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TLC singer Chilli shocked fans this weekend after public records revealed she donated nearly $900 to Trump-aligned organizations in 2024. Now the 90s hitmaker is denying she supports MAGA, claiming she didn’t read the fine print. But there’s more, explaining accidental reposting of a Michelle Obama conspiracy video on social media.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Donation Amount: Nearly $900 in 2024 contributions to WinRed, Never Surrender Inc., and Trump National Committee JFC
- Chilli’s Claim: She thought she was supporting causes against human trafficking and for veterans, her dad being a veteran
- Statement Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, via Instagram post and video explanation
- Obama Repost: Singer claims she accidentally reposted conspiracy theory due to Instagram buttons being too close together
Chilli Breaks Silence on Controversial Donations
Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas, age 55, addressed the controversy head-on in an Instagram post Saturday. She stated, ‘I am not MAGA and do not support any of the many policies that are causing great harm to the American people.’ The No Scrubs singer explained that she made seventeen donations over time as automatic recurring contributions.
According to her representative, the TLC member believed these donations went to organizations protecting children and supporting veterans. The Federal Election Commission records showed a different outcome. Her donations went to Republican fundraising platforms instead, sparking immediate backlash on social media.
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The Fine Print Mistake and Personal Values
Chilli emphasized she ‘did not read the fine print’ before authorizing the donations. She stated that caring for children and veterans are causes close to her heart. Her father is a veteran, and the entertainer has long been known for her passion about child welfare and protection throughout her career.
The R&B singer asked for grace as she navigates this controversy. She signed her statement with love and a heart emoji. Her representative further clarified that Chilli’s life and career have reflected commitment to uplifting women, leading with empathy, and positive impact.
Details of the Political Contributions
| Organization | Amount |
| WinRed (GOP fundraising platform) | $210.60 |
| Never Surrender Inc. (Trump-linked) | $486.54 |
| Trump National Committee JFC | $340.60 |
| Total Donations | ~$900 |
The Independent uncovered the donations through Federal Election Commission records. The address listed for Rozonda Thomas in the records matches a publicly known Stone Mountain, Georgia location. FEC records show the TLC star also contributed to campaigns for Ted Cruz and the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
“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. 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.”
— Chilli, TLC Member
Michelle Obama Repost Accidentally Shared
Chilli’s controversy deepened when she reportedly reposted a conspiracy theory video about Michelle Obama. In a separate video statement, the Creep singer addressed this incident directly. She said ‘I have the utmost respect and admiration for Michelle Obama’ and emphasized she would never say or do anything disrespectful to the former first lady.
The TLC icon claimed she is not very computer savvy and accidentally reposted the video. She explained that Instagram buttons are very close together, and while scrolling, her thumb hit the repost button. She stated she had no clue the repost occurred until receiving phone calls from everyone asking about it. She immediately removed the post once she discovered it.
Will This Impact Chilli’s Music Career and Upcoming Tour?
The timing of this controversy comes just days before TLC announced their It’s Iconic summer tour alongside Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue. Fans have expressed concern about Chilli’s political alignment and whether her actions reflect her stated values. However, the singer has long supported Democratic causes historically.
Chilli revealed she previously voted twice for Barack Obama and supported his 2008 and 2012 campaigns. She also supported the Let’s Move organization that Michelle Obama created for children’s fitness in schools. This makes her accidental repost and donation mishap even more damaging to her public image among longtime fans.
