Danielle Marie Bregoli, born March 26, 2003, and known professionally as Bhad Bhabie, is an American rapper, songwriter, and media personality who transformed a moment of viral infamy into a legitimate music career. She first captured the public's attention in 2016 following an appearance on the syndicated talk show Dr. Phil, where her defiant attitude and memorable one-liners quickly became internet memes. Rather than fading into obscurity as a fleeting online sensation, Bregoli leveraged her newfound fame to establish herself as a charting recording artist, ultimately making history as the youngest female rapper to ever enter the Billboard Hot 100.

Born in Boynton Beach, Florida, Bregoli was raised by her mother, Barbara Ann Bregoli, and her early life was marked by behavioral struggles that led her family to seek help on national television. Her September 2016 episode of Dr. Phil, titled "I Want to Give Up My Car-Stealing, Knife-Wielding, Twerking 13-Year-Old Daughter Who Tried to Frame Me for a Crime," showcased a confrontational teenager who coined the phrase "cash me outside, how 'bout dat?" during an exchange with the audience. The clip went viral, and Bregoli, initially ridiculed, soon embraced the notoriety, adopting the stage name Bhad Bhabie—a phonetic play on "bad baby"—and building a massive social media following that would serve as the foundation for her artistic pivot.

In 2017, Bregoli released her debut single "These Heaux," a track that stunned critics by debuting at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100. This achievement made her the youngest female rapper in history to chart on the prestigious list, a record she secured at just 14 years old. The song's success caught the attention of Atlantic Records, which signed her and re-released the single alongside subsequent tracks "Hi Bich" and "Gucci Flip Flops," the latter featuring Lil Yachty. Both "Hi Bich" and "Gucci Flip Flops" went on to receive platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), solidifying her transition from meme to musician. Her debut mixtape, titled 15, arrived in 2018 and showcased a brash, unapologetic style that drew comparisons to established female rappers while carving out her own niche within the genre.

Beyond her music, Bregoli has remained a constant presence in pop culture through various ventures, including reality television, social media entrepreneurship, and high-profile public feuds. She has collaborated with artists such as Kodak Black, Ty Dolla Sign, and Megan Thee Stallion, and her business acumen has been evident in her forays into music streaming and merchandise. After a period of relative quiet, she returned to the spotlight in 2025 with the self-released single "Ms. Whitman," which not only marked a comeback but also re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 and charted in several international markets, proving her enduring relevance in a rapidly shifting musical landscape. Now in her early twenties, Bhad Bhabie continues to navigate the complexities of fame, balancing her identity as a controversial internet figure with her ambitions as a serious artist, all while maintaining the defiant persona that first made her a household name.