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Lisa Nicole Lopes lived a life of creativity, ambition, dedication to her artistry, and love of family and friends. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 27, 1971, Lisa is the first of three children born to Wanda Lopes Colemon and the late Ronald Lopes, Sr.As a child, Lisa’s ear for music was exhibited by the age of 5, when she received a toy piano for Christmas. Though it was just a toy, Lisa learned to play actual songs on this instrument, impressing both family and friends. Lisa’s creativity was hardly limited to music only. Growing up as the big sister to her brother, Ronald, and a sister Raina, Lisa often entertained them with stories she wrote. Her gift as an artist was again exhibited during childhood, as she enjoyed drawing cartoons “just for the fun of it.”Creatively gifted, music has always been interwoven in the fabric of Lisa’s being. Her devotion to music served as a source of comfort, mental release, emotional support, and a sense of fulfillment.Fueled by ambition, Lisa moved to Atlanta in 1992, focused on pursuing a music career. Shortly after arriving here, Lisa met two ladies who soon became her best friends, collaborators and dream seekers. Together, Lisa, Tionne and Rozonda formed a hip-hop group that quickly captured the attention and the hearts of the world, TLC. Certainly Lisa’s creative influence was evident in the image and lyric’s of the TLC message. Their first CD, “Ooooooohhh On The TLC TIP,” sold millions. Lisa was responsible for the rap lyrics, and also designed the trios’ costumes as well as the CD cover. In later CD’s, “CrazySexyCool” and “Fanmail,” Lisa penned rap lyrics that mirrored her experiences , bared her heart, and depicted emotional and spiritual growth. Again, showing her creativity and natural talents, Lisa was responsible for designing the stage set for TLC’s first major tour, as well as providing the creative concepts in TLC’s videos. The unique image that TLC projected was created largely through Lisa’s creative insight/influence. TLC’s artistry and popularity was recognized throughout the world as the group received both national and international recognition.Lisa’s natural talents also extended into cooking, sewing and music production. Considered an outstanding chef by family and close friends, Lisa was recently working on a culinary concept tentatively dubbed “Chef Eye Kitchen.” In collaboration with her uncle, Lisa launched a line of hip-hop fashions. And, through her production company, “Left Eye Productions,” Lisa served as a mentor to the female groups “Egypt,” “Blaque,” “Nandi,” and “Jena-si-qua.”In recent years, Lisa became increasingly introspective, as she sought to discover and unleash her purpose. She regularly traveled to Honduras to commune with nature, participate in cleansing treatments, and focus on mental and spiritual renewal. Lisa took such delight in these travels, that she shared this experience with family and friends by bringing them to this “home away from home” to share her love for this experience. Those who know Lisa well are certainly acquainted with her generosity, vitality, independence and her ability to “keep it real.” Lisa enjoyed showering loved ones with her generosity, never expecting anything in return. It was not unusual to see Lisa reach out to help strangers. And, Lisa never failed to pay attention to young kids, whether they just wanted an autograph, a friendly ear, or simply to see a successful celebrity.We will always remember the wonderful memories we have of Lisa. Her quick smile, ready wit, generosity, and determination will always remind us of the Lisa we knew and loved. Her legacy is reflected in her humanitarianism, creativity, and, the lyrics in which she shared her heart and soul with her fans. Lisa will be lovingly remembered and missed by her family, friends and fans. Cherishing all that the private Lisa represented are: her adoring mother, Wanda Lopes Colemon, step-father – Quynton Colemon; brother – Ronald Lopes; step-brother Quynlan Colemon; Reverend Sherman Washington “twodad”; maternal grandmother – “Granny Lillie’; Maternal grandfather and step-grandmother – Jose and Eva Andino; grandfather – Chic Chaneyfield; Paternal Great Grandmother – Reverend Helen B. Hewlett; uncles and aunts – Jose, Perez, Antonio, Michelle, Pamela, LaVeta, LaZanna, Dale, Charles Lopes, Anthony Lopes and Karen Chaneyfield; and, a host of Great Aunts and Uncles, cousins and loving friends.
“…Dreams are hopeless aspirations in hopes of comin’ true. Believe in yourself. The rest is up to me and you.“- Waterfalls
May 27, 1971 Lisa Nicole Lopes is born in Philadelphia1991 TLC is formed when Arista president L.A. Reid's wife, R&B recording artist Pebbles ("Mercedes Boy"), put her back-up dancer, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, together with Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes -- who were in a still-developing trio called Second Nature.
1992 TLC's debut "Oooohhh. ... On the TLC Tip" is released with the hits "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" and "Baby, Baby, Baby." It eventually sold more than 4 million copies.
Sept. 2, 1993 Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Andre Rison, Left Eye's boyfriend, is charged with assaulting Left Eye in a Buckhead Kroger.
Sept. 15, 1993 Left Eye is arrested for fighting with police at the Georgia Dome. She is charged with disorderly conduct while intoxicated, criminal trespass and simple battery against a police officer. She received a 12-month sentence in Fulton State Court, which was suspended upon payment of $200. She was also ordered to undergo alcohol counseling and community service.
June 9, 1994 Left Eye sets fire to some shoes in a whirlpool tub and burns down the $1.3 million Alpharetta home she shares with Rison in the Country Club of the South. She later pled guilty to one count of first-degree arson, was given probation and served time in an alcohol rehabilitation clinic. Click here to see the picture of the house.
June 16,1994 Left Eye checks into an alcoholism rehabilitation center.
Nov. 1994 TLC's "CrazySexyCool" is released with Atlanta producers Dallas Austin ("Creep") and Jermaine Dupri ("Kick Your Game") returning, though its biggest single, "Waterfalls," was from then-newcomers Organized Noize. It has gone on to sell about 11 million copies, making TLC the best-selling female group in the country.
July 1995 Although "CrazySexyCool" had sold more than 3 million copies by this point, TLC files for bankruptcy protection citing $1 million in assets and $3.5 million in debt.
Aug. 4, 1995 Billboard declares TLC tied with Wilson Phillips for having the top-selling album of all time by a female group. Its "CrazySexyCool," is quintuple-platinum (5 million in sales) and its latest single, "Waterfalls," is No. 1 on the Hot 100 Singles chart for the fifth week.
Nov. 1996 TLC settles with its creditors in an agreement approved by a bankruptcy judge. A confidentiality clause bars the parties from disclosing the details, but TLC signs a new contract with Atlanta-based LaFace Records. Left Eye agrees to pay $527,000 to Lloyd's of London, which insured the house she admitted torching.
Feb. 1999 TLC's "Fanmail" is released, and debuts at the top of the pop and R&B charts with help from its first single, "No Scrubs;" written and produced by Atlanta's Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, Kandi Burruss and Tameka Cottle.
April 1999 Vibe hits the newsstands with Lopes hinting publicly for the first of many times that TLC may break up. "I've graduated from this era. I cannot stand 100 percent behind this TLC project and the music that is supposed to represent me. This will be my last interview until I can speak freely about the truth and present myself on my solo project," Left Eye tells Anthony DeCurtis, who wrote the cover story.
Oct. 22 1999 After a stint years ago as an opening act for MC Hammer, TLC starts its first tour as headliners in Ottawa, Canada.
Nov. 1999 The Recording Industry Association of America names "CrazySexyCool" the best-selling hip-hop album of the 20th century.
Nov. 8 1999 LaFace Records hits the top of Billboard's R&B singles chart with Donell Jones' "U Know What's Up," featuring Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes.
Jan. 4, 2000 TLC, already Grammy winners, receives the second-highest number of Grammy nominations this year: seven.
June 14, 2000 Rison announces he'll wed Left Eye at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Left Eye couldn't be reached to confirm, but once said, "You know, me and Andre just have a bond no one will understand. Sometimes, even I don't." Rison later announces that the two have parted ways.
December 29, 2001 Left Eye signs with Tha Row Records, an infamous West Coast label once known as Death Row Records. The record company says she will release a solo CD within a year under the pseudonym N.I.N.A. (New Identity Non-Applicable)
.April 25, 2002 Left Eye dies in a car crash in Honduras. For her funeral come over 30,000 fans all over the world. Her grave is in Lithonia (Georgia)
August 2002 Carson Daily announces MTV's new AID Scholarship for Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. TLC joins the stage at the VMA's for a beautiful tribute to Lisa.
November 6, 2002 TLC arrives at TRL with there new video, and first video without Left Eye, Girl Talk
November 12, 2002 TLC 3D is released