Destiny's Child Self-Titled Debut: Where Are They Now?
Catch up with the all-star team behind the group's first LP.
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Destiny's Child's Self-Titled Debut: Where Are They Now? - 15 years ago, on Feb. 17, 1998, Destiny's Child introduced themselves to the world with their self-titled debut album. The album sold more than a million copies and produced the number one R&B/hip hop hit "No, No, No." It was the beginning of the foursome's legendary run, which would see them become one of the best selling girl groups of all time. But they didn't do it alone — several rappers, producers and songwriters, both renowned and unknown, helped put this key album on the map. Click on to catch up with the all-star team behind Destiny's Child. —Alex Gale (Photo: Columbia Records)
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Mathew Knowles - Mathew Knowles, father of Beyoncé and manager of the group, executive-produced the album. He continued to manage Beyoncé after Destiny's Child split until she fired him last year, some say because he fathered a child out of wedlock. But his Music World Entertainment celebrated its 20th anniversary last year and it's still one of the the largest gospel labels in the game. Last year, Knowles was behind the MTV International reality show Breaking From Above. (Photo: Mark Davis/PictureGroup)
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KLC - KLC, then the face of Master P's Beats by the Pound beatmaging team, produced "With Me Part II," featuring P himself. After crafting several of No Limit's blockbusters in the late '90s and early 2000s, KLC recently reunited with Mystikal for a handful of dope, New Orleans-inspired singles, including "Hit Me." (Photo: Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)
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Preston Crump - Preston Crump was already an integral part of the sound of the Dungeon Family when he played bass on several tracks on Destiny's Child. In recent years, with Outkast out of the studio, his output has slowed, though he did recently land credits with Citizen Cope and Bizarre. (Photo: Preston Crump/Facebook)
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Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis - Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis co-produced "No, No, No Pt. 2" with his former partner-in-crime Wyclef Jean, who he worked with on platinum hits for Shakira and others. Since splitting from 'Clef, Duplessis has produced for Justin Bieber and Miguel. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for BMI)
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Prince Markie Dee - Prince Markie Dee broke into the game as a member of the Fat Boys, but kept his career going through production, most notably Mary J. Blige's "Real Love." In recent years, he's taken to the radio, serving as an on-air personality at WEDR in Miami.(Photo: Paul Natkin/WireImage)
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D'wayne Wiggins - D'wayne Wiggins, former guitarist for Tony! Toni! Toné!, co-wrote and co-produced "Birthday," "Bridges" and "Killing Time." He went on to release a solo album and work with Alicia Keys. More recently he's been playing guitar for John Lee Hooker Jr. (Photo: D'wayne Wiggins/Facebook)
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Wyclef Jean - Wyclef was fresh off selling millions of records with the Fugees when he produced and appeared on DC's "No, No, No Part 2" and "Illusion." He's continued his superstar solo and production career since, though in recent years he's become more known as an aspiring politician (he unsuccessfully attempted to run for president in Haiti) and controversial philanthropist. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Pras - Pras rapped alongside his Fugees bandmate Wyclef on "Illusion" right around the time he launched his own solo recording career, though it would prove to be one of their last collabos. Pras has been pretty quiet since — probably still busy spending his Fugees money. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for AFI)
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Master P - Master P, in the middle of his blockbuster run as head of No Limit, rapped on "With Me Part 2." The rapper/mogul dropped his first mixtape in six years in 2011 and is currently collaborating with upstarts Alley Boy and Fat Trel as the Louie V Mob. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Rob Fusari - Rob Fusari co-wrote and co-produced both versions of "No, No, No," which was his and Destiny's Child's first No. 1 hit. In more recent years, he struck gold again with Lady Gaga, co-writing her blockbuster "Paparazzi." (Photo: Rob Fusari/Facebook)
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Jermaine Dupri - Jermaine Dupri was already well along in his run as one of the most successful rap and R&B producers of all time when he co-wrote and co-produced "With Me." He went on to reach the top of the charts yet again with Mariah Carey, Usher and others, and in recent years has been working with Monica. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)
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Letoya Luckett - Letoya Luckett was a founding member of Destiny's Child, but two years after their debut album, she split from the group due to a management dispute. She released two albums in the 2000s and is currently working on a third in between acting on the big and small screens. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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Latavia Roberson - Another founding member, Latavia Roberson left the group with Luckett in 2000. She's landed sporadic acting jobs in the years since and appeared on Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2010. (Photo: Paras Griffin /Landov)
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Kelly Rowland - Kelly Rowland, along with Beyoncé, stayed in the group through all the lineup changes that came until DC finally called it quits in 2005. Kelly has released three solo albums since and landed her own No. 1 hit, "Motivation," in 2011. She's currently working on her fourth solo set, Talk a Good Game. (Photo: Patrick Hoffmann/WENN.com)
