Dee Barnes
Denise "Dee" Barnes (stage name Sista D) is an American rapper and former Fox television personality who performed in the West Coast hip hop female duo Body & Soul and hosted a radio show on KDAY, prior to gaining wider fame as the host of Fox's hip hop show Pump It Up!, a weekly FOX TV rap music series on air from 1989-1992, according to IMDb.
Dee Barnes | |
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| Birth name | Dee Barnes |
| Also known as | D Zire Sista D |
| Genres | Hip hop, Reggae, Ska, R&B, Soul. |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, TV host |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Delicious Vinyl |
On January 27, 1991, she was physically assaulted by Dr. Dre at a rap industry party. Barnes filed charges. Dre pled no contest. A public apology came years later but did not account specifically to the targets of his abuse, including artist Michel'le: "I apologize to the women I've hurt. I deeply regret what I did and know that it has forever impacted all of our lives." Barnes plans on writing a biography of her life, according to a 2019 VIBE Magazine article.