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Career
Active 1991 – present
Biography
About Tionne Watkins
Tionne Watkins, born April 26, 1970, is an American singer known professionally as T-Boz. She rose to fame in the early 1990s as a member of the girl group TLC. With TLC, she won four Grammy Awards. The trio formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1991, and its name stands for T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli. Watkins, along with Lisa Lopes and Rozonda Thomas, helped make TLC one of the first R&B and hip hop stars of the decade. She has been active since 1991, starting around age 21, and continues to be involved in music. Tionne was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and is of Black ethnicity.
- Years Active1991-present (started around 21 years old; 35 years active)
- BirthplaceDes Moines, Iowa, United States
- EthnicityBlack
Frequently asked
How did TLC get its name?
TLC is an acronym for the members' stage names: T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli.
What was the original lineup of TLC?
TLC consisted of Tionne Watkins (T-Boz), Lisa Lopes (Left Eye), and Rozonda Thomas (Chilli).
How many Grammy Awards has Tionne Watkins won?
She has won four Grammy Awards as part of TLC.
Did you know
- Tionne Watkins is also known by her stage name T-Boz, which is part of the group's name TLC.
- TLC formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1991, though Watkins was born in Des Moines, Iowa.
- Her career has spanned over 35 years, starting in 1991 when she was about 21 years old.
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