Three legendary groups. Decades of hits. And one stage that rarely had time to cool down.
TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue brought the It’s Iconic Tour to Jiffy Lube Live Wednesday night, turning the Virginia amphitheater into a celebration of the women who helped shape an era of R&B and hip-hop.
But this wasn’t your typical concert. Instead of an opening act followed by increasingly longer sets, the It’s Iconic Tour utilized a round-robin format. En Vogue would hit the stage, followed by TLC, then Salt-N-Pepa, before the cycle started all over again. The groups alternated throughout the evening, creating something closer to a live ’90s mixtape than a traditional concert.
And it worked.
There were few opportunities for the energy to dissipate because, just as one group finished its portion of the show, another was preparing to take over.
En Vogue opened the musical trip down memory lane with the powerhouse vocals and harmonies that made the group one of R&B’s most recognizable acts. Songs including “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” and “Free Your Mind” immediately had the crowd singing along.
Watch the official music video for “Free Your Mind” by En Vogue on YouTube:
Then came TLC. With T-Boz unable to perform due to illness, Chilli was tasked with representing the legendary group — and she wasn’t alone for long. The crowd quickly became part of the performance.
From “Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg” and “What About Your Friends” to “Baby-Baby-Baby” and “Diggin’ on You,” TLC’s catalog demonstrated just how deeply embedded these songs remain in R&B culture.
Watch the official music video for “Diggin’ On You” by TLC on YouTube:
Then Salt-N-Pepa came out and changed the temperature. Salt, Pepa, and DJ Spinderella brought hip-hop directly into the middle of the R&B-heavy evening, delivering the personality, choreography, and swagger that have made their music instantly recognizable for nearly four decades.
But instead of that being the end of one act and the beginning of another, the rotation continued.
En Vogue returned.
TLC returned.
Salt-N-Pepa returned.
That revolving format became one of the strongest elements of the entire production. There was no waiting through a lengthy stage change for the “next” artist because there really wasn’t a next artist. All three groups essentially shared the show.
It also made the collaborations feel natural. “Whatta Man,” Salt-N-Pepa’s classic collaboration with En Vogue, was especially fitting at a concert where both groups were already sharing the stage. It wasn’t simply another song on the setlist; it was one of those moments when the concept behind the entire tour made perfect sense.
As the night moved deeper into the groups’ catalogs, the hits only got bigger. En Vogue delivered “Hold On” and “Don’t Let Go (Love).” TLC eventually reached the songs nearly everyone in the amphitheater seemed to know: “Creep,” “Unpretty,” “No Scrubs,” and “Waterfalls,” the latter serving as a particularly moving tribute to Left Eye.
Salt-N-Pepa had the crowd moving with songs including “Shoop,” “Let’s Talk About Sex,” and, of course, “Push It.”
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Watch the official music video for “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa on YouTube:
The format also highlighted something easy to overlook when discussing nostalgia tours: These three groups didn’t simply have a few popular songs.
They have catalogs.
For roughly two hours, one recognizable song followed another with remarkably little downtime. More importantly, each group brought something different to the stage. En Vogue brought the vocals. TLC brought the unmistakable sound, style, and attitude that helped redefine the girl group. Salt-N-Pepa brought hip-hop swagger and an energy that immediately transformed the amphitheater into a party.
Together, they represented a period when women were helping reshape R&B, pop, and hip-hop simultaneously.
T-Boz’s absence was noticeable, particularly because her unmistakable low register is such an important part of TLC’s sound. Still, Chilli, the dancers, and, perhaps most importantly, thousands of fans singing along helped carry those songs through the night.
By the time “No Scrubs,” “Waterfalls,” “Shoop,” and “Push It” arrived, Jiffy Lube Live wasn’t simply watching a nostalgia concert. People were reliving memories.
That’s ultimately what made the It’s Iconic Tour work. Thirty-plus years later, the harmonies still hit. The rhymes still start a party.
Some music ages.
This music is iconic.
Here are some photos of TLC performing live at Jiffy Lube Live on Sept. 16, 2026. All pictures copyright and courtesy of Tonya Caver.
Here are some photos of Salt-N-Pepa performing live at Jiffy Lube Live on Sept. 16, 2026. All pictures copyright and courtesy of Tonya Caver.
Here are some photos of En Vogue performing live at Jiffy Lube Live on Sept. 16, 2026. All pictures copyright and courtesy of Tonya Caver.
