Lisa Lopes Biography: Age, Wife, Death, Net Worth, Height, Awards

Lisa Nicole Lopes, professionally known as Lisa Left Eye Lopes, was an American singer, rapper, and songwriter.

She gained prominence as a member of the R&B group TLC, where she was recognized for her distinctive rapping style and creative contributions.

Her involvement in TLC’s success, including hits like “Waterfalls” and “No Scrubs,” solidified her status in the music industry.

Beyond her group work, Lopes pursued a solo career, releasing the album “Supernova” in 2001. Her untimely death in 2002 at the age of 30 marked a tragic end to a promising career.

Profile

• Full name: Lisa Nicole Lopes
• Nickname: Left Eye
• Date of birth: May 27, 1971
• Age: 53 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Singer, rapper, songwriter
• Height: N/A
• Parents: Wanda (née Andino) and Ronald Lopes Sr.
• Siblings: Ronald Jr. (brother), Rain (sister)
• Spouse: Andre Rison (1993–2001)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Deceased
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: African American
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Lisa Nicole Lopes was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 27, 1971.

She was the daughter of Wanda (née Andino), a seamstress, and Ronald Lopes Sr., a U.S. Army staff sergeant.

Lisa had a younger brother, Ronald Jr., and a younger sister, Rain (nicknamed Reigndrop). Her father was described as “very strict, very domineering” and treated the family like they were in “boot camp.” He was also a “talented musician” who played the harmonica, clarinet, piano, and saxophone.

Lopes‘ parents separated when she was still in school, and her paternal grandmother raised her during the later years of her childhood.

At five years old, she began playing with a toy piano and later composed her songs. By age 10, Lopes formed the musical trio The Lopes Kids with her siblings, with whom she performed gospel songs at local events and churches.

She attended the Philadelphia High School for Girls. In an interview with The Independent, Lopes said that at 14, she was moved after hearing Queen Latifah and Monie Love’s song “Ladies First.”

Personal Life

Lopes‘ personal life was marked by her relationship with NFL player Andre Rison. The two began dating in 1993 and had an on-and-off relationship until 2001.

Their relationship was tumultuous, resulting in a 1994 incident where Lopes set fire to Rison’s sneakers in a bathtub, leading to a house fire.

She was arrested and sentenced to five years of probation and a $10,000 fine. Despite this, she and Rison reconciled and continued their relationship intermittently until 2001.

Career

Lopes moved to Atlanta in 1990 and co-founded TLC with Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas. The group released their debut album, “Ooooooohhh… On the TLC Tip,” in 1992, which sold six million copies worldwide.

Their second album, “CrazySexyCool,” released in 1994, sold over 23 million copies worldwide. Lopes was known for her rapping and singing contributions and her creative input in the group’s image and music videos. She also pursued a solo career, releasing the album “Supernova” in 2001.

Awards

• Grammy Awards: 4 (as part of TLC)

Net Worth

Lisa Lopes’ net worth is $1 million.

She earned income from her work with TLC, solo projects, and songwriting royalties during her career.

Death

On April 25, 2002, Lisa Lopes died in a car accident in La Ceiba, Honduras, while on a spiritual retreat.

She was driving a rented vehicle when she lost control and crashed, resulting in fatal injuries. She was 30 years old at the time of her death.

Controversy

Lopes was involved in several controversies during her career. The most notable was the 1994 incident where she set fire to Andre Rison’s sneakers in a bathtub, leading to a house fire.

She was arrested and sentenced to five years of probation and a $10,000 fine. Despite this, she and Rison reconciled and continued their relationship intermittently until 2001.

Additionally, Lopes was known for her outspoken nature and unconventional behaviour, which sometimes led to media scrutiny.

Social Media

• Instagram: N/A
• Twitter: N/A

Discography

• Supernova (2001)
• Eye Legacy (2009)