About
American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and former member of the R&B group TLC. Known for hits like “Creep” and “Waterfalls,” she became a prominent figure in the 1990s music scene. Post TLC’s hiatus, she ventured into television and film.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Rozonda Ocielian “Chilli” Thomas |
| Date of Birth | 27th February 1971 |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, dancer, actress, television personality, model |
| Marital Status | Dating |
| Boyfriend | Wayne Brady |
| Net Worth | $8 million |
| Founded NGO | ‘Chilli’s Crew’ |
| Songs | Ooooooohhh… On the TLC Tip (1992), CrazySexyCool (1994), FanMail (1999), and more. |
| Associated Acts | TLC, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, Usher, Dallas Austin |
| Website | Fit Chilli |
Before Fame
Born in Columbus, Georgia, “Chilli” attended Benjamin Elijah Mays High School, graduating in 1989. Her multicultural roots include a Bengali father, Abdul Ali, and an African American mother, Ava Thomas. A pivotal moment in her life was meeting her father for the first time on the Sally Jessy Raphael show at 25. Raised primarily by her mother, her great grandmother introduced her to the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Trivia
- Part of the history-making trio TLC, known as the best-selling girl group of the 20th century.
- Played a supporting role in the 2017 biographical film, ‘Marshall.’
- Worked on her debut solo album in the early 2000s before refocusing on TLC’s fourth album, ‘3D.’
Family Life
“Chilli” has a diverse family background with her father being of Bengali origin and her mother being African American. As of now, she’s dating Wayne Brady.
Associated With
She achieved great success with TLC alongside Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. Over the years, she has also collaborated with artists like Usher and Dallas Austin.
