Chilli Clarifies Donations, Respect for Michelle

0:00On March 29, TLC's chili just cleared the air on some heavy backlash. The 55-year-old singer, real name, Resonda Thomas, posted on Instagram after fans called her out for donating to Republican groups like, When Red specifically $210.60 this year, and accidentally reposting a wild Michelle Obama conspiracy theory. She laid it out straight, she's not MAGA, doesn't back policies hurting folks, and owned up to not reading the fine print on those donations. In a video, Chili said she's not tech savvy, her thumb hit repost while scrolling, and she has matter-respect from Michelle Obama would never disrespect her or any woman. Fans hit her hard online, especially since this echoes her 2017 all lives matter. Comment that stirred drama back then. The viral reports spread fast, pulling in her 1.4 million followers who wanted answers. Chili wrapped by saying she learned a tough lesson and need some grace while she figures it out. Meanwhile, she's gearing up with T-boss for TLC's It's iconic tour, hitting spots like

1:04Atlanta and Vegas, starting August 15th alongside, Salt and Peppa, and Envogue. This whole saga shows how quick clicks and old donations can blow up in the social media age, but Chili's keeping focus on the music that made TLC. Legends. I'm Corey with the story. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today update. AI powered and always trending.