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Color Me Badd Distance Themselves From Co-Founder Accused Of Abuse By Estranged Daughter

The pop/R&B group Color Me Badd formed in Oklahoma City in 1985. In the early '90s, the group scored a few major hits, including "I Wanna Sex You Up," " I Adore Mi Amor ," and " All 4 Love ." Since their success faded, Color Me Badd have had a tumultuous history, with original members coming and going as they play the nostalgia circuit. The only original member in the current Color Me Badd lineup…

Color Me Badd Distance Themselves From Co-Founder Accused Of Abuse By Estranged Daughter

Color Me Badd, the pop/R&B group formed in Oklahoma City in 1985, has distanced themselves from co-founder Kevin Thornton following allegations of abuse made by his estranged daughter, according to prosecutors. Thornton, now 56, left the group in 1998 to become a minister in Fort Worth, Texas, but later made temporary returns. The current members of Color Me Badd have released a statement regarding the claims made by Thornton's daughter.

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