THEN AND NOW: Here's what all your favorite '90s singers are doing today

Gabbi ShawJul 16, 2020, 20:09 IST

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The '90s were an amazing time for music — Oasis, *NSYNC, the Spice Girls, and TLC come to mind.
But not all of these musicians stayed successful in the new millennium.
Some, like Vanilla Ice, have pivoted to new careers altogether.

Several '90 stars have stayed in the spotlight. Singers like Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, and Justin Timberlake seem to be on the cover of magazines day in and day out. But what about their fellow '90s chart-toppers?

While some of the 1990s greats have withdrawn from stardom and the music industry, others are still making waves as musicians. Some have even found other callings, like home improvement.

Here's what all your favorite singers from the '90s are up to now.

Amy Daire contributed to a previous version of this article.

The Backstreet Boys were one of the biggest boy bands of the '90s.

The Backstreet Boys. Diane Freed/ Getty

But they're still releasing new music, as well.

Backstreet Boys attend the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on February 10, 2019. Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

Sir Mix-a-Lot is most famous for his ode to big butts, "Baby Got Back."

Sir Mix-a-Lot in 1992. Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images

In the years since, he's spent time in a familiar setting: behind the mic at a radio station.

Sir Mix-a-Lot on July 21, 2018 in Kent, Washington. Mat Hayward/Getty Images

The Spice Girls were Britain's hottest group.

The Spice Girls. The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images

All five Spice Girls will reunite for an animated movie in 2020, in which the girls play superheroes.

Mel B., Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, and Mel C. of The Spice Girls on May 24, 2019. Dave J Hogan/Getty Images

Sisqó was best known for the "Thong Song."

Sisqó. Paul Natkin/WireImage/Getty Images

Sisqó has turned to country music since his glory days.

Sisqo in 2019. Prince Williams/Wireimage/Getty Images

Vanilla Ice was a hit in the early '90s with "Ice Ice Baby."

Vanilla Ice in 1990. Paul Natkin/WireImage/Getty Images

These days, he's a home-improvement show host, and occasionally performs at festivals.

Vanilla Ice on November 9, 2019. Manny Hernandez/Getty Images

B*Witched were an Irish girl group, known best for their hit "C'est La Vie."

B*Witched in 1998. Patrick Ford/Redferns/Getty Images

B*Witched is still in the music industry and working on new music together.

B*Witched in 2018. Lorne Thomson/Redferns/Getty Images

TLC was one of the biggest bands in '90s history, thanks to the chemistry between T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli.

T-Boz, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and Chilli of TLC in 1999. Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

The band lost a cherished member, but the now-duo last released an album, "TLC," in 2017.

Rozonda Thomas and Tionne Watkins of TLC in 2019. Aaron Poole/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal /Getty Images

Jewel had a knockout hit, "You Were Meant For Me."

Jewel in 1997. Dave Allocca/DMI/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images

Jewel has gone on to release 11 other albums since then.

Jewel in November 2019. Steve Jennings/WireImage/Getty Images

Lauryn Hill made a name for herself as a member of The Fugees, but also had an extremely successful solo career.

Lauryn Hill in 1997. Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images

She has had a tumultuous few years lately, but is back to performing.

Lauryn Hill in July 2019. Mariano Regidor/Redferns/Getty Images

Boyz II Men's "I'll Make Love To You" turned them into a sensation that lasted well past the '90s.

Boyz II Men in 1993. Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images

Boyz II Men are still touring to this day.

Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men on November 17, 2019. Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET

Hanson's "MMMBop" put these singers on the map.

American pop rock band Hanson, circa 2000. Tim Roney/Getty Images

None of their new work has had the same success, but they still tour to screaming fans.

Hanson in 2017. Carly Earl/Newspix/Getty Images

98 Degrees was another boy band of the '90s that had a successful career — though not as big as Backstreet Boys or *NSYNC.

Brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons, and Justin Jeffre of 98 Degrees. Tim Roney/Getty Images

They reunited for a 2016 nostalgia tour with other popular acts from the era, and released a Christmas album in 2017.

Justin Jeffre, Jeff Timmons, Nick Lachey, and Drew Lachey in May 2019. Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images

MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" is still untouchable.

MC Hammer performs in London in 1990. Michael Putland/Getty Images

Today, he's better known for his work as a spokesman.

MC Hammer in 2018. Rich Polk/Getty Images for Capitol Music Group

*NSYNC are up there as one of the greatest boy bands of all time.

Joey Fatone, Justin Timberlake, Chris Kirkpatrick, Lance Bass, and JC Chasez of *NSYNC in 1998. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Chances of a full *NSYNC reunion are pretty slim.

Chris Kirkpatrick, Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, and Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC on April 30, 2018. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Destiny's Child was one of the most popular girl groups of the late '90s.

Destiny's Child during the 1998 MTV European Music Awards in Milan, Italy. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc/Getty Images

One member of Destiny's Child became (arguably) the most famous celebrity in the world, but the other two have had careers worth mentioning, too.

Michelle Williams, Beyoncé, and Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child on April 21, 2018. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella

Oasis' '90s hits "Wonderwall" and "Champagne Supernova" will likely never die.

Liam Gallagher and brother Noel Gallagher of Oasis in 1995. Dave Hogan/Getty Images

The Gallagher brothers are still embroiled in a serious feud.

Liam in November 2019 and Noel in October 2019. Gareth Cattermole/MTV 2019/Getty Images for MTV; Ricky Vigil M/GC Images/Getty Images

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