Rozonda Ocelean "Chilli" Thomas (born February 27, 1971) is an American dancer, singer-songwriter, actress, and television personality who rose to fame in the early 1990s as a member of group TLC, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.

Biography

At age 20 Thomas became pregnant by producer Dallas Austin, however due to career aspirations and the outside pressures, she aborted the pregnancy. On her show, What Chilli Wants, she would reveal having regretted the decision. Thomas and Austin continued their relationship, and would later have one son, Tron Austin (born June 2, 1997). Following Thomas' breakup with Austin, she became involved with singer Usher and was featured in his music videos ("U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad.") She also markets a line of handbags called Bags by Chilli.