Overweight Pooch facts for kids

Overweight Pooch was the stage name of Shatonya Davis. She was a female rapper born on September 18, 1970. Her unique stage name came from a nickname she had as a child. She was known for her music in the early 1990s.

Music Career Highlights

Overweight Pooch started her music journey in the early 1990s. She was signed to A&M Records, a well-known music company. Her music style was a mix of hip-hop and dance sounds.

Her Only Album

In 1991, Overweight Pooch released her first and only album. It was called Female Preacher. This album was a big step in her short but impactful career.

Popular Songs

From her album, the song "I Like It" became quite popular. It even reached number 16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. This means many people were listening to it in clubs and on the radio. The song also made it to number 58 on the UK Singles Chart in the United Kingdom.

Another famous singer, CeCe Peniston, sang on "I Like It." CeCe Peniston also lent her voice to two other songs on Overweight Pooch's album. These songs were "Kickin' Da Blues" and the album's title track, "Female Preacher."

Personal Life

Shatonya Davis, also known as Overweight Pooch, was married. She had three children. She passed away on September 23, 2021. This was just five days after her 51st birthday.