There are four artist by the name of Chilli: 1. Solo artist, member of the band TLC. 2. An alternative rock band formed in late 1999. 3. Solo artist from Latvia. 4. An American dance group assembled in Germany. 1. Chilli, born Rozonda Ocelean Thomas, was born on February 27th, 1971 in Atlanta, Georgia. Her father, Abdul Ali, was of Arab/Indian descent and her mother, Ava Thomas, was African American. She was teased as a child for her exotic appearance.