Tron Austin, the son of TLC’s Chilli and producer, Dallas Austin, is celebrating a special milestone – becoming a father. Both at the age of 53, Chilli and Dallas are now proud grandparents. Tron and his wife, Jeong Ah Wang, have welcomed their daughter, Lua, into the world, bringing incredible joy to the fam.’

Tron took to Instagram to share the news, posting a cool photo of himself, Wang, and their newborn daughter cuddled up in a hospital bed. Expressing his excitement, he wrote, “We are officially parents!!” The couple’s daughter arrived a bit earlier than expected, surprising them with her early arrival.

Tron expressed his pride in Wang’s bravery and courage, considering that they were not expecting their daughter for another three days. He emphasized how grateful he was for their little family, calling it a dream come true.

“On this day March 2nd , 2024 at 1:59pm 6.173 LBS/2.8kg an angel from heaven was born our beautiful daughter LUA婁娥) we are officially parents !! So let me tell you guys something, She was scheduled for March 6th on a Wednesday but nope she wanted to come sooner! This morning my wives water broke at 7am and we immediately got packed as soon as we could and headed to the hospital which is a hour and thirty minutes drive from where we are btw. She went into an [emergency] C section at 1pm our nerves were high and our anxiety was through the roof but despite all of that she powered through and gave birth to a healthy beautiful baby girl!! I am so beyond proud of her bravery and courage to do this so off guard we literally expected 3 more days but God always has his plan first ! Eternally grateful to say we have officially started our family! This is a dream come true we started dating on September 22,2018 fast forward almost 6 years later we are married with our first child life’s journey has now truly begun!!!” – Tron Austin

Tron and his wifey tied the knot in December 2022, and their love and support for each other during their fertility journey have been unwavering. Tron posted touching pictures on his Instagram Story, showcasing their newborn daughter swaddled up and adorably bundled with Wang.

Reflecting on this new chapter of their lives, Tron stated his dedication to protecting and cherishing his wife and daughter. He acknowledged the blessings that have come their way and declared that he was put on this earth to be their guardian.

As Tron Austin and Jeong Ah Wang embark on this exciting adventure of parenthood, their love and devotion to their daughter, Lua, clearly shine bright. Congrats to Tron and his wife, Jeong, on becoming first-time parents! Lookin’ forward to seeing Chilli and Dallas doing what grandparents do– loving their precious new granddaughter, and sometimes spoiling her rotten 😉.

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One R&B singer had a privilege many old-school fans may have dreamed about as teenagers – kissing the one and only Michael Jackson! Back in the ’80s, the “Billie Jean” singer was probably considered the biggest crush any young girl could imagine. Now, one singer is confirming that the late, legendary performer was everything you probably dreamed about.

R&B singer, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, of TLC, was actually kissed by Michael Jackson, not once but twice! The former reality star, who hasn’t had the best luck finding love, actually gushed about Michael. She recounted her memorable moment with him and how it felt to be kissed by the one and only! Chilli also joked about how differently things would have been if she’d anticipated such a kiss.

Chilli: “Don’t nobody talk about Mike…that is my husband,” she said. “We kiss twice on the lips, thank you…The first time I met Michael Jackson we hugged. He was not going for the lips at first…he went here and I went like that, I got half the lips…The last time I was around him he grabbed my face and said, ‘I know that face!’…He grabbed me and kissed me right on the lips…Y’all know I don’t be kissing people like that but I would’a tongued him down…and I’m not easy girl, but I woulda been a sure thing.”

Although Chilli had little success finding love on her past reality series, What Chilli Wants, it’s quite clear she had a fervent love for the King of Pop! Based on some of past flings we’ve learned about MJ, he probably wouldn’t have mind taking Chilli up on her offer, just ask Madonna. 😉

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One R&B singer had a privilege many old-school fans may have dreamed about as teenagers – kissing the one and only Michael Jackson! Back in the ’80s, the “Billie Jean” singer was probably considered the biggest crush any young girl could imagine. Now, one singer is confirming that the late, legendary performer was everything you probably dreamed about.

R&B singer, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, of TLC, was actually kissed by Michael Jackson, not once but twice! The former reality star, who hasn’t had the best luck finding love, actually gushed about Michael. She recounted her memorable moment with him and how it felt to be kissed by the one and only! Chilli also joked about how differently things would have been if she’d anticipated such a kiss.

Chilli: “Don’t nobody talk about Mike…that is my husband,” she said. “We kiss twice on the lips, thank you…The first time I met Michael Jackson we hugged. He was not going for the lips at first…he went here and I went like that, I got half the lips…The last time I was around him he grabbed my face and said, ‘I know that face!’…He grabbed me and kissed me right on the lips…Y’all know I don’t be kissing people like that but I would’a tongued him down…and I’m not easy girl, but I woulda been a sure thing.”

Although Chilli had little success finding love on her past reality series, What Chilli Wants, it’s quite clear she had a fervent love for the King of Pop! Based on some of past flings we’ve learned about MJ, he probably wouldn’t have mind taking Chilli up on her offer, just ask Madonna. 😉

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ILOSM fam,’ we were having one of brainstorm sessions earlier today and the topic of TLC singer, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, came up. In particular, we were wondering what happened to her long lost sister who we hadn’t seen since 1996. Then we realized that most TLC fans never even knew Chilli had a sister. So we did a lil’ digging and came up with gold to share with y’all. Check out Chilli’s thicky-thick sister below…

MEET ROZONDA “CHILLI” THOMAS’ BIG SIS, MARNET “MARNI” ALI

Even though Chilli’s sister is now singing for the Lord and spreading her message of through gospel, that doesn’t mean that we can’t still give props where props is due- Chilli’s sis’ is a banger and she’s an equally talented singer too. Here she is…

Bam! Introducing Chilli’s sister, Marnet Ali, who now goes by the name, Marni Ali. See the family resemblance? Chilli and Marni share the same father, Abdul Ali. We’re not sure of her exact age, but its been confirmed that Marni is a few years older than her 50 year old baby sis,’ Chilli.

Ironically, Chilli and Marni didn’t grow up together, but they share the same love of music. Marni has been a contemporary gospel artist since the mid 90’s, around the same time TLC was crackin’…

They are now reportedly estranged. Marni revealed, in a Youtube interview, that “the devil” tore them apart, but she expressed that she hopes to reconnect with her sister one day in the near future.

Chilli & Marni met each under under VERY RARE circumstances and it all went down on national TV! You gotta see this…details below…

THE SALLY SHOW FOUND CHILLI’S SISTER & FAMILY, CHILLI BREAKS DOWN

FYI: By the time of their Sally appearance, Marni had just landed a record deal with Def Jam Records PRIOR to finding out Chilli was her sister- a move she was later grateful for because she didn’t want anyone to ever think that the only reason she got the deal was because of her famous sister.

MARNI ALI-WILLIAM’S MUSIC

Marni has released a lot of music throughout the years.

Her style is contemporary gospel and leans more toward a neutral feel that can sit well alongside more contemporary gospel artists, like Mary Mary and Kirk Franklin.

FUN FACTS ABOUT CHILLI’S SIS

Marni is the mother of four and grandmother of two. She’s also has a home design business.

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When it comes to tax woes, celebrities are usually targeted by ‘Uncle Sam’ and now Dallas Austin is the latest celebrity on the government’s list. According to The Jasmine Brand, the hit music producer has reportedly been accused of owing back taxes to the tune of $100,000. Now, reports have surfaced with the breakdown of the taxes he allegedly owes.

Taxes For Multiple Years:

It has been reported that ‘Uncle Sam’ is coming after Dallas Austin for taxes allegedly owed from 2015 and 2016. With both years combined, the Department of Internal Revenue has calculated that Dallas owes a total of $102,290.01. For 2015, the platinum-selling producer owes $45,798.33 and another $56,491.68 for 2016. The original amount he owed was only $69K for both tax years, but due to the penalties and interest he’s facing for the principal amount, the debt has increased by more than $30,000.

The latest reports about the tax debt from 2015 and 2016 follows a previous report about the federal tax lien Dallas Austin was hit with back in March. At the time, the document filed in the state of Georgia indicated that an amount of $250,997.27 was owed in unpaid taxes for 2016, alone.

Music and Side Hustles:

The latest news follows tons of reports about Dallas Austin’s success and side hustles over the years. We all know he’s had monumental success in the music industry producing Platinum-selling singles and albums that have topped the Billboard charts and earned numerous accolades. The Rowdy Records label owner has produced records for top artists like Monica, TLC, Sammie, Another Bad Creation, Boyz II Men, Gwen Stefani, Pink, and Madonna. At the age of 21, Dallas Austin was takin’ the music industry by storm producing some of the biggest hits from the 90s.

Named top R&B producer by Billboard magazine for 1991, Austin has created No. 1 hits for groups not old enough to vote. First he showed a penchant for coupling catchy lyrics with even catchier samples by writing hit songs for the all-boy band Another Bad Creation. At 19, Austin had written and produced eight of the 10 songs on “Cooleyhighharmony,” Boyz II Men’s multiplatinum debut album. More recently, he helped propel Atlanta’s TLC to the top of the charts with one of last summer’s most infectious hits, “Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg.” – LA Times

In addition to owning Rowdy Records, he currently owns and operates the Atlanta-based recording studio DARP (Dallas Austin Recording Projects). So, even though Dallas isn’t in the public eye as much as he used to be, he’s still makin’ big money.

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However, music isn’t the only way Dallas Austin he generates revenue. Over the years, he has branched out from music with other viable business ventures. Back in 2016, he made headlines when it was announced that he was renting his million-dollar home for $20,000 a month. For those who don’t know, Dallas Austin has a custom built, ultra-modern futuristic home that was featured on MTV Cribs years ago.

Dallas Austin, who has worked with the likes of Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and Madonna, is renting his 5,578-square-foot mansion at 5335 Northside Drive for $20,000 a month for a minimum term of six months.

Dallas Austin has not yet released a statement in response to the reports. In many cases, celebrities opt to silently deal with these types of issues. Hopefully, Dallas Austin works things out with Uncle Sam. Best of luck to Dallas Austin.

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They’re son, Tron Austin, has just graduated from Full Sail University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. Full Sail, it’s one of the most prestigious universities in the world of music, entertainment, media, arts, and technology. Like his Pops, Tron is a music producer and like his moms, Tron is also a music performer, he’s a rapper. Check out what Chilli (47) and Dallas (47) just posted about Tron’s big day below…

Chilli Celebrates With Son

Chilli posted video of herself and Tron outside of his graduation, with this caption:

My TRONSTER just graduated yall!!!! @timeflybye I am soooooo proud of u. All of the hard work of many late nights has paid off!!! Now, on to the next beginning of ur life and as always n forever I’ll be right there with you! I love u to pieces n then some! #bachelorofscience @fullsail graduate #myminimee #twinning #thankyouJesus

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjdQoeQAwXn/?taken-by=therealchilli

Dallas Austin Celebrates Their Son

Dallas Austin was beaming with pride when he shared video of Tron walking across the stage, with a caption that read:

Did I hear a bachelors degree in music production?! ?⚡️Yes I did ! You have to give your kids a better opportunity than u had .. that’s what makes the world a better place I love you @timeflybye no words could express how proud I am for you to be my son now-let’s get that fu*kin ROWDY boys baaaaaaagggggggg⚡️⚡️⚡️#proud

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjdvUOQAsic/?taken-by=dallasaustins

A few weeks ago, Dallas posted video of Tron’s interview in the studio, as he recorded his album. It’s evident that Dallas is proud, but also in constant awe of watching the kid, whose snotty nose he used to clean, become a man who has, in some ways, accomplished things Dallas didn’t have the opportunity to:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BipcDStg6go/?taken-by=dallasaustins

Their History Wasn’t Pretty, But They Made It

Dallas and Chilli’s past relationship had it’s fair share of hurdles. They dated for many years, when TLC first started on LaFace Records in the 1990’s, and Dallas was TLC’s producer. In a 2010 interview, Chilli tearfully admitted the heartbreak she felt after aborting her and Dallas’ first pregnancy, at 20 years old. She regretted that decision every day, but said she felt pressured to do it from the record label and also Dallas, who volunteered the $300 for the abortion.

Chilli then admitted her constant regret (of aborting their baby) was so unbearable, that several years later she felt the only way to repair it, was by having a baby… and it had to be with Dallas. Obviously, Dallas also wanted to have a baby with her too, by that time:

“It messed me up,” Chilli said through tears. “I don’t know; It just, it broke my spirit. […] I feel like I became kind of like not my strong self anymore. I felt like I gave in and I broke to what someone else wanted. And I would break down and I would just cry because I wasn’t a mommy. I cried almost every day for almost nine years and then I was caught up, I had to have a baby.”

Even though they’re no longer together, 21 years later, they feel very blessed to have Tron.

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Usher & Wife’s Separation Announcement

In a brief statement Usher and Grace issued to US Weekly, they stunned fans with the news:

Via US: “After much thought and consideration we have mutually decided to separate as a couple,” Usher, [39], and Miguel, 48, said in a joint statement to Us on Tuesday, March 6. “We remain deeply connected, loving friends who will continue supporting each other through the next phases of our lives. The enormous amount of love and respect that we have for each other will only increase as we move forward.”

It was also reported that Usher and Grace had already secretly separated for “a couple of months.”

Wife Shares Cryptic Messages Following Their Anouncement

Grace is known for giving cryptic messages on her Instagram page and shortly after they announced their split, she posted a few on her page. Her cryptic posts gave a combined vibe of the types of breakup messages within Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam’s “All Cried Out,” mixed with a hint of Mya’s “I’m Moving On,” and a dash of Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable.” Grace’s first post read: “In as much as you have suffered finding your way in the world, you have also triumphed. Let not past failures pull you back through time and space. Rather begin each new day as an opportunity to create that which brings joy to your heart. Rejoice in your capacity for resilience.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf_4yvjHI0B/

Grace then posted a meme, encouraging herself and others to do away with the ‘what’s the best for your image’ mentality and instead follow what your heart tells you to do. In other words, Grace is probably sick n’ tired of frontin’ out here in these streets, like she’s unbothered by the drama of Usher’s herpes scandal and cheating allegations.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf_6Es_HgKi/

Mr.and Mrs.Usher Raymond married in September of 2015, after having dated for 6 years prior, since 2009. Even on their 2 year anniversary last year, after the herpes scandal broke, it seemed as if Grace was standing strong by her man. She even sent a few loving messages to him on the day of their anniversary. In her first post, she vowed to always stand by her man’s side no matter what:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZMEUdHHvyQ/

In her second anniversary post, she shared a happy photo of her and Usher, as she reminisced about the time he surprised her:

@enmemetemps: That time my husband surprised me on our anniversary to a day of soul cycle with @shapewithangela , The Chagall Show @lacma , Pranayama breathing, Kirtan Chanting and yummy Moroccan food. #Blessed

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZO7uKmHVEI/

Their Separation Comes Weeks After Chilli’s Tweet

Usher’s and Grace’s announcement comes a few weeks after Usher’s ex-longtime girlfriend, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas (of TLC), sent Twitter into a tizzy with her suspect tweet about her and Usher’s relationship. Now, it kinda makes one wonder if Chilli already knew some inside info about their situation, that us regular folks didn’t. Why? Because her tweet, though short and sweet, was a tad outta character for Chilli, who hardly ever publicly talks about her past relationship with Usher and damn sure never tweets about the brotha, being that he’s married and all. That’s why it caught so many of her Twitter fans off guard when she tweeted about ‘Mr.Ursher baby’ on February 28th.

As we previously reported, it all started with one simple tweet Chilli retweeted from someone who tagged both her and Usher in a tweet that read, “@Usher & @officialchilli were a pretty a$$ couple!❤💔”

The tweet seemed innocent enough, but once Chilli retweeted it with her own caption that read, “Facts,” fans turned it into a whole ‘notha thing altogether:

Facts https://t.co/2dZ4CFBi4j

— Chilli (@officialchilli) February 18, 2018

As you can see, Chilli had a “Back down memory lane” like Minnie Riperton, for a split second. But y’all already know fans were quick to point out that Chilli, who reportedly is single, must still want her ex back. Many also commended her on ‘shooting her shot’ at Usher from a distance:

https://twitter.com/Klove212/status/965311546871042048

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— Glamzzzzz (@NilliRoz) February 18, 2018

https://twitter.com/LowKei_/status/965301723861569541

https://twitter.com/CaptainLit_/status/965336045440118784

https://twitter.com/KikiCamille/status/965348638565298177

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— ichho (@mr_ichiHO) February 18, 2018

Not even Chilli could ignore the reactions, so she decided to respond to one fan with a question:

Fan- “Still feeling a way I see 👀”
Chilli- “U got that just from me saying facts?? Cut it out now.”

https://twitter.com/zothegal/status/965312166004953089

Regardless of how Chilli’s attempt to redirect everyone’s attention in the ‘I meant no harm’ direction, she should’ve known her tweet would stir up lil’ hype, which she probably was already aware of. In today’s world of social media, it’s almost impossible for her not to assume that her tweeting a trip about her past with Usher, would not catch the attention of her 860K Twitter fans. Most of them want those two to rekindle that ol’ flame again anyway. As of today, fans may now have a chance to see Usher ad Chilli do just that one day, who knows? But that’s makes Usher’s and Grace’s separation announcement a bittersweet moment for many fans.

We’ll let Lisa Lisa & Full Fore take us out on this one with their classic, “All Cried Out”…

https://youtu.be/Krd0N7arHEE?t=19s

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