Thomas was first a dancer for Damian Dame. In 1991, she joined TLC, replacing founding member Crystal Jones, and was nicknamed Chilli so that the group could retain the name TLC.

When did Chili join TLC?

1991 In 1991, she joined TLC, replacing founding member Crystal Jones, and was nicknamed Chilli by Lisa Lopes so that the group could retain the name TLC. The group went on to sell over 65 million records worldwide and became the best-selling American girl group of all-time; only the Spice Girls has sold more.

How old was Chilli during Tron?

Chilli became pregnant at age 20. - 39 Things You Didnt Know About TLC - Capital XTRA.

Why was TLC broke in 1996?

TLC claimed that they were unable to make any money due to being signed by both a production deal, management deal, and recording contract within the same company. In 1996, the bankruptcy suit was settled after they also sued LaFace/Arista records, and their production company, Pebbitone.

What happened to TLC Lisa Left Eye?

Lopes remains the only member of TLC to have released a solo album. On April 25, 2002, Lopes was killed in a car crash while organizing charity work in Honduras. She swerved off the road to avoid hitting another vehicle, and was thrown from her car .Lisa LopesWebsitewww.lisalopesfoundation.net17 more rows

Did left eye burn down TLC House?

Lisa Lopes turned herself in to police on June 10, 1994, the day after a fire at NFL star Andre Risons mansion heavily damaged the million-dollar structure. She entered rehab less than a week later and was ultimately convicted of arson and sentenced to live at a halfway house and serve five years of probation.

Why did Lisa Left Eye go to jail?

She was charged with felony arson and released on $75,000 bail. She entered rehab for alcohol abuse and received five years probation and a $10,000 fine.