The group began their musical career as Sweeter than Sugar, formed in 1993 in Las Vegas.

Spawning from their debut studio album No Doubt (1996), the song peaked within the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100, while the album received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

[4][5] Despite critical and commercial success, the group experienced lineup changes with Orish and Cruz being replaced by Meelah Williams and Tiffany Villarreal, respectively.

This lineup released a single "Pootie Tangin'" before Lemore left and Williams re-joining the group.

[4] LeMisha Grinstead wanted to pursue a solo career and with the support of her parents, she began performing in local competitions and churches.

Sinbad entered the quartet into a music competition in Atlanta under the group name Sweeter than Sugar.

During the recording of the album, Bivins dismissed Orish Grinstead and Amelia Cruz from the group because of his lack of support in their vocal abilities.

It managed to sell over half of a million copies in the United States, earning a gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

[16] During the tour, LeMisha went on a two-month maternity leave and later gave birth to her son Tony Fields II on June 18, 1999.

She also sang backup for Missy Elliott's song "Take Away", the third single from her 2001 album Miss E...So Addictive.

Also in 2003, 702 shared lead vocals on the track "Gamble It" from the album Emotions by Sirena.

Williams continued a career in the music industry as a background vocalist for Faith Evans and Macy Gray.

LeMisha began a career as a wedding chapel manager at Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

[23] In 2014, Williams joined the season three cast of reality television show R&B Divas: Atlanta.

In November 2017, the group reformed and attended the 2017 Soul Train Music Awards.

[29] On September 16, 2023, Irish Grinstead died after a long battle with an undisclosed illness.

[32] 702 recorded R&B songs with styles that encompass rap, soul, contemporary, gospel, and jazz.

[33][34] In the group's original lineup, LeMisha was the lead vocalist, Irish was on alto, Orish and Amelia were on soprano.

[41] The group has also been credited as a musical influence or inspiration to several artists including Solange Knowles,[42] and FLO.