Rozonda Thomas Biography
The Atlantis born singer, Rozonda Thomas, is well known as a former member of the TLC group in the early 1990s performing under the nickname “Chilli”. She has been in the spotlight since the 20th century. Additionally, she has also made guest appearances on several TV shows such as ‘The Parkers’ and ‘Strong Medicine’.
Rozonda Thomas Education
Thomas attended Benjamin E.Mays High School in 1989. During this time, she became a dancer and worked as a backup dancer for Damian Dame. She was part of LaFace Record during the time.
Rozonda Thomas TLC
She was first a dancer for Damian Dame. 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 have sold more. Chilli has won four Grammy Awards for her work with TLC.
After Lisa’s death, ‘Left Eye’, a member of TLC in 2002, Rozonda and Tionne they performed as a duo. The duo has performed in Asia after the death of Lisa. Rozonda and Watkins had been signed as producers in the bioproduction of TLC on air(2013). In the reality show, Keke Palmer was playing the role of Rozonda in CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story.
Rozonda Thomas Age
Rozonda Ocelian Thomas was born on 27th February 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia. She celebrates her birthday every 27th of February of every year.
Rozonda Thomas Family
Her parents are from mixe ethnic, Abdul Ali(father) and Ava Thomas(mother). Her father is of Arab and Indian descent whereas her mother belongs to African descent. Due to this, she belongs to mixed ethnicity (Middle Eastern, East Indian, African American, possibly Native American. Abdul is currently working as an Atlantic City casino worker.
Thomas first met her father when she was twenty-five. As she was meeting her father, she allowed the Sally Jessy Raphael television talk show to air footage of her meeting her father for the first time in 1996.
Rozonda Thomas Husband
Her dating life started with the famous American film producer Dallas Austin. Thomas was seen with Usher Raymond in 2001 and he was considered 6 years younger than her. In 2013 during bet interview, Rozonda confirmed to be in a relationship with Usher which ended in 2003.
Later on, she dated Brad James in 2015. However, the two broke up due to invalid reasons. Before dating Brad, Rozonda was dating Wayne Brad, a comedian, in 2014. The famous rapper, Nick Cannon, has been spotted several times with Rozonda. Additionally, they have been seen kissing at the WDKX Summerfest Concert backstage in 2016.
In 2018, Rozonda stated to be in a relationship with a guy from her race. She further adds to say she did this as part of the influence on her other black women. However, his current date has not yet been revealed.
Son
She got pregnant with Dallas Austin at an early age. However, she had her first baby put up for abortion and later had a son, Tron Austin in June 1997. Tron turns out to be a musician. The duo broke up even before it was time for tying their knots. Tron Austin has been a victim of cyberbullying which made her mother speak about this. Austin was an easy target for cyberbullying due to his questioned sexuality. He did solve this through a petition from change.org.
The petition was to delete the article and stop the gossips followed by it. It was then deleted and an apology followed.
Rozonda Thomas Body Measurements
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- Height: 5feet
- Weight: 55kgs
- Body Shape: Slim
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Eye Color: Black
Rozonda Thomas the Net worth
The famous former TLC member ‘Chilli’, has an estimated net worth of $15million. She has earned this through her acting, music and philanthropist career.
Rozonda Thomas Solo career
Thomas began working on her solo album in 2000 after the completion of promotion for TLC’s third album, FanMail (1999). She left producing and started working on the coming TLC album, 3D. Controversies about her signing a 4-album deal with Akon label- Kon Live Distribution made the news in 2006. However, she said the rumors were false but she had the offers made on her table.
The TLC Album was however not released due to delays and conflict but it was named Bipolar. Later on, Missy Elliot’s work was rumored to be in the album. Also, a copy of T-Pain and Tricky Stewart was part of the Album. Leaks of the album were all over in 2006 and 2008 for example ‘Gmeproof’ featuring T-Boz. Also, ‘Straight Jack’ featuring Missy Elliot was a leak in 2007.
Additionally, in January 2016, she released a new solo single, “Body”, which served to promote her new fitness workout campaign.
Rozonda Thomas Acting
Thomas made guest appearances on television shows such as The Parkers, That 70s Show, Living Single and Strong Medicine. Rozonda has played a role in ‘Jump’ by Kriss Kross.
She was featured in the made-for-television movies A Diva’s Christmas Carol and Love Song (with Monica) and in the film Snow Day in 2000. Thomas was a co-starring in Ticker and House Party 3 in 2001. Additionally, she plays a role in Hav Plenty in 1998. Here cameo appearances include at VH1 reality show- Single Ladies. She appeared again on the show’s second season performing her unreleased track, “Flirt,” written by Tiyon “TC” Mack and produced by Soundz.
‘What Chilli Wants’ is a film that talks about Rozonda finding love and managing her life with Tionna Tee Smalls. The first season premiered in 2010 April and the second was in 2011 January. She became a part of ‘Team Guy’ in 2013 for the 2nd season of Food Networks. Additionally, she posed nude for PETA anti-circus ad campaign. Additionally, she was on WWE Countdown in episode 14.
An announcement about her joining ‘Marshal’ was made in 2016 where she plays the role of Zora Neale Hurston.
Rozonda Thomas Philanthropy
Thomas and the rest of the members of TLC were big proponents of encouraging safe sex. In the song, ‘Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg’, Rozonda and her team were in condoms. Additionally, in 2003, Thomas and Watkins teamed up with Agouron Pharmaceuticals to create a national education program about HIV/AIDS. This program aids in information about the cure and prevention of HIV/AIDS.
In 2012, Thomas started a non-profit organization called Chilli’s Crew. ‘Chilli’s Crew’ is an Atlanta based program targeting teenage girls(13-17) and helping them boost their self-esteem. Additionally, she does marketing for Handbags under th name ‘Chilli’.