TLC Through The Years: Photos Of The ‘No Scrubs’ Singers Then & Now

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January 5, 2023 12:49PM EST

TLC’s mark on R&B is undeniable. See photos of the trio here.

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TLC: Then & Now

TLC: Then & Now — TLC was one of the biggest R&B acts of the 90s. The trio, which was made up of Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, was formed in Atlanta in 1990. They released their debut album in 1992, and it was off.

The group released CrazySexyCool in 1994, giving the world the songs “Creep” and “Waterfalls.” Their next album was 1999’s FanMail, which featured the songs “No Scrubs” and “Unpretty.” That was followed with 3D (2002.) Sadly, Left Eye died in a car crash in Apr. 2002. The remaining two released the self-titled TLC in 2017.

TLC had so many memorable red-carpet appearances during their run. Here, they repped spraypainted styles and light denim at the 1992 Billboard Music Awards.

Want to see how TLC evolved over time? Check out photos of the band from their start in the 90s until their abrupt end.

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TLC & Dr. Dre In 1994

TLC & Dr. Dre In 1994 — TLC poses with Dr. Dre during the 21 annual Music Awards in LA in 1994. The girls wore condoms on their clothes to promote a message of safe sex. T-Boz appears left, while Left Eye is center, and Chilli chills on the right.

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TLC At The 1995 VMAs

TLC At The 1995 VMAs — TLC looked great outside of the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards. They wore fashionably ragged canvas looks and seemed to be having a great time.

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TLC In 1995

TLC In 1995 — TLC banded together during the 1995 MTV Movie Awards. Each looked great in black attire.

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TLC Wins A 1995 Billboard Award

TLC Wins A 1995 Billboard Award — TLC was thrilled to win their 1995 Billboard Music Awards. T-Boz couldn’t be there, so the other two carried a cut out as they accepted awards for artist of the year, R&B artist and R&B single of the year.

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TLC Wins At The 1996 Grammys

TLC Wins At The 1996 Grammys — TLC didn’t come home empty handed from the 1996 Grammys. They took homesix trophies that year.

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TLC In 1996

TLC In 1996 — Pajama party! TLC went with silky PJ-inspired looks for the 10th Annual Soul Train Awards in 1996.

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TLC Wins A 1999 VMA

TLC Wins A 1999 VMA — TLC looked futuristic when they accepted their award for best group video for their song “No Scrubs.” behind them, producer Sean “Puffy” Combs looked on.

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TLC At The 1999 Kids Choice Awards

TLC At The 1999 Kids Choice Awards — Colorful! TLC looked super Y2K in their mesh cut out tops and cargos during the 1999 Kids Choice Awards.

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TLC At The 2000 Grammys

TLC At The 2000 Grammys — Winners! TLC, from left, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Rozonda “Chili” Thomas and Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes beam while accepting the Grammy for best R&B album for “FanMail” on February 23, 2000.

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TLC Plays The 2013 American Music Awards

TLC Plays The 2013 American Music Awards — Chilli, foreground from right, and T-Boz performed with Lil Mama on stage at the American Music Awards on Nov. 24, 2013. They’ve been performing as a duo following Left Eye’s death.

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TLC At The 2013 American Music Awards

TLC At The 2013 American Music Awards — Each lady of TLC went with their own style for the 2013 American Music Awards. T-ox rocked leather while Chilli went with a boho top and blue maxi skirt.

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TLC At iHeartRadio Music Festival 2013

TLC At iHeartRadio Music Festival 2013 — TLC’s Chilli (left) leaned on T-Boz during the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festiva in Las Vegas. Their leather looks featured rhinestones and tons of cleavage.

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TLC At The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards

TLC At The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards — Chili and T Boz of TLC were super chic during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. Chilli bared her famous abs while T-Boz went with a lingerie-inspired top.

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TLC Plays VH1’s Super Bowl Blitz

TLC Plays VH1’s Super Bowl Blitz — Game on! TLC got the crowd going during VH1’s Super Bowl Blitz in 2014. Both ladies wore black industrial-inspired outfits.

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TLC Wows VH1’s Super Bowl Blitz

TLC Wows VH1’s Super Bowl Blitz — VH1’s Super Bowl Blitz looked like a great TLC concert. The ladies later switched into orange.

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TLC Plays Atlanta

TLC Plays Atlanta — Shine on! The ladies of TLC looked cyber-glam in iredecent overalls durin a show in Atlanta.

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TLC At Big Hits Throwback Fest

TLC At Big Hits Throwback Fest — Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins and Rozonda Thomas of TLC posed backstage duirn the Big Hits Throwback Fest in Newark, New Jersey on Mar. 26, 2016. They were in custom sweatsuits with patches and zippers galore.

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TLC Plays Big Hits Throwback Fest

TLC Plays Big Hits Throwback Fest — TLC hyped up the crowd during the 2016 Big Hits Throwback Fest. Fans were screaming and the audience was packed.

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TLC Plays Mighty Hoopla Festival

TLC Plays Mighty Hoopla Festival — TLC plays Mighty Hoopla Festival in London on Jun. 3, 2018. They looked cool in sand-hued ensembles.

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TLC At The 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

TLC At The 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — Double trouble! TLC’s Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins and Chilli wore white puffer coats and fur hats to the 93rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in28, 2019.

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TLC Waves At The Parade

TLC Waves At The Parade — Float on! TLC had to honor of entertaining the 93rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day. Between songs, they waved to fans from the float.

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TLC Plays The Future is Female

TLC Plays The Future is Female — TLC took the stage for the Future is Female Opening Concert on Sep. 23, 2019. Their red looks were great for the concert.

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TLC In 2019

TLC In 2019 — T-Boz got into it during TLC’s 2019 show in New York. Behind her, Chilli backed things up with her dance moves.

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TLC In Detroit

TLC In Detroit — TLC brought down the house during their Aug. 17, 2019 concert at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Detroit. Their ultra-fringey looks made their dance moves stand out too.

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