Chilli is setting the record straight.
Over the weekend, the TLC singer, whose real name is Rozonda Thomas, took to Instagram to address a flurry of backlash after The Independent obtained records revealing she donated to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Against a purple background, she clarified:
“I WANT TO BE CLEAR: I am not MAGA and do not support any of the many policies that are causing great harm to the American people.”
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Chilli went on to call her donations a “mistake.”
“I made a mistake too many make: I did not read the fine print. I thought I was supporting causes against human trafficking and for veterans, two things I care deeply about as my dad is a veteran and everyone knows I love children.”
According to The Independent, Chilli donated $210.60 to WinRed, $340.60 to the Trump National Committee JFC, and $486.54 to Never Surrender Inc. Oof… The 55-year-old signed off:
“I have learned a valuable lesson and ask for grace as I navigate this. Love, Chilli”
What a messy situation! But it gets even messier… In the second slide of her post, the Waterfalls singer addressed ANOTHER baffling move — this time pertaining to her Instagram reposts.
According to multiple outlets, Chilli re-shared a post perpetuating a far-right conspiracy theory about Michelle Obama. But she claims it was all an accident:
“Hey guys, I wanted to come on here to address a few things that are circulating on the Internet that’s very concerning to me. Let me say this first: 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. I would never do that.”
According to her, the repost happened without her knowledge:
“I had no clue that this repost had happened until I started getting phone calls and text messages from everybody, and I immediately went to my page to see what was going on. Now mind you, I’m not very computer savvy, so I’m looking for this repost button, and I see that all of these buttons are very, very close to each other. Clearly I was scrolling and my thumb hit the repost button.”
She concluded:
“Again, I had no clue that something like this happened until I got all the calls.”
That’s a WILD situation… We guess she better brush up on those social media skills. See her full post (below):
In her comments, fans were mixed on whether they believed her story or not:
“Unsure how you donate multiple times to Trump, Senate Republicans, and Ted Cruz ‘for the veterans’”
“Donating in 2024 to Trump and you THOUGHT you were helping vets?!”
“Damage control”
“Fine print??? It was bold and clear, that’s all I’m going to say. SMH”
“Don’t let it get to you but it’s great to hear your thoughts and support of woman children and vets”
“A true TLC fan is not worried about all that because if they are able, then they are going to show up despite the odds against them.This isn’t the first time one of them went through something and may not be the last.”
“The fact that you post and went live, to apologize shows a lot about your honesty and integrity”
“This happens to me all the time! Instagram needs to remove that repost button.”
“We live and learn.”
In a statement to People, a representative for the No Scrubs singer said it’s “unfortunate” Chilli’s “intentions are being misrepresented” as she “has always led with heart, compassion and a genuine desire to give back.” They further explained the mishap:
“The 17 donations currently being discussed were made over time, with many set up as automatic recurring contributions. From her perspective, these donations were directed toward causes she deeply believes in, specifically organizations focused on protecting children and supporting veterans. Chilli has been clear in her personal statement. She does not align with MAGA ideology, nor does she support any policies rooted in harm or division. Her life and career have reflected the opposite, a commitment to uplifting women, leading with empathy, and using her voice for positive impact.”
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