Misharron Jermeisha Allen(born December 7, 1996),[1][2] known professionally asAsian Doll (also known asAsian Da Brat, or simplyAsian), is an American rapper and singer. ADallas native, she was the first female artist to be signed toGucci Mane's1017 Eskimo Records.[3][4]
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 attendedSkyline High School and dropped out in the 12th grade.
Her music career began with the release ofDa Rise of Barbie Doll Gang Empire on December 16, 2015[7] and the attention from black owned social media blogs.[8] Other projects includeDrippin in Glo (2016),Project Princess Vol. 1 (2016),OuttaSpace (2017),Kill Bill, Vol. 1 (2017), andDoll 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 wasSo Icy Princess (2018). In 2019, Allen went on to release her eighth and ninth mixtapes,UNFUCCWITABLE andFight Night.[10][11]
In January 2020, Allen left her contract with 1017.[12] On April 8, 2020, Allen releasedDoll SZN Reloaded, her first independently released project since signing with 1017. Allen became a company owner.
On July 22, 2022, Asian Doll released her albumLet'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 rapperTay Money onDown South.[13]
On November 7, 2022, Asian Doll released the singleCome 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.
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 albumFunkdafied was the first platinum-certified record by a female rapper.[10] In an April 2019 interview onHot97, Allen stated that Da Brat was a reference to the brand of girls' toys known asBratz Dolls.[16]
In January 2021, Allen opened up about suffering depression due to the death ofKing Von, with whom she was in an on-and-off relationship before his death.[17] A few days later, she appeared on an episode ofTaraji P. Henson's showPeace of Mind with Taraji to discuss his death.[18] Allen has five tattoos dedicated to Von.[19] In February 8, 2025, Allen announced that she is expecting a baby girl.[20]
In June 2018, Allen was arrested in New York City after getting into a fight. She was released a few hours later.[21]
On September 4, 2020, Allen was arrested in Georgia, U.S., on drug charges.[22] She was released on bond four days later.[23]
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.[24]
