TLC’s Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and her ex/hit producer, Dallas Austin, have a reason to smile from ear to ear right now. In fact, after seeing all that they went through prior to their son’s birth, witnessing what he’s accomplished now at 21, actually might make you a lil’ misty eyed.
They’re son, Tron Austin, has just graduated from Full Sail University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. Full Sail, it’s one of the most prestigious universities in the world of music, entertainment, media, arts, and technology. Like his Pops, Tron is a music producer and like his moms, Tron is also a music performer, he’s a rapper. Check out what Chilli (47) and Dallas (47) just posted about Tron’s big day below…
Chilli Celebrates With Son
Chilli posted video of herself and Tron outside of his graduation, with this caption:
My TRONSTER just graduated yall!!!! @timeflybye I am soooooo proud of u. All of the hard work of many late nights has paid off!!! Now, on to the next beginning of ur life and as always n forever I’ll be right there with you! I love u to pieces n then some! #bachelorofscience @fullsail graduate #myminimee #twinning #thankyouJesus
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjdQoeQAwXn/?taken-by=therealchilli
Dallas Austin Celebrates Their Son
Dallas Austin was beaming with pride when he shared video of Tron walking across the stage, with a caption that read:
Did I hear a bachelors degree in music production?! ?⚡️Yes I did ! You have to give your kids a better opportunity than u had .. that’s what makes the world a better place I love you @timeflybye no words could express how proud I am for you to be my son now-let’s get that fu*kin ROWDY boys baaaaaaagggggggg⚡️⚡️⚡️#proud
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjdvUOQAsic/?taken-by=dallasaustins
A few weeks ago, Dallas posted video of Tron’s interview in the studio, as he recorded his album. It’s evident that Dallas is proud, but also in constant awe of watching the kid, whose snotty nose he used to clean, become a man who has, in some ways, accomplished things Dallas didn’t have the opportunity to:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BipcDStg6go/?taken-by=dallasaustins
Their History Wasn’t Pretty, But They Made It
Dallas and Chilli’s past relationship had it’s fair share of hurdles. They dated for many years, when TLC first started on LaFace Records in the 1990’s, and Dallas was TLC’s producer. In a 2010 interview, Chilli tearfully admitted the heartbreak she felt after aborting her and Dallas’ first pregnancy, at 20 years old. She regretted that decision every day, but said she felt pressured to do it from the record label and also Dallas, who volunteered the $300 for the abortion.
Chilli then admitted her constant regret (of aborting their baby) was so unbearable, that several years later she felt the only way to repair it, was by having a baby… and it had to be with Dallas. Obviously, Dallas also wanted to have a baby with her too, by that time:
“It messed me up,” Chilli said through tears. “I don’t know; It just, it broke my spirit. […] I feel like I became kind of like not my strong self anymore. I felt like I gave in and I broke to what someone else wanted. And I would break down and I would just cry because I wasn’t a mommy. I cried almost every day for almost nine years and then I was caught up, I had to have a baby.”
Even though they’re no longer together, 21 years later, they feel very blessed to have Tron.
