TLC Speaking Fee: $200,000 to $300,000
Travels From:
ATL - Atlanta, GA
Primary Topic Category:
Bands and Music
Secondary Topic Category:
African American & Black
TLC Speaker Profile: At A Glance
TLC is a vocal group whose original line-up consisted of Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. Formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1990, the group enjoyed success during the 1990s. After the addition of Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, they scored nine top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including four number-one singles: "Creep", "Waterfalls", "No Scrubs", and "Unpretty". Having sold over 90 million records worldwide, TLC is the best-selling Women's Vocal Group.
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