TLC's Chilli opens up about fame, setbacks in new documentary | Nightline

The surviving members of the iconic 90s R&B group discuss their rise to fame and candid behind the scenes home movies in the new documentary "TLC Forever."
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[@USA-zr9zy]

Man this woman is still so gorgeous

[@MrBibi86]

she is 52 and looks amazing

[@melissasalasblair5273]

Always 🌸

[@randman21]

​@@MrBibi8652 🤯 she was always my favorite member. Still as fine as ever

[@SilverStrumer]

Right. She’s the visual of the group!

[@Lane91]

She was always a pretty caramel beauty and gorgeous hair and spirit to match.

[@RonS-de2lj]

She's such a gorgeous caramel beauty. They all are.

[@sbsk2526]

3 Decades of music? TLC only really had 3 hit albums in those 30 years (Oh on the TLC tip, CrazySexyCool & FanMail).. unfortunately without Lisa, the hits didn’t come as strong.. Miss the trio group though, would have loved to see them make more albums 😢

[@OldFordTaurus]

92-99 was their career. After that lefteye died and then the 3D album was straight up garbage, so they just continued on as a legacy act really. I don't see why they didn't continue making albums between 2003- onwards. I think they could've had a successful album as late as 2007 had they had the right material.

[@cmillo2010]

@@OldFordTaurus agreed. I was saying they need to get back on their crazy sexy cool era and make good r&b music. Nobody sounds like T-Boz or Chili! They need a good producer but I think they are scared to release an album because of Left Eyes death…

[@Jason-bz6uw]

After left eye passed the industry considered them finished really. No label invested in them. However 3D had like 2 hits. I actually liked 3D. Dumb dumb dumb was my ish. The video for girl talk was oozing appeal with great choreo. Hands up in the air was pretty good too. My fav album was crazy sexy cool.

[@cmillo2010]

@@Jason-bz6uw mine was silly ho!

[@Terrell308]

​@@OldFordTaurusBaby the 3D album was good but underrated,cuz we all know her death affected it but it still went platinum.That was the hardest time in their career,they didn't promote it cuz it was insanely hard for them but the fact that 3D got 2 Grammy nomination and went platinum proves those girls had fans support them compared to other groups.

[@classyboy04]

RIP left eye🙏🏾

[@Alysbar]

I love that their friendship is still going strong after all these years.

[@lynettebrown91]

Yes forever sisters

[@SkinCareLuver]

This women is 52 years old and looks younger than most people in their 20s. Wow. As someone who also looks extremely young for my age too, she gives me hope that my youthful looks will remain for an extremely long time too!! Whoo hooo. She also tied the knot or is getting married and her husband looks super handsome too!

[@bunom3317]

Even Matthew Lawrence is looks older than her as well.....

[@bolognivm]

What can we say? Black don't crack

[@eileenhwalsh]

They deserved so much more.

[@cmillo2010]

They sure did! I just wish Left Eye never passed, she and the group was very talented and sent messages in their music! They were a definition of a group, they each had an individual look and personality that mesh well together. I personally believed Left Eye made the group and her creativity is what propelled TLC and if she was alive they would still be making hit music…. I remember before she passed she had solo music with death row records and her own singing group with her cousin (who also died) Blaque…. T boz and chili should def get back to making r&b music again and just have some features…. They need to get back in their Crazy, Sexy,Cool era with their music. I think they can do it!

[@Greenz1100]

AMEN

[@SaraShakur94]

I swear. They are legend and icons

[@mirandack4350]

They lied to their fans years ago.

[@TingTong2568]

@@mirandack4350 lied about what?

[@DukesVerrill]

That era of music was top notch. Unique trio

[@sbsk2526]

Yup they were trend setters in fashion at that time

[@OcelotlAlma13]

Absolutely 💯

[@sensiblycynical]

​@@OcelotlAlma13💯

[@ricai132]

❤

[@MrBibi86]

*I can't believe Rozonda Thomas (Chilli) is 52. She looks so much younger*

[@lalag6071]

She looks great!

[@bunom3317]

@@lalag6071 Even she looks so hot as well. Feel bad about the ones who dumped her.

[@vu4uboo582]

Chili's hair is iconic. It should be insured.

[@MrBibi86]

isn't it a wig?

[@wisesavedone2721]

​@@MrBibi86 so u are profiling u think black women can't grow hair. Are you projecting would not be surprised if u are a black women self hate is real with you all!

[@lalab1071]

​@@MrBibi86 No, she's biracial.

[@vu4uboo582]

@@MrBibi86 I'm sure she might have some pieces in just as enhancers for this clip, but yeah she's one of the very few with naturally curly hair......very few. Like 1 outt of two.

[@Crissy991]

@@lalab1071 she's Arab and black I was told

[@jeremymoore145]

I grew up with them! They were everywhere in the 90s! Love them forever! ❤

[@Thedecider1984]

and don't forget they did the theme for all that

[@shawna7227]

She is gorgeous Inside and out. What an incredible LIGHT💡‼️

[@KyeyuneBatuma]

Wow she is 52? Wow she takes good care of herself plus that black dont crack ❤❤❤

[@crystalsherman8896]

The little girl singing No Scrubs is beautiful and hilarious

[@samanthasmith8828]

I remember hearing about everything those girls went through. They were not treated right and never should have lost all their money.

[@lalab1071]

I had just turned 18 after their first album was released. I remember that Summer so well. My friends and I would hang out at the park and drive around singing their songs. Now I'm 49 years old. Lol. Time went by so fast.

[@dram2392]

Chilli hasn’t aged at all.

[@spicyhot2552]

Yes she has aged. ..but she still looks nice

[@vu4uboo582]

Yeah and she's aging naturally, which is why she looks so good.

[@spicyhot2552]

@@vu4uboo582 She most likely uses moisturizers

[@sbsk2526]

Blaque don’t craque

[@OldFordTaurus]

She has definitely aged but has aged well. I feel like alot of you expect a 52 year old woman to look like a straight up grandma in the nursing home. She's always taken care of herself by working out, good diet, no smoking or drugs, but if you look at her in 2014 compared to now there's definitely a difference. I noticed her starting to age around 2015-2016. Either way she looks great

[@d3w3yd3c1m4l]

Left-eye smiling down from heaven.

[@LaLagunz187]

What a time to be alive! I mean reallyyyy, being a young teen or adult in the very early 90’s was it🔥 one of my first tapes was OOOOh on the TLC Tip 🤭

[@michaelalvarez1948]

I’ll always love TLC. Waaaayyyy Ahead of their time. They raised me. Legends … ❤❤❤

[@helen-pugh-author]

Great interview, really focussing on their legacy and mentioning social activism. So refreshing compared to many interviews focussed on trivial stuff and trying to take a dig at the artist!

[@talisha5863]

TLC we’re genuine trendsetters👏🏽

[@Moderca]

She is STUNNING. So youthful.

[@cynique46]

It's the lil girl singing for me 😂😂😂 love it

[@lotekpro]

"We made up words like...immobilise...." That was already a word. 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️😆

[@roberthouston3809]

Such a cool group!

[@sensualsha8084]

The little girl killed it😊

[@michellenash301]

She did 😂😂😂

[@Pacifica310]

She was Terrible

[@vetgirl71]

TLC FOREVER! Rest in peace Lisa! 🙏🏾❤️

[@tosomt5419]

she has aged so well!!!

[@alexandrabetancourt7471]

Am I the only one that sees her glow in the look?

[@bbsteele671]

I'm so ready for anything TLC does!

[@stanleycoleman]

She’s still so pretty

[@user8ene]

She has some really smooth, caramel skin. Her hair is legendary, but her skin is flawless.

[@THEFASHIONFAIRDIVA]

❤❤❤ Glad to see they are not fading into the background because TLC was really ahead of their time. They really defined an Era. Come #HARD Ladies. The world is ready! RIP LISA #LEFTEYES LOPES🙌🏿

[@jhentravellife]

The best to do it. Hopefully they'll get the recognition they deserve soon.

[@silke9479]

No! Why? The industry does not allow this, then it would have happened before!

[@sharellmathis419]

Chili been pretty my whole life😍😍

[@sistakia33]

I always thought that if they'd of had people that knew what they were doing they would have made it further and had the money to show for it!

[@anonymously_me1803]

First! TLC is iconic!

[@decretiahearn2674]

Chilli keep on keeping on such a beautiful soul 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️

[@g.bangura]

Ooh... Shes so pretty.

[@roberthouston3809]

Gorgeous

[@steverdms]

I bought TLC's first album on cassette tape when I was in college. I think they only had one single released at the time. It was so different than the music I usually listened to. By the end of the album I was hooked. I didn't think it could get any better and then came the Crazy. Sexy. Cool. album and their music has continued to be a soundtrack to my life. I purchased every album. EVERY album! They have a sound unlike anyone else and it was/is magical.

[@patrinaherringshaw7953]

I get that Fame is not all it's cracked up to be. But I think a lot of that has to do with the way a person deals with things. It is interesting in the documentaries to see how each person got where they were.

[@drubert1981]

You also have to consider where people are coming from when they receive the fame. Childhood trauma, poverty, family dynamic and mental health all play a role in what comes on the other side.

[@mickiamajor8110]

TLC forever, TLC MTB 💜💜💜 My favorite group of all time. Rest in peace Lisa Lopes 🌹🕊

[@alifc1082]

I grew up with them, both two of their albums (that doesn't happened often) and had always a good time listening to them. Must say I listened less aster Lisa died, I was so saddened and I have only see them as a trio.. Sorry for no showing the same support for Tboz and Chilly.

[@fotomagrol]

The hold a peace of my heart, their music is pure magic.

[@--ag]

Big fan of TLC 😍

[@sensualsha8084]

She looks fantastic... barely aged😊

[@brettsfav4]

The documentary was excellent! Love these women!

[@gailainsley6939]

She has such beautiful skin. I hope I look like that when I’m older. I’m trying hard to maintain it. God willing it will happen 🙏🏽💕

[@thatscool1550]

i am so thankful for this group. beyond words. Thank you every one of you. RIP!

[@SimplySheilaB]

Iconic band, loved them ❤

[@t_im_so_mewilliams8035]

At the end of Girl Talk WHEN THEY HUG AT THE END IT always choke me up every time I see that scene I always have flashbacks on when my two sisters and I was last together b4 they got killed in a car accident yes I was also involved I was 10 my middle sis was 8 & my baby sister was 5 I survived It I was ejected from the car my mom and two sisters died instantly it happened July 5 TLC ALWAYS REMINDED Me OF MY TWO SISTERS AND I they’ll forever be my favorite girl group ❤

[@CaapriceTube1]

5:45 - Woo hoo!! A TLC Musical/Stageplay would be awesome. I'm sure they'll call it CrazySexyCool, that's the best one that fits and represents all 3 members Lisa - Crazy, Chili - Sexy, T-Boz - Cool. Born in 1989, been a fan LITERALLY since I was in diapers. TLC's music will live on 🌟🌠

[@lliamjurdom9505]

Shes dating Matthew Lawrence ohhhh my eyes roll in ecstasy thinking of that hunk !!!!

[@lalab1071]

A lot of people don't know that Lisa wrote most of their songs herself.

[@bkcalvine]

It's been nearly 30 years and she looks basically the same. Amazing.

[@strongbelieveroftheholybible]

Fame and fortune is just an illusion. Lord Jesus Christ is our true Savior🙏🏼❤️🕊REPENT, believe in the Gospel,Be Born Again

[@starelise1387]

I’m Jewish 😂😂 that’s YOUR beliefs

[@strongbelieveroftheholybible]

@@starelise1387the unbelieving have a place in the lake of fire 🔥

[@starelise1387]

@@strongbelieveroftheholybible oh no, I’m devastated!

[@strongbelieveroftheholybible]

@@starelise1387too bad

[@starelise1387]

@@strongbelieveroftheholybible Ok we’ll make a believer out of me, go down there and take a picture of said lake and Satan, come back and post the videos and selfies on your page and I will concede and convert

[@lindiwekubu8846]

Aging so graceful!

[@marcoskolioulis3522]

Isn't she dating Matthew Lawrence

[@Feliciathecreative]

I love her and all of the ladies of TLC. TLC remains my favorite girl group of all time!

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

Forever the 90’s and the queens/ goddesses that formed and created TLC, so glad I was born in the beginning of 1995. Love TLC! They look and sound exactly the same as back then. I know Left Eye is always with them in spirit and energy. They are forever a sisterhood and best friends. Forever the girl group that infused hip hop, rap and funk! And so successful!! Great interview with Rozonda aka Chilli.

[@hazell5457]

I was 14 years old when TLC came out, and everything they sang about I could relate to. I went out and got "Oooohhh...on the TLC Tip" in cassette tape 😂 and was a fan ever since.

[@leyamark3916]

My always favorites is chili she is still really pretty as she always being

[@toddbeaton1512]

tlc are so amazing

[@GoverneMeantt-qx4qg]

Time to let the legacy run its self They will always be one of the best selling girl groups of all time but it’s time to let the legacy run its self & they do other things outside of it

[@beot-kkot]

Always gorgeous. R.I.P. Lisa. 🙏🏻

[@zigniingiz]

Love tlc they have creat3d something special for our generation and the next really Roland plus whoever they are a gen

[@jenn6294]

Chillis face still looks exactly the same !!

[@elizabethmcleod246]

Wonderful group….will love them forever.❤

[@wally6914]

Wow. I've chased waterfalls for way too long now. I just wanna get back to the lakes and rivers.

[@TheLovely990]

I love TLC, and all.of its singers. Rest in peace Left Eye.😢❤❤❤

[@95KIPPIE]

These poor girls really got ripped by greedy managers and record labels!! Shame

[@saritamcghee7370]

It still looks weird that Left Eye is gone.

[@autumnasters]

OMG A TLC MUSICAL!?!?!? I fainted then woke up to type this🥺😄🤩

[@abdulphillippeelali61809]

Chilli should own her own tlc museum

[@ayysweetstea9339]

TLC were such an Awesome group I loved them when I was a child

[@theresabell2492]

Chili looks amazing best female group of all time❤❤

[@dineosibiya2123]

Chilly is gorgeous

[@emilylewin2409]

It was Fantastic!!!! Very emotional ❤

[@mikethemechanic7395]

Cannot stand when parents force music on their kids. Let them find their own music. I have 10 year olds. I don’t force Nirvana or Slayer on them..

[@terronsmith9311]

The little girl did a good job singing ❤😂❤

[@tracym6652]

I always thought Chili had one of the best singing voices in the industry. Her solo in 'red light special' was out of this world

[@soniacasanova384]

My fav group ever!

[@Kiki-jx6by]

She makes me sick ( not really I am envious and love her)since she does not age AND aging is working for this beauty. She seems happy that’s always a good thing! 😍. I often wonder where they would be now if the group stayed together and Left Eye was still here.

[@sbsk2526]

Blaque don’t craque

[@Kiki-jx6by]

@@sbsk2526 Yea baby!!!

[@marcathens2951]

​@@sbsk2526 no they just smoke it 😂

[@erererererasasasasas8274]

So beautiful, Rozonda FOREVER😘

[@kevinlucas1975]

Greatest Group of all Times ! Period.

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

I love TLC!! They will always be legends! I'm so excited to watch this documentary! #TLCForever #90'sR&BForever

[@novalove4790]

TLC is probably my favorite female group. I just would've loved if Left Eye lived, I know we all would've. It's hard to say what would've been if it never happened... But Lisa holds a special place in the world's heart!

[@yaboinoname]

isn’t she the girl that lovesss Michael

[@Greenz1100]

Their first single was ain't to proud to beg. So from Ain't to proud to beg to their current music. TLC FOREVER. Now Dallas Austin was part of the break up of this band, the disrespect he had for Lisa and he told all in a video on youtube a total disgrace. As for Pebbles, she should be in JAIL. What she did to them financially is illegal and she would be in jail. TLC Forever, I can't wait to see it and they need all their flowers NOW and FOREVER.

[@grace0205cd]

We love you TLC 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🤎🤎🤎

[@beautifulmirage8322]

3 gorgeous beauties

[@joeannsmith5803]

im just saying when they lost lisa there music changed

[@karmatheblksheep9746]

Yes they have accomplished so much one of the powerful female groups of all time keep going

[@snsn7251]

This little girl is soo cute

[@amazinlynn3358]

1:03 I shared this video is on Facebook one time!! Hilarious!!😂😂😂

[@deshonjb]

I would love to go see a TLC musical!

[@DiraLove]

Hustlers....selling old music. I like it

[@nikkic295]

The music industry screwed these young girls over, the way they have done to all young music artists. Its a damn shame !

[@Angelesoflordgod]

Why is she still fine though?