TLCs Chilli Denies Trump Support After Donation Reports

TLC singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas addressed public backlash this weekend, clarifying that she does not support former President Donald Trump after federal records revealed donations to his campaign and related Republican groups during the 2024 election cycle. The 55-year-old performer, known for hits like "No Scrubs" and "Waterfalls," also explained an accidental social media repost of a conspiracy theory about former First Lady Michelle Obama.

The controversy emerged earlier this month when online users noticed Thomas had shared an Instagram post promoting a debunked claim that Michelle Obama had registered to vote as male in Illinois in 1994, accompanied by manipulated images. The post was quickly deleted, but screenshots spread widely on platforms like Reddit, drawing criticism for perpetuating unfounded rumors about the former first lady's gender. Thomas, who resides in Stone Mountain, Georgia, responded in a video statement, emphasizing her respect for the Obamas.

"I have the utmost respect and admiration for Michelle Obama, and I would never say or do anything that is disrespectful to her or to any woman," Thomas said. She attributed the repost to a lack of familiarity...