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Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes

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Biography

Recent Role:
Herself (archive footage) on Behind The Music
Gender:
Female
Born:
5-27-1971
Died:
4-25-2002 (Automobile crash)
Birthplace:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Name:
Lisa Nicole Lopes
AKA:
Lisa Lopes, Left Eye, N.I.N.A., Lisa"Left-Eye"Lopez, Lisa Nicole Lopes, Crazy
Controversial, flamboyant, and spontaneous are probably the best words to describe Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. Born in Philadelphia, and raised throughout the world as the daughter of a U.S. Army serviceman, Lisa Lopes became one of the most important trendsetters in the 1990s music scene. After relocating to Atlanta during her young adult years, Lopes became heavily involved in that city's thriving music industry that produced many top name acts such as Cameo, Jermaine Dupri, Xscape, and Kelly Price. However, it was Lopes and her two band mates, Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas… More who put Atlanta on the map. Originally starting as a trio called 'Second Nature', Watkins and Lopes were soon joined by Thomas to form 'TLC', the best-selling girl group of all time. TLC, which stood for the first initial of each member's nickname, were discovered at an Atlanta club by singer Pebbles, who immediately signed them to her label.





After breaking into the scene, TLC went on to great success under Arista's new LaFace label, which was managed by superstar producers, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and L.A. Reid, Pebble's former husband. After snatching them away from Pebbles, TLC became one of the 1990s greatest success stories due to their creative and flamboyance. Utilizing condoms on their colorful, baggy clothes, TLC scored three major hits on their 1992 debut album, "Ooooooooh on the TLC Tip". With success at hand, Lopes ventured off into the world of stardom, and doing so brought her major headlines. In 1995, Lopes made national and international headlines after she set the home of her boyfriend, Andre Rison, ablaze after a major fight. Lopes, who was sentenced to 5 years probation and therapy at a halfway house, never was able to shake that incident from her personality, and along with Lil' Kim, became one of hip hop music's bad girls. Along with her TLC band mates, Lopes filed for bankruptcy that same year claiming that poor royalties and an outstanding debt that was owed to Pebbles after she sued the group for breach of contract caused them to take this action. With the release of their sophomore album, "Crazy Sexy Cool," Lopes and her TLC band mates underwent a change from their childlike antics to a sense of maturity that represented their metamorphosis as major recording stars. That album, which became sold 11 million copies became one of that decade's biggest selling albums, netted the group two Grammy Awards, and produced three hit singles. After promoting that album was over, Lopes decided to venture into a variety of projects that showcased her excellent ability to spot talent. She became the mentor and producer of the R&B trio Blaque, whose members saw TLC-like success with several hit singles and starring roles in the film "Bring it On". Along with Blaque, Lopes worked with other major artists who sought her talents in producing. Working with singers such as Montell Jordan, Melanie "Sporty Spice" Chisolm, and NSYNC, Lopes became one of the music industry's highly sought stars due to her unique vocals and amazing However, Lopes who sought a fresh new start in life after a difficult childhood, began to involve herself in holistic and spiritual practices that brought her a sense of peace and tranquility. It was during a trip to Honduras, that Lopes saw a world different from what she saw in the United States, and began to get herself involved in several projects that benefited many victims of Hurricane Mitch, which struck Central America in 1997. Building a healing hut and a child center, Lopes connected with a world that was innocent and new to her. Her sense of pride and duty were reflected by the numerous trips she took to Honduras since her encounter with an African healing doctor in the mid 1990s. After the release and promotion of TLC's 1999 album, "Fanmail", Lopes started to shun away from her band mates in order to develop an identity independent from that of her band mates. Often disputing with them in public, Lopes worked hard on a solo debut album, "Supernova" which was released internationally but never released in the United States due to poor radio play. That album, produced the top 20 hit, "The Block Party" which was a big hit in the United Kingdom and Japan. In her continuation for a change, Lopes signed a deal to release an album under the alias N.I.N.A. (Not Into Name Alternatives) with controversial producer Suge Knight. That project never came about. On Thursday, April 25 while returning from the village where she called home for the past few years, Lopes was the only fatality in a car crash that occurred when her car swerved off the road near the town of Roma, Honduras.



Lopes, who was to celebrate her 31st birthday the next month, died instantly while four of the seven others who were riding in the sports utility vehicle she was driving were rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. Lopes, who adopted a young girl several years ago, left her motherless and left a legion of grieving, distraught fans crying for another life taken so quickly.

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    Just Amazing hide show

    Left Eye was so amazing. She added so much to TLC and music. She truly touched her fans. Her new album Eye Legacy is amazing and it has really great tracks on there. It really represents Lisa and she has really great featured artists on there. Everyone should pick it up and carry on her legacy. I just remember being younger and seeing videos of TLC on TV. They had such great energy and most of that energy I associate with Left Eye. She was such an essential part of the groups success. So go and pick up Eye Legacy and help Lisa's music live on.

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    hiphoplife1 Added Mar 4, 2009 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect
    Lisa you'll always be missed. No one could ever replace you, and no one will ever try. hide show

    Lisa was a remarkable rapper, trendsetter,and overall great human being. Lisa what can I say, you were an amazing person. People talk about other stars, and their deaths, like they are way more important than others. That makes me upset. Lisa died a horrible death, in that car accident and she will forever be missed. We ALL Love You Lisa!!!! I along with all of the TLC fans will always hold a place for Lisa and the TLC group, in our hearts. After hearing about the accident....I don't think anyone could hold back their tears. Lisa was beyond just music, she was caring, focused and religious....and I know that she made a great and positive transition, after her death. "Peace"

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    Klayster2005 Added Aug 9, 2005 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect
    She was talented! And a great person. hide show

    Lisa was a spiritual woman. She did good for the people of Honduras. Although crazy, with the burning down of her boyfriends house. She was just wonderful. She was ona trip in honduras with her brother Ronald, sister Raina, her cousin Jasmine, and the girls from the girl group Lisa was mentoring, Egypt, When she died in a car crash. Her cousin had left a week before after the first accident. The first accident was when her assitant(who was also on the trip) was driving a car that some of them were in, including Lisa and her cousin. They accidently ran over aliitle boy who was walking across the street with his family. It was dark so they didn't see him. The boy died the next day. Lisa believed there was a curse, that bad things would always follow her.

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    TLCSC7fan93 Added Jul 22, 2005 All my reviews
 

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