About RL
Born 1977. RL is an American singer and songwriter.
Robert Lavelle Huggar, better known by his initials RL, is an American singer and songwriter who gained fame as the lead singer of the R&B group Next.
Early life Robert Lavelle Huggar was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Next
Fronted by Huggar and brothers Terry Brown and Raphael Brown, Next was introduced to producer and DJ artist KayGee from Naughty by Nature. Subsequently, they signed with KayGee's newly formed Divine Mill record label, which, at the time, was distributed through Arista Records.
Solo work RL first distinguished himself outside of Next with his duet with Deborah Cox on the song "We Can't Be Friends" as well as other feature projects. RL followed up that effort with "The Best Man I Can Be", the super-group track from The Best Man movie soundtrack which also featured Ginuwine, Tyrese and Case. By the time RL's soulful "Good Love" (from The Brothers movie soundtrack) and his hook to 2Pac's Until the end of Time were released, he had created an artistic persona distinct and separate from Next. RL: Ements is RL's debut solo project and was released on J Records. It spawned the singles "Got Me a Model" (featuring Erick Sermon) and "Good Man".
Personal life Huggar has a son with his first wife.
In October 2017, he married Lena Danielle Chenier. Their eldest daughter was born in January 2018. In May 2025, their second daughter was born. In March 2025 he welcomed a granddaughter.
Discography Albums Year Title Chart positions US U.S. R&B 2002 RL: Ements Released: April 23, 2002536
Singles
As songwriter
Other notable songwriting credits Year Song Artist Album 2001 "Weekend Thing" Koffee BrownMars/Venus "Bring Your Heart to Mine" Luther VandrossLuther Vandross "U R the One" Usher8701 2005 "Storm (Forecass)" Jamie FoxxUnpredictable 2008 "I Can Change Your Life" LloydLessons in Love "The Floor" Keith Sweat Just Me "Sexiest Girl" "Teach Me" 2009 "Show Off"GinuwineA Man's Thoughts "Open the Door" "Orchestra" "Touch Me" "Even When I'm Mad" 2012 "60 Seconds" "Q" ParkerThe Manual 2013 "Ready for Love" Mindless BehaviorAll Around the World
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Frequently asked questions
Who is RL?
American R&B singer
When was RL born?
RL was born on 2 April 1977 in Minneapolis.
What is RL's occupation?
RL is a singer and songwriter.
What nationality is RL?
RL is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). RL. https://biography.guide/rl/
MLA: "RL." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rl/.
Chicago: "RL." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rl/.
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