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In what year did TLC file for bankruptcy despite having the number one album in the country at the same time?

Answer

1995

TLC's 1995 bankruptcy filing occurred while 'CrazySexyCool' held the top spot on the Billboard 200, highlighting how unfavorable label deals could leave chart-topping artists financially insolvent.

💡 Did you know?

TLC filed for bankruptcy in 1995 while their album was simultaneously #1, proving that chart success didn't mean band members earned real money.

Other options people guess

  • 1992
  • 1997
  • 1999

Topics

  • girl-groups
  • 1990s
  • r&b
  • music-business

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