TLC's Chilli Clarifies She's 'Not MAGA' After Sharing Controversial Post

The singer says she made a mistake in reposting content that disrespected Michelle Obama, and has supported Democratic causes in the past.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:25pm

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TLC singer Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas said she wants to 'be clear' that she is 'not MAGA' after reportedly sharing a post that called former First Lady Michelle Obama a man and donating to Republican candidates. Chilli claimed the repost was an accident due to being 'not very computer savvy,' and insisted she has supported the Obamas and Democratic causes in the past.

Why it matters

Chilli's comments and donations have sparked backlash from fans who expected her political views to align more with her group TLC's socially conscious music. This incident highlights the complexities of celebrity political affiliations and the scrutiny public figures face over their stances.

The details

Chilli said she made a mistake in reposting content that disrespected Michelle Obama, claiming her thumb accidentally hit the repost button while scrolling. She stressed that she has the 'utmost respect and admiration' for the former First Lady. Chilli also addressed her past donations to Republican candidates and causes, saying she has supported veterans' organizations, not the GOP itself. Federal Election Commission records show Chilli donated to Trump-affiliated groups during the 2024 election.

  • Chilli posted her clarification on Instagram on March 30, 2026.
  • Chilli's controversial repost and donations were discovered by fans over the previous weekend.

The players

Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas

A member of the R&B group TLC who has faced backlash from fans over her reported political views and donations.

Michelle Obama

The former First Lady of the United States, whom Chilli says she has the 'utmost respect and admiration' for.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas, TLC Singer

“I had no clue that this re-post had happened until I started getting phone calls and text messages from everybody, and I immediately went to my page to see what was going on.”

— Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas, TLC Singer

What’s next

Chilli's fans will likely continue to scrutinize her political affiliations and social media activity in the wake of this controversy.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the challenges celebrities face in navigating political landscapes, as well as the importance of being mindful of the content they share on social media, even if unintentional.