If you’ve ever shouted along to “I don’t want no scrub” while riding in the car with friends, you already know the power of TLC’s 1999 anthem. More than just a song you can’t get out of your head, “No Scrubs” carved its name into pop culture as a fierce declaration of self-worth. With sharp lyrics and an unforgettable hook, the track gave women a voice and left men rethinking their approach. The Song That Defined an EraReleased on February 2, 1999, “No Scrubs” was the lead single from TLC’s third album, FanMail. But despite its attempt to even the score, it never reached the same cultural level as TLC’s anthem.