releases Asian Doll appears on". Spotify. Spotify AB. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
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