Rozonda Ocelean Thomas (born February 27, 1971),best known by her stage name Chilli, is an American R&B singer and actress who rose to fame as one third of the successful R&B/Hip-Hop/Pop girl group TLC. In 1991, she joined TLC, replacing founding member Crystal Jones, and was nicknamed “Chilli” so that the group could retain the name TLC. The group went on to sell over 40 million records worldwide; solidifying themselves as one of greatest selling girl groups of all-time.