via ultimate-tlc.tumblr.comMusic / Sound of FashionThe new wave of R&B girls channelling TLC’s tomboy styleKehlani, DeJ Loaf and Tink have been reviving the trio’s soulful, attitude-packed imageShareLink copied ✔️August 21, 2015MusicSound of FashionTextDaisy Jones With their slinky, soul-filled vocal harmonies, sex positive lyricism and absurdly catchy hooks, iconic 90s girl group TLC altered the landscape of R&B forever. But it wasn’t just the music world that felt their influence. The trio’s baggy, branded style, in-your-face colours and brash, career-defining videos, kickstarted an enduring fashion legacy that can still be felt in today’s rising R&B stars. From Kehlani’s low-rise denim and tight tees, to Tink’s stand out, swaggy style, these are the tomboys that have revived that "Hat 2 Da Back" look from our three fave fearless females. With this in mind, we've condensed them all into one killer playlist. Enjoy! Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORETOMORA are the dance-pop superduo out to ‘connect unexpected people’If Geese are a psy-op, so is everything else Nike Airmaxxing with singer-songwriter Simone RuthA deep dive into the fan-led SOPHIE archive projectThe secret history of Black British musicSilvana Estrada: ‘Bad Bunny is my hero, but Latin America is a continent’ The ultimate guide to music festivals in 2026Stop calling Justin Bieber’s Coachella set ‘lazy’Xaviersobased’s online obsessions: NBA 2K, skate videos and NickelodeonQueer nightlife is thriving in Bucharest’s abandoned backroomsThe rise of Rico Ace in 5 tracksSwedish House Mafia unpack their Miami Ultra festival mega-setEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy