When we flip through the channels of R&B history, how can we not pause on the episode of Chilli and Usher, right? Cast your minds back to the early 2000s, folks – that’s when these two hitmakers wrote a love song of their own. But it wasn’t until recently that Usher revealed how Chilli stomped on his heart back in the day. Well, now Chilli has spoken out about Usher’s confessions, and she is also confirming her current relationship with a well-known actor, who happens to be white.
But first, a quick recap…
Usher’s Heartfelt Confession
As we previously reported, Post-Super Bowl, Usher, opened up like never before. After tying the knot with Jennifer Goicoechea during Super Bowl LVIII weekend, he got real about his past heartaches, specifically the one that got away—TLC legend, Chilli. The R&B crooner admitted that Chilli turning down his proposal back in the day left him with a heartache that played out like a mega-long sad love song, influencing his hit album, “Confessions”, in 2004. He even confirmed that the song, “Superstar,” from that album was written about Chilli. Now, that’s what I call wearing your heart on your sleeve, or should I say, on your tracklist?
Chilli’s Side of the Story
Chilli, aka Rozonda Thomas, wasn’t just Usher’s arm candy; she was the muse behind those fire hits. They were the “It” couple from 2001 to 2004, with Usher confessing that he admired her since he was just a kid, when he would watch her perform with TLC. But turns out, Chilli had some rules that even Usher couldn’t rock with, leading to their split. Despite this, they’ve managed to keep things cool, celebrating each other’s wins and occasionally reminiscing about the good ol’ days. Chilli even shared that they would often find their way back to each other between relationships, but in 2019, she decided to hit the pause button on their repeat track to focus on her personal growth.
The Actor Chilli Is Dating
Fast forward to the present, and Chilli’s heart is beating to a different drum. In an interview with TMZ, she says she’s found love again with actor, Matthew Lawrence, and is even hoping Matthew makes it official with her one day, and puts a ring on it. According to Chilli’s reported sources, “[Chilli’s] mind is a world away from all this Usher stuff. Speaking of which, our sources tell us that Chilli, generally, takes marriage very seriously … and she’s not just going to hop into a commitment like that until she’s totally convinced she and her partner are both ready for marriage.”
Usher’s New Wife
As for Usher, he’s not just creating cool R&B joints, but he’s also building a life with his new wifey, Jennifer Goicoechea. His personal experiences, from the highs of fame to the lows of love, have shaped his music, giving us a glimpse into the man behind the mic.
Chilli’s Men-Past And Present Are Different, But Similar
Of course everybody, including Stevie Wonder, can see that Chilli’s current choice couldn’t be more different than her past choice in men. Usher and Matthew share nothing in common physically speaking. However, when it comes to age range, Chilli apparently likes ’em a tad younger. Her current bae, Matthew just turned 44 on February 11, 2024; and Usher is 45. Chilli will be 53 years young on February 27, 2024. So, she is nearly 9 years and 8 years their senior, respectively.
So there it is I Love Old School Music fam— Chilli and Usher, two artists who’ve danced to the rhythm of love, heartbreak, and everything in between. Now, they’re both vibin’ to their own beats, finding happiness in their own ways. Ain’t love grand?
