Member of singing group TLC. Dated music producer Dallas Austin. They have 1 son. Named one of "People" magazines 50 Most Beautiful People. [1996] Dated model Tyson Beckford. Her son with Dallas Austin is named Tron Appears with fellow bandmate 'Tionne 'T-boz' Watkins' on the charity album, "What's Goin' On?". Joined TLC after original member Crystal left. Was reunited with her long-lost father on an episode of "Sally Jessy Raphael" (1985). Her father, Abdul Ali, is of East Indian and Middle Eastern (Arab) descent. Her mother, Ava Thomas, is an American of African descent. Broke up with boyfriend of 3 years, Usher Raymond (2004).
