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Latto Faces Criticism After Filling In For Left-Eye During TLC iHeartRadio Awards Performance 

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By: London JennnCategory: News

Latto performed the late Left-Eye’s verse while joining TLC on stage to perform their iconic hit song “Waterfalls.” 

The surviving members of TLC—Chilli and T-Boz—were honored with iHeart Radio’s Landmark Award and performed two of their biggest hits with the help of Latto. 

On Monday night (April 1), the stars were out in force at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. In addition to their award, TLC also took to the stage before bringing out their special guest. 

TLC opened their set with the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 “No Scrubs.” T-Boz and Chilli then welcomed rising rap star Latto to fill in for late bandmate Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes for a rendition of their iconic chart-topper, “Waterfalls.” 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPf0iQqUDnY

While Latto may have grown up to her father listening to TLC, she wasn’t yet born when the 12x-platinum CrazySexyCool was released. The project remained on the Billboard 200 for two years and sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. It also holds the title of the best-selling album by an American girl group.  

Not everybody was a fan of Latto rapping Left-Eye’s verse. The “Lottery” hitmaker caught some heat online over her rendition. 

“Now who tf approved of Latto rapping Left-eye’s verse for TLC’s waterfall performance,” one person questioned,” while another said, “Why is Latto on stage with TLC.”

Another person added, “No shade and no funny s### but Coi Leray woulda been a much better choice for a Left Eye stand in with the TLC tribute. She has that Left Eye vibe. Even Doja. Latto did a great job however.” 

Nonetheless, others credited Latto with doing an amazing job as the “L” in TLC. Check out some of the other reactions below. 

https://twitter.com/DNYCENYC/status/1775002451856236567?s=20