The drama continues…
As previously reported, Perri “Pebbles” Reid (the manager who put together the successful R&B/pop group TLC and who’s blamed with cheating them out of millions of dollars) recently issued a statement regarding the portrayal of herself on this year’s most popular TV film, VH1's "Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story." Yesterday (Nov. 13), she sat down with Wendy Williams to set the record straight about her side of the story, and boy, did she drop some bombs!
She said due to confidentiality agreements, she couldn’t speak on the accusations in the past, and still can’t say too much now, but said “hell no!” when Wendy asked if she stole millions of dollars from the multi-platinum group. She claims that surviving members T-Boz and Chili “took their lies to another level” with the movie, it was imperative that she come forth and speak.
Other things Reid addressed were that the group members T-Boz and Left-Eye actually temporarily kicked Chilli out the group for breaking a “group rule” that dealt with mixing business with pleasure, in this case, how Chilli fell for producer Dallas Austin. Perri also revealed that VH1 recently sent her a letter claiming the movie was all of a sudden not based on a true story, as to avoid a potential lawsuit, which Perry says, is still an option on the table.
Then the big scandal: Wendy asked the question “Do you believe Chilli was sleeping with LA Reid, your husband, behind your back?” “Absolutely,” Reid replied as the audience gasped. She then goes on to mention an upcoming book which will go into more detail. Reid's daughter Ashley, who made threatening comments on her internet radio show and on Twitter, was also in the audience.
Watch the full, juicy, interview below…
If you were a fan of TLC in the ’90s, then you probably remember Pebbles, the group’s former manager and TLC member Rozonda ‘Chilli’Thomas’ ex-stepmother. Recently, Pebbles has been making headlines for her comments about the TLC biopic that aired on VH1 back in 2013.
She sat down with Wendy Williams to share her side of the story and set the record straight about some of the film’s inaccuracies. According to Pebbles, she was not portrayed fairly in the biopic and felt like she was made out to be a villain. She claims that many of the things shown in the movie were completely fabricated and that she had no control over how she was portrayed.
In particular, Pebbles took issue with how Chilli was depicted as being mistreated by her and accused Chilli of having an affair with L.A. Reid, Pebbles’ ex-husband and former boss at LaFace Records. These accusations have caused quite a stir among fans who have been following this drama for years.
Pebbles’ Displeasure with the TLC Biopic Portrayal
You’re not going to appreciate the way Pebbles felt about the TLC biopic portrayal. The former manager of TLC was highly displeased with how she was depicted in the movie.
According to her, the film makers twisted facts and portrayed her as a greedy villain who exploited the group for personal gain. Pebbles claims that she had no control over TLC’s finances, which were handled by their record label LaFace Records. She also denied allegations that she took 95% of their earnings and left them with only $50 per week. Instead, she said that they were paid fairly based on industry standards.
However, many fans and even members of TLC disagree with Pebbles’ version of events. They believe that the movie accurately portrayed how she mistreated T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli during their rise to fame in the 1990s.
It remains to be seen whether or not Pebbles will ever get a chance to tell her side of the story on screen.
Accusations of Chilli Having an Affair with L.A. Reid
It’s been alleged that one member of TLC had a romantic relationship with a powerful music executive. According to Pebbles, that member was Chilli and the executive was L.A. Reid. The former manager of TLC made this claim during an interview with Wendy Williams.
Pebbles went on to say that Chilli’s alleged affair with L.A. Reid caused tension within the group, as T-Boz and Left Eye believed their bandmate was getting preferential treatment. However, Chilli has denied these accusations, stating that she never had a romantic relationship with L.A. Reid.
This isn’t the first time Pebbles has spoken out about her displeasure with how she was portrayed in the TLC biopic. She claims that it painted her in a negative light and caused irreparable damage to her reputation.
Despite this, many fans still feel sympathy for TLC, as they were allegedly taken advantage of by their managers and record label during their rise to fame.
Conclusion
Well, there you have it. Pebbles has spoken out about her disappointment with the way she was portrayed in the TLC biopic. She has made some pretty serious accusations about Chilli and L.A. Reid’s relationship. It’s understandable that Pebbles would want to defend herself and set the record straight, but throwing around allegations without evidence is a risky move.
It remains to be seen how Chilli and L.A. Reid will respond to these claims. But one thing is for sure – this drama isn’t over yet. Fans of TLC and those interested in the music industry will no doubt keep a close eye on any developments in this ongoing saga.
