LaFace and Arista Records released the song as the album 's lead single on October 31 , 1994 , and it gained both critical acclaim and commercial success . Music critics praised Austin 's work and TLC 's new musical direction , and commercially " Creep " became the group 's first number one on the United States '' Billboard '' Hot 100 . It topped the chart for four consecutive weeks and was later certificated platinum in sales . Following its European debut/re-issue in early 1996 , the song reached the top ten in the United Kingdom and New Zealand and the top forty in other countries . Included in the remixes was a new rap verse written by Lopes which warns listeners of safe sex issues . " Creep " appeared on many best-of lists and received a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
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38th Annual Grammy Awards
Creep (TLC song)