Chilli Clarifies Trump Donations, Focuses on Iconic Tour

0:00On March 29, TLC's Chili is pushing back hard against claims she's gone, MAGA after Federal Records showed she donated over $1,000 to. Groups tied to Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. The singer from the 90s R&B Group made three contributions, including $210.60 to a Republican payment processor. $340.60 to Trump's National Committee, and $486.54 to a Trump. Fundraising outfit, fans spotted more drama when they found a now-deleted video on her social media claiming wild conspiracy stuff about Michelle Obama. Chili says it was a total accident, her thumb slipped while scrolling because she's not great with tech and all those buttons are jammed together. The backlash hit quick from supporters who know her history of backing the Obama's, including donations to Barack's presidential runs. She stressed in a video that she respects Michelle deeply and would never post anything disrespectful or hateful.

1:01Her team clarified there were actually 17 automatic donations over time, set up thinking the money went to military vets and fighting human, trafficking. They insist she leaves with heart, doesn't vibe with divisive politics, and her careers all about uplifting folks. Chili's clearing the air right before jumping on the its iconic tour this summer, with T-Bas, Salt and Peppa, an end-vogue, keeping the focus on the music that built her legacy. That's your update from Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with The Story.