What Happened To Next? | Drama, Money Issues & Mmm Oh My God Was RL Pissed About That Parody!

RL, T-Low and Tweet, better known as R&B trio Next, blazed up the charts in the late ‘90s and early 2000s with several hits that had everyone moving their feet and their hearts feeling some kind of way. But, at the same time that their star was rising, behind-the-scenes conflicts among the members were threatening to destroy everything for good.
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[@CamazonPrime]

“We Can't Be Friends” chokes me up every time 😭

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Me too! 🥹

[@AmoMe2009]

that song and BEST MAN I CAN BE

[@makreviews2146]

Me as well! That song can bring tears to your eyes fr fr! So emotional.

[@rissaceehart4076]

LOVVVE THAT SONG

[@dtcarpediem]

That song is the true I’m in love with my ex anthem. Can’t lie I played that song a few times just to reminisce 😢

[@Kinksgalore]

15 & 12 kicked to the streets?🤯 They mama better not ask for a dime after success.😤

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

What? why they kicked theirs kids of the streets? That’s was messed up.😱😐

[@Jaheartsjonas]

@@mizzjacquettaxx6974 did you watch the video? 🤔

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

@@Jaheartsjonas yes I did🙁

[@MPPG663]

@@mizzjacquettaxx6974 ... you must've been time traveling during that part lol.

[@crystalblake628]

@@MPPG663 right🤣

[@jeromewhite7681]

I'm glad Tweety and T-Low overcame their childhood trauma

[@thethrowbackkidd]

Today is also the 25th Anniversary of their debut album releasing, “Rated Next”. Y’all go stream that!

[@kenyettaready]

Cant believe it's been that long

[@winter_s_44]

Jesus, I’m old.

[@Jac735]

Haaa i was 7 years old at the time wow

[@AmoMe2009]

Y’all can’t tell me RL ain’t a fine piece of man 😍 Damn he aged well!!!

[@danavixen6274]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@aminah761]

Yess

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

Facts I use to and still have the biggest crush on RL

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

I was soooo in love with him! 😍

[@AmoMe2009]

@@JuicyPopEntertainment Yaaaaas!!!!!!! His body and that beard these days is so damn scrumptious!

[@vellabme]

Bruh they were singing about getting hard in the club and we were just singing away. Man the 90’s really pulled the wool over our eyes lol!

[@DrLadyBugM]

When I hear certain songs from then, I'm like wow I was singing that in middle school?

[@crystallight328]

@@DrLadyBugM we were young and didn’t know what that stuff meant.😂😂

[@MsNotzi]

I was in high school by the time the song dropped, so I knew what he was talking about...but I had never felt that "poke" when dancing with a boy. When I graduated a few years later, I went clubbing for real for the very first time and was grinding against a dude during an up-tempo song. I felt the poke. 😂😂 Side Note: Now, when it came to songs like "Do Me, Baby," "I Touch Myself," and "Me So Horny," I was a lot younger when they came out. I'd sing those songs to the top of my lungs and had no idea what they were really singing about. 🤣🤣

[@caligirl10]

I used to get embarrassed when I was in the car with my mom and that song came on 😂😂😂

[@saviorself1164]

​@MsNotzi shortly before "Me So Horny" came out, George Michael had a song called "I Want Your Sex" I was maybe 4 or 5 and my mother has me on an old VHS tape, singing that song at my sister's birthday party. I had no idea what I was saying. I didn't know what any of that meant. Kids at that age are like parrots. They repeat everything they hear and I was no exception

[@AndreP1524]

Man I use to ALWAYS get RL and Teddy Riley mixed up when I was younger 😂

[@Same_ol_jee]

I definitely see it now that u said something 😂😂

[@ms.payton1458]

Hahaha I've always thought they look alike!

[@brandonbates9259]

I knew I wasn't tripping 🤣🤣 they might as well be the same person

[@brandydanielle6212]

I thought they were related lol

[@TrvisXXIII]

Everybody did haha

[@Jaheartsjonas]

One of my fave underrated songs featuring Next is Anything by Jaheim ❤

[@951oct]

RL helped produce some gems in the early 2000s!

[@brownparkproductions3488]

“We Can’t Be Friends” 😭 “The Best Man I Can Be” 😭

[@thebrownbaldy]

Their upbringing is an an example of toxic parenting and what NOT TO TELL/ DO TO your children. Their hits in the 90s spoke for themselves and still remain club and radio bangers till this day.

[@latenighthub]

to this day!!

[@AmoMe2009]

Fun fact: They had a song with Destiny’s Child called IF YOU LEAVE! Love that song.

[@aphillyate1]

RL was the Beyonce of the Next.

[@AlanaGurl]

One of my favorite songs 😊

[@AmoMe2009]

@@AlanaGurl that whole album is EVERYTHING on EVERYTHING. Check it out if you never heard it.

[@darlineb426]

That's my favorite song from TWOTW

[@AmoMe2009]

@@darlineb426 besides DAYDREAM by Mariah Carey, TWOTW is my favorite album of all time!

[@djwalkerfemaledj]

They’re song Wifey is a R&B classic🎉❤

[@iamtracywilson]

How could RL dad NOT see his talent! This voice was meant to be heard by the world. Anyone can see how passionate he was/is about music so to put him down and try to take it away is denying his purpose which is probably why he attempted suicide. I'm so glad he didn't! He is one of my favorite singers from that time... I hope his dad finally got with the program.

[@lorethajohnson8140]

I agree, what his father should have did was give him advice such as pursuing education incase music didn't work. But not put his son down. Teenagers are fragile and need alot of love even boys.

[@nehsangbong7259]

Too Close is still a bop. That's all I've got say 🙌🏽.

[@chick-fil-agal2264]

Enough said💯💥

[@thepubknight6144]

it was one my 1999 graduation class' songs on our graduation soundtrack, i remember how big that song was everyone was listening to it, it was the song of the year too

[@ytallowskids2seedepravityb219]

Why you always LYING LOL

[@nehsangbong7259]

@@ytallowskids2seedepravityb219 😂😂

[@LaPotraBellaca]

their Unsung episode had my jaw on the floor.

[@saj8]

Let's call it for what it is: Next had some toxic-ass parents, especially RL's father, who should be ashamed for trying to hold his own son back.

[@imalwaysright]

yes - all that talent - vocals and songwriting

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

@@imalwaysright the singer case went through something similar his dad was a devout jehovah's witness and didn't believe in singing devilish music so he left home to pursue his career .

[@Frank.and.Beanzz]

Wow. Especially RL's father. He didn't support his sons dream but he did stick around to support his son. Not all talented people make it big. Yet the 2 brothers mother kicked them out whilst young. But u say Especially RL's father. What's wrong with u? U got ur priorities mixed up.

[@danavixen6274]

I'm usually not into sampling but using the Kurtis Blow Christmas song for Too Close was exceptional. Butta Love is one of my FAVORITE 90s love jams! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@3hooks100]

WOW! That's right!!

[@cammyr12Productions]

That 2015 parody lowkey brought the boys back together

[@lbtheking97]

To this day, the song "Too Close" always brought me back to that viral video. Funny AF😂.

[@purplewitchtarotanddivinat5680]

Can you do a video about Blu Cantrell? And Nivea as well? I still love Don’t Mess With My Man and Hit Em Up Style 😂

[@leelee185]

I believe real reality gossip which is similar to this channel has a video on blue Cantrell.

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

I swear RL looking like young teddy riley from guy and blackstreet😲😌

[@MsTwilightSpeaks]

Yessss

[@scooblov]

RL has issues. If my old art gets new live through a parity, why in the world would I be mad? That’s new money!

[@beaniegee5129]

Next also appeared on Sister, Sister and performed Too Close

[@beaniegee5129]

Too Close is still a Summer Cookout classic

[@beaniegee5129]

Happy 25th anniversary to Next's debut album Rated Next!!

[@D-Will2k]

Classic

[@tvlover4499]

“You are my high” is one the shortest sweetest interludes. Loved that and still wished it was a full song. That viral video was hilarioussss!

[@abiola33]

The way I use to had to a double-take whenever I would see RL because of how he reminds me of Teddy Riley!

[@weirdlyuniquebih632]

Their backstories are pure examples of all children deserve a parent but not all parents deserves children

[@Progressive.G]

Glad to see these guys have stayed a group through all the drama

[@siedahholmes5031]

I wonder if RL severed ties with his father completely or if they were able to make things right? His father was wrong for all his actions. You don't hold your child back from their dreams. I also wonder if RL had a "I told you so" moment with his dad? QTNA🤔

[@brandydanielle6212]

Oct 7th I can't wait!! I'm going to see Next, 112, Monica, Tamar, Tevin and Dru Hill in concert!! I know it's gonna be lit!!!!!!

[@darrylcarter3691]

Such a shame what the group had to go through with they family.

[@beverlicollins2871]

They had some big hits..people still vibing to their classics young and old! Especially "Too Close"and "Wifey"! I hate they split up, but made their mark in music and will always be some R&B kings!!!💯🔥💞🎵

[@jessicaaudate]

Kicked out the house at 12?!

[@aphillyate1]

RL was the STAR. It's a shame he didn't really capitalize.

[@Katkayz]

Maybe he didn’t have the right producers

[@jhanturandall2519]

His solo album didn’t allow him to show his true range imo

[@KDBetter]

It’s the #whyyoualwayslying hashtag for me 😂😂

[@cierram2522]

You also forgot to mention that when RL went solo the first time, he worked with the singer Jahiem and wrote for his first album.

[@YouAhdaMnLie]

Butta Love was the first dance I ever slow danced to.

[@doreensika837]

I had the biggest crush on RL. I loved next, mind you I was only like 6 or 7. I love wifey, too close. I remember too close being redone by a group in the Uk called Blue. Thanks for doing this so much memories. ❤

[@beaniegee5129]

Next definitely deserves their flowers while they're still here

[@_dark_170]

WQRL legit sounds like a radio station. They could've used that as a theme for their album, one section could've contained more uptempo songs, and the other section could've been strictly a "quiet storm" vibe. So much potential there.

[@desid4122]

I saw them this summer at a concert and they were great!

[@ECG3485]

"Wifey" is always one of the 90s best jams 🎶🎧

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

Woo Wee Doggies!! The dramas one has to endure to be in a group. All of the ins & outs...lefts & rights. Everything shoulda been discussed, typed up and signed before embarking on being a group. There's always one who thinks he deserves more and that's where things get funky. That angered me to hear about their childhoods but they overcame it all. I'm happy they're still performing.

[@specialk0122]

Too close is a classic 😍😍😍

[@PharaohLawLess1]

The video Butter Love was shot at 31 Chambers St in Manhattan NY. I worked in that building from time to time and I’m telling y’all now THERE ARE GHOST RUNNING ALL UP AND DOWN IN THERE

[@cleftheart1969]

Blue a UK boy band did a nice cover of too close... and there was incest abuse with tweety and t low mom and grandfather their sister died young due inbreeding .. it was said on unsung so sad😢

[@kukui79]

Holy crap, I did not know that. The really sick thing is that it likely went on for a few generations, since it usually takes more than one instance for inbreeding to get to the point of being life-threatening.

[@beaniegee5129]

Big Pun also appeared on the Remix to Next's song I Still Love You

[@Profess84]

A lot of talented people are from Gary, Indiana. Back in the day, I thought RL related to Teddy Riley.

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

Too close is such a badass jam. Me and my mama loves it😍😍✨

[@excaliber8713]

Can you do a video on. The rap group Crucial Conflict ? I always wanted to know what happened to them

[@Patrxck87]

Chicago legends!

[@nubianpisces9874]

They’re in the middle of the barn, silly! 😂 Real talk though I want this update on them too!

[@Patrxck87]

​@@nubianpisces9874 I can't help wondering what activities they are partaking in?

[@Katkayz]

It would be dope

[@carameldiva5131]

I want this update too. I f^credit with them hard when they first came out.

[@Jaheartsjonas]

2:55 since you mentioned them in this video, I've been asking for a min for you to make a video on The Sounds of Blackness, just a reminder 😂

[@roccopaolino463]

RL was the headliner but Tweet and TLow are not two to be messed with. They are talented and can make it back if they put things aside

[@moneyneeded9979]

Can you make a video about Prince protégé Tamar Davis who was an original member of Destiny's child

[@iamme4494]

RL was my favorite but he always asked for discounts when I worked at foot action in 01

[@MsTwilightSpeaks]

He was broke

[@iamme4494]

@@MsTwilightSpeaks is he still broke?

[@imalwaysright]

I never knew all this. All that talent with so much tragedy.

[@zanejones8558]

Next had one of the best RnB song of the the late 90 too close and butter love that whole cd was 🔥

[@Michaelkaydee]

7:36 "Jesus take the wheel" had me dying 🤣

[@yaayaadavis]

Please can do Imajin next? ☺️🙏🏾 Love your content!

[@kd1607]

R.L is just toooo fine

[@chick-fil-agal2264]

Next was group back in the days, well heck I still jam to them.

[@nicolesherman8974]

The meaning behind Too Close has been… rather interesting chile.

[@jonightshade2252]

I was 12 the first time I heard the uncensored version, and I was sitting with older sister who was in her 20s. I was mortified when I heard him say “I wonder if she can tell I’m hard right now, hmmmm.” My sister also wanted to sink through the floor 🤣🤣🤣

[@Listening4n0w]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣"His non black wife."

[@amandadunn7678]

I was wondering if any of the members were ever pissed about the parody.🤣 But, lowkey... the parody slaps harder than the actual song ever did, imo.🤣

[@2handle.]

Why the F you lyin?!

[@amandadunn7678]

@@MrsJetSkiB I know you meant that as an insult but, nowhere near 19. I was 18 when that song came out, and I always felt ut was kinda of weak.

[@bellezbubbles238]

I used to love "Too Close" so much, but now I can't listen to it anymore without thinking of that viral Vine song... Damn you Internet! Still great band though

[@dtcarpediem]

Not sure if he ever dealt with it but based on this story RL having low self esteem seems like it’s hurt him a lot throughout his life. I know just in my case my low self esteem will have me reading into shit that never happened or I’ll have a I gotta get you before you even have a chance to get me mentality. Therapy has helped a lot but I’m still a work in progress when it comes to fully trusting people.

[@Goji01Films]

I was really hoping you guys would do a video on Next!

[@jusschillin]

It'll always be an R.L., a Mick Jagger, a Busta Rhymes, a Justin Timberlake, a David Ruffin, a Speech, a Steven Tyler, and a Bobby Brown in every group unfortunately

[@saj8]

Only difference is that Busta wasn't the one that split LONS up.

[@jusschillin]

@@saj8 Good point!!!

[@mrpostman730]

@@saj8 yea Charlie Brown FUQ’d that Up!

[@mrsain19]

i agree, but im indifferent about Bobby Brown being included. Because all of NE is next level.

[@jeromewhite7681]

Can you do Koffee Brown?

[@MsNotzi]

I always loved Next. To this day, I still play "Butta Love" on a regular basis. I still jam to "Too Close" and "Wifey," too. I'm just sorry to hear that there was so much drama between the fellas.

[@itsnoahonfire]

It was always TWEET the freak for me LOL

[@scooblov]

He causous on anyone that’s been that close to hurting themselves like that. They suffer from serious rejection and will see it often in places where it’s not. I believe the brothers tried to keep him in the loop, but him going solo over and over definitely hurt the group. It was just too soon!

[@alfonsogreen2722]

They been through a lot as kids but then became successful as the group Next

[@lamontsgymandcustomknives7385]

#NEXT one of my favorites #90smusic

[@dymplez02]

Still on of my favorite groups.

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

I still enjoy the debut song "Butta Love" from my pre-teen years. And enjoy songs "Too Close" and "Wifey". I greatly enjoy the harsh song "Beauty Queen", ha! Thank you for sharing. 13oct22

[@solgodhand]

R.L is Juniors double from my wife and kids...just sayin...

[@trnigyul]

That head tho 😂😂

[@LaCheleWallace]

I have to be honest, Sis. All I know is they debut LP. I don't know the rest of they catalog. I never bothered to follow up. It wasn't them. It was me. I just...eh. I just didn't care. The singles from they debut will always be undeniable, but my favorites ended up being _Penetration_ feat. Naughty by Nature and _Taste So Good._ A lot of folks sleep on _I Still Love You,_ but that's my favorite single after _Too Close._ _Too Close_ is everything that I love about the 7th grade: school dances, Charlotte Russe, Bebe, Old Navy, Urban Decay, R&B and Calvin Klein shades. R.L. doesn't get enough credit for his vocals. He can sang. Ah, the '90s...😍😍

[@Diz_27]

MAN R.L. KNOW DAMN WELL HE IS FINE!!! 😍

[@ericgaskins571]

God i remember when "too close" came out. Man i feel old. They dont make groups like this anymore.

[@KINGBLACK973NJ]

Im 36 and here after discovering and watching music video "imagine that" trying to figure out why im 22 years late but importantly trying to figure out what happened to good music I was 11 when Butta love dropped and man we use to be singing that in the house around that time But i see why i like this group cause we been through similar shit

[@mimielliott891]

Love thier music, music back then was awesome.

[@jessj1]

Not catch these hands 😂

[@crystallight328]

We can’t be friend is my song

[@preposteroussvideos]

I Never miss an upload

[@thegworlsarefighting]

Tweet looks like the trade

[@Michaelkaydee]

I bought every single album without realising that there was this much drama behind the scenes

[@TrvisXXIII]

I had a brother in law that looked identical to T-Low lol all of our family didn’t know his name in the group and would say “look, it’s Danny! He’s in the music video” 😂

[@vashtikelly6837]

SOMETIMES AND AT CERTAIN ANGLES "RL' LOOKS A LOT LIKE TEDDY RILEY......

[@petrwore]

We need new album next ❤️

[@Shortcake74]

RL remind me of Teddy Riley

[@trnigyul]

Yes i remember back in the day I thought RL looked like Teddy Riley and Tweet reminded me of Jamie Foxx

[@steviemcqueen2547]

wow. What kind of parent kicks their children out at the of 12

[@ebtheceleb7933]

That tweed or tweet dude was sweating mad hard while the other two were chill😮

[@kenyettaready]

My fave song of there's is Butta Luv.

[@junkscorpion7011]

Whoa this was unexpectly dark😮

[@MsTwilightSpeaks]

He was gone put them paws on him 😂

[@deeblade]

Good stuff

[@oliverrando6463]

This group was so dope

[@db7234]

They were very popular. However, I NEVER liked any of their music. Glad to see they were able to make things work & come together

[@williamrobinson8859]

T look like corey holcomb