Remembering Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes

"Remembering Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes." BET.com pays tribute to the legacy of Left Eye. See pics now.

Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes - Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was one of three members of the popular R&B group TLC.

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Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes - Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was one of three members of the popular R&B group TLC.

On The TLC Tip - They came on the scene in 1992 with the album Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip. It sold 6 million copies worldwide making TLC a household name.

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On The TLC Tip - They came on the scene in 1992 with the album Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip. It sold 6 million copies worldwide making TLC a household name.

Longevity - Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes spent ten years in the public eye as a member of TLC.

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Longevity - Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes spent ten years in the public eye as a member of TLC.

Wild Child - With her squeaky voice and aggressive sexiness, Left Eye was the group's rapper and wild child.

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Wild Child - With her squeaky voice and aggressive sexiness, Left Eye was the group's rapper and wild child.

The Left Eye - Left Eye praised her nickname by wearing glasses with a condom over her left eye, and later just sporting a black stripe under the eye.

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The Left Eye - Left Eye praised her nickname by wearing glasses with a condom over her left eye, and later just sporting a black stripe under the eye.

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Fiyah! - On June 9, 1994, she set fire to her boyfriend Andre Rison's tennis shoes, and consequently burning the entire mansion to the ground.

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Fiyah! - On June 9, 1994, she set fire to her boyfriend Andre Rison's tennis shoes, and consequently burning the entire mansion to the ground.

The Drama - Left Eye stated on many occasions that boyfriend Andre Rison had been physically abusive and assulting her. Because of the house fire, she was sentenced to 5 years probation and therapy at a halfway house.

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The Drama - Left Eye stated on many occasions that boyfriend Andre Rison had been physically abusive and assulting her. Because of the house fire, she was sentenced to 5 years probation and therapy at a halfway house.

CrazySexyCool - Following these events, TLC finished their second album CrazySexyCool, which was named after the personalities of the three. "Crazy" - Left Eye, "Sexy" - Chilli, and "Cool" - T-Boz.

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CrazySexyCool - Following these events, TLC finished their second album CrazySexyCool, which was named after the personalities of the three. "Crazy" - Left Eye, "Sexy" - Chilli, and "Cool" - T-Boz.

Breaking Records - TLC came back with CrazySexyCool in 1995, selling over 15 million copies worldwide and claimed TLC as one of the biggest female groups of all time.

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Breaking Records - TLC came back with CrazySexyCool in 1995, selling over 15 million copies worldwide and claimed TLC as one of the biggest female groups of all time.

TLC Goes Bankrupt - Despite its accomplishments, TLC declared bankruptcy on July 3, 1995. They declared debts totaling 3.5 million dollars.

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TLC Goes Bankrupt - Despite its accomplishments, TLC declared bankruptcy on July 3, 1995. They declared debts totaling 3.5 million dollars.

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TLC - TLC barely profited from their monstrous success. After amassing a debt of $3.5 million, the group filed for bankruptcy in 1995, citing poor royalties and a breach of contract by Pebbles Reid, their former manager. Word is some of the debt had to do with Left Eye's insurance payments for burning the house of former boyfriend Andre Rison.

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A New Beginning - After dealing with all the legal business, TLC signed with Laface Records and began working on a third album Fan Mail. During this time, personal issues came about between the members. Left Eye began missing rehearsals and interviews and sent LaFace Records a letter stating that she wanted to leave TLC.

Fan Mail - TLC eventually settled their beef and released Fan Mail in 1999. After completing the FanMail tour, TLC took some time off to pursue personal interests.

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Fan Mail - TLC eventually settled their beef and released Fan Mail in 1999. After completing the FanMail tour, TLC took some time off to pursue personal interests.

Supernova - Left Eye began recording her solo album titled Supernova. It was scheduled for release on a date to coincide with the 10th anniversary of her father's passing. Supernova was delayed for two months before her label chose to shelve the project. The album was released overseas.

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Supernova - Left Eye began recording her solo album titled Supernova. It was scheduled for release on a date to coincide with the 10th anniversary of her father's passing. Supernova was delayed for two months before her label chose to shelve the project. The album was released overseas.

Tragedy - Left Eye had already started work on both her second solo album and on songs for the fourth TLC album, 3D, when she was killed in a car accident in La Ceiba, Honduras on April 25, 2002.

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Tragedy - Left Eye had already started work on both her second solo album and on songs for the fourth TLC album, 3D, when she was killed in a car accident in La Ceiba, Honduras on April 25, 2002.

Death of an Angel - The vehicle rolled several times, throwing her out of the window. She died from severe head injuries.

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Death of an Angel - The vehicle rolled several times, throwing her out of the window. She died from severe head injuries.

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Last 26 Days of Left Eye - A documentary taped of Left Eye in Honduras during the final 26 days of her life premiered at the Atlanta Film Festival in April 2007. It also premiered on VH1 for the general public to view.

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Last 26 Days of Left Eye - A documentary taped of Left Eye in Honduras during the final 26 days of her life premiered at the Atlanta Film Festival in April 2007. It also premiered on VH1 for the general public to view.

Left Eye's Legacy - Before her death, Left Eye recorded songs for an album. In 2008 her family decided to create a posthumous album in honor of her titled "Eye Legacy." The album hits stores January 27, 2009.

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Left Eye's Legacy - Before her death, Left Eye recorded songs for an album. In 2008 her family decided to create a posthumous album in honor of her titled "Eye Legacy." The album hits stores January 27, 2009.