Latest news with #DawnRobinson
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wait, EnVogue's Dawn Robinson Says She's 'Not Homeless But Lives in Her Car Because of What ?!!!
Dawn Robinson just made a big clarification when it comes to her living situation. As we reported earlier this month, the En Vogue singer took to YouTube a few weeks ago, breaking the internet when she revealed that she has spent the last three years homeless, living out of her car. The statements sparked a giant conversation surrounding our favorite ex acts, and what happens to many of them after their days in the spotlight. In a recent statement, however, Robinson has had to clarify her previous words and the specific sentiments around them. In a newly issued statement, she explained, 'Sometimes in life, we end up in situations that we weren't expecting,' as People reports. 'There's something we need to learn or teach, but we're too afraid to push ourselves out of our comfort zones to do it —so the universe does it for us!' She adds that during this period of growth, we either 'learn to trust ourselves or give in to fear and fail.' She then made one thing clear: she is not, in fact, homeless. 'I want to make it clear: I am not homeless. I am temporarily choosing car life as part of my journey of healing and self-discovery.' She continued saying that she took a risk and 'jumped headfirst into this lifestyle,' calling it 'a crazy, fun, sometimes scary ride.' 'For me, failure is NOT an option. Being vulnerable sucks, but here I GROW. This is about embracing freedom, trusting the process, and finding strength in the unexpected.' She then spoke directly to her fans, thanking them for the support but insisting they do not donate to unauthorized fundraising campaigns, as many have wanted to support the singer since her revelation. 'I've been made aware that some individuals may be requesting funds on my behalf through platforms like Cash App, GoFundMe or other means,' she explained. 'I want to be clear: I have not authorized any fundraising campaigns, and I do not want anyone—especially my loyal fans—to be scammed or taken advantage of.' She once again thanked them for their love and support, saying she wants to ensure that their kindness is not misused. 'Please be cautious and do not send money to anyone claiming to act on my behalf.' For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson says she's not homeless, chose to live in her car
En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson issued a statement clarifying she hasn't been homeless for three years, but she is "temporarily choosing car life." Robinson shared a statement with People magazine, saying, "I want to make it clear: I am not homeless. I am temporarily choosing car life as part of my journey of healing and self-discovery. "I took a risk and jumped headfirst into this lifestyle, and WOW, what a crazy, fun, sometimes scary ride it's been. For me, failure is NOT an option. Being vulnerable sucks, but here I GROW. This is about embracing freedom, trusting the process, and finding strength in the unexpected." Robinson issued a warning to her fans not to fall for fundraisers claiming to be raising money for her benefit. En Vogue's Dawn Robinson Has Been Living Out Of Her Car For Three Years "I've been made aware that some individuals may be requesting funds on my behalf through platforms like Cash App, GoFundMe or other means. I want to be clear: I have not authorized any fundraising campaigns, and I do not want anyone — especially my loyal fans — to be scammed or taken advantage of. Read On The Fox News App "Your love and support mean the world to me, and I want to ensure that your kindness is not misused. Please be cautious and do not send money to anyone claiming to act on my behalf." Speaking on her personal healing journey, Robinson said, "Sometimes in life, we end up in situations that we weren't expecting. There's something we need to learn or teach, but we're too afraid to push ourselves out of our comfort zones to do it — so the universe does it for us! During this growth period, we either learn to trust ourselves or give in to fear and fail." In a video posted to YouTube earlier this month, Robinson opened up about why she chose to pursue "car life" and explained how she hopes her vulnerability can help inspire others who are in dire situations. "People are like, 'You shouldn't talk about it, because you're a celebrity, and what if they judge you?' So what? What if they judge me? Life is life. … Part of being human is being vulnerable," Robinson, who found success alongside En Vogue members Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis and Maxine Jones in the 1990s, shared. Robinson said her aim is to "inspire" others and let people know they are "capable of anything, no matter what the odds are against you." While explaining how she got to where she is, Robinson said she had been living with her parents in Las Vegas about five years ago. After being at odds with her mom, the singer made the decision to leave and ended up sleeping in her car for about a month. Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News A co-manager at the time urged her to move to Los Angeles, telling Robinson he'd help her find a place to stay. However, after eight months of living in a hotel, Robinson cut ties when she realized he was "playing games." "Sometimes I think people want to trap you and keep you in a situation when you're vulnerable," she said. "So, I got out of there." In 2022, Robinson packed her car up and drove to Malibu, California, to begin her "car life." "I don't regret anything," she said. "That first night was scary." A-list Celebrities Who Were Homeless Before They Made It Big Robinson quickly learned the ins and outs of car life, like "cover your windows" and avoiding talking to "certain people." "I felt free," she said. "It was so different. I felt like I was on a camping trip. It just felt like it was the right thing to do. "I'm learning who I am as a person, as a woman," she continued. "We say we can't do certain things before we even know that we're capable. … I'm glad that I made this choice because I needed to go through this fire. "I wouldn't trade my experiences and what I've gone through for the world," she added. "I miss my family. I miss everyone I was connected to. But I needed to do this alone. … But I needed to do this for me. It's not easy for me by any means." Robinson said she's "really proud" of how far she's gone and urged her followers to face their fears. Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter "I challenge you to do the things that are scary," she said. "People are going to call you crazy, and that's OK. You feel a sense of freedom, and you push yourself. "Be spontaneous," she added. "Do the scary. F--- fear." En Vogue, which was formed in 1989, earned six Grammy nominations. Robinson left in March 1997 but reunited with the group in 2005 and 2009. Fox News Digital's Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this article source: En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson says she's not homeless, chose to live in her car
Fox News
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson says she's not homeless, chose to live in her car
En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson issued a statement clarifying she hasn't been homeless for three years, but she is "temporarily choosing car life." Robinson shared a statement with People magazine, saying, "I want to make it clear: I am not homeless. I am temporarily choosing car life as part of my journey of healing and self-discovery. "I took a risk and jumped headfirst into this lifestyle, and WOW, what a crazy, fun, sometimes scary ride it's been. For me, failure is NOT an option. Being vulnerable sucks, but here I GROW. This is about embracing freedom, trusting the process, and finding strength in the unexpected." Robinson issued a warning to her fans not to fall for fundraisers claiming to be raising money for her benefit. "I've been made aware that some individuals may be requesting funds on my behalf through platforms like Cash App, GoFundMe or other means. I want to be clear: I have not authorized any fundraising campaigns, and I do not want anyone — especially my loyal fans — to be scammed or taken advantage of. "Your love and support mean the world to me, and I want to ensure that your kindness is not misused. Please be cautious and do not send money to anyone claiming to act on my behalf." "I want to make it clear: I am not homeless. I am temporarily choosing car life as part of my journey of healing and self-discovery." Speaking on her personal healing journey, Robinson said, "Sometimes in life, we end up in situations that we weren't expecting. There's something we need to learn or teach, but we're too afraid to push ourselves out of our comfort zones to do it — so the universe does it for us! During this growth period, we either learn to trust ourselves or give in to fear and fail." In a video posted to YouTube earlier this month, Robinson opened up about why she chose to pursue "car life" and explained how she hopes her vulnerability can help inspire others who are in dire situations. "People are like, 'You shouldn't talk about it, because you're a celebrity, and what if they judge you?' So what? What if they judge me? Life is life. … Part of being human is being vulnerable," Robinson, who found success alongside En Vogue members Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis and Maxine Jones in the 1990s, shared. Robinson said her aim is to "inspire" others and let people know they are "capable of anything, no matter what the odds are against you." While explaining how she got to where she is, Robinson said she had been living with her parents in Las Vegas about five years ago. After being at odds with her mom, the singer made the decision to leave and ended up sleeping in her car for about a month. A co-manager at the time urged her to move to Los Angeles, telling Robinson he'd help her find a place to stay. However, after eight months of living in a hotel, Robinson cut ties when she realized he was "playing games." "Sometimes I think people want to trap you and keep you in a situation when you're vulnerable," she said. "So, I got out of there." In 2022, Robinson packed her car up and drove to Malibu, California, to begin her "car life." "I don't regret anything," she said. "That first night was scary." Robinson quickly learned the ins and outs of car life, like "cover your windows" and avoiding talking to "certain people." "I felt free," she said. "It was so different. I felt like I was on a camping trip. It just felt like it was the right thing to do. "I'm learning who I am as a person, as a woman," she continued. "We say we can't do certain things before we even know that we're capable. … I'm glad that I made this choice because I needed to go through this fire. "I wouldn't trade my experiences and what I've gone through for the world," she added. "I miss my family. I miss everyone I was connected to. But I needed to do this alone. … But I needed to do this for me. It's not easy for me by any means." Robinson said she's "really proud" of how far she's gone and urged her followers to face their fears. "I challenge you to do the things that are scary," she said. "People are going to call you crazy, and that's OK. You feel a sense of freedom, and you push yourself. "Be spontaneous," she added. "Do the scary. F--- fear." En Vogue, which was formed in 1989, earned six Grammy nominations. Robinson left in March 1997 but reunited with the group in 2005 and 2009.
New York Times
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Dawn Robinson, En Vogue Alum, Says She's Been Living in Her Car for 3 Years
Dawn Robinson, a founding member of the '90s R&B group En Vogue, said this week that she had been living in her car for roughly three years after several living arrangements fell through. In a nearly 20-minute video that was posted to her official YouTube channel on Tuesday, Robinson said that she did not want anyone's pity and that she was comfortable with the decision she had made. Although she said she would rather have her own apartment, she put somewhat of a positive spin on her circumstances. 'I'm glad that I made this choice because I needed to go through this fire,' Robinson said in the video, adding that she was in the middle of a spiritual journey involving a period of isolation from family and friends. 'I'm in the trenches of this right now and I'm like, 'I wouldn't trade my experiences and what I've gone through for the world.'' A representative for En Vogue, which is still active without Robinson, declined to comment beyond saying that the group had not been in contact with her in more than five years. Robinson could not immediately be reached for comment and did not say in her video where her vehicle is. En Vogue was founded in the late 1980s with Robinson, Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron and Maxine Jones and climbed the charts in the 1990s with songs like 'Hold On,' 'Free Your Mind' and 'Giving Him Something He Can Feel.' A New York Times review of one of their concerts in 1992 praised the members' vocal skills and said, 'There's not a weak voice in the group.' Robinson left the group in 1997 but made reunion appearances in 2005 and 2009, according to Billboard. Its current members — Ellis, Herron, Jones and Rhona Bennett — performed at the N.B.A. All-Star Game in February. Robinson, who was also in the music group Lucy Pearl with the singer-songwriter Raphael Saadiq, said friends had warned her not to share the details of her living circumstances. 'My aim is to inspire,' she said. 'And to let people know that you're capable of anything, no matter what the odds are against you.' The singer recounted the many living arrangements that had fallen through over the years, including stays with her parents in Las Vegas and her then manager in Los Angeles. She also lived in a hotel for eight months. In March 2022, she said, she decided to take a different approach and try living in her car after researching 'van life,' a trend that surged during the coronavirus pandemic in which people permanently live in a vehicle. 'I loved what I was seeing,' Robinson said. 'I just thought, 'I could do that, I can do this.'' Robinson said that over the years she had developed a careful routine that included caring for her car, covering her windows when necessary and not talking to certain people. She also has a membership at a gym where she showers. 'I'm a funky diva, but I'm not funky,' she said. Toward the end of the video, Robinson said her career would bounce back and addressed concerns that she might be sharing the information for publicity. 'There are many things that people have done for publicity stunts,' she said. 'Saying that I'm living in my car and actually not living in my car would be a stupid publicity stunt. But this is not publicity. I have all the footage from Vegas to L.A. to prove that.'
Fox News
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
En Vogue member Dawn Robinson has been living out of her car for three years
Dawn Robinson, a former member of the 1990s R&B group En Vogue, has been living in her car for over three years. In a video posted to YouTube on Tuesday, Robinson opened up about why she chose to pursue "car life" and explained how she hopes her vulnerability can help inspire others who are in dire situations. "People are like, 'You shouldn't talk about it, because you're a celebrity, and what if they judge you?' So what? What if they judge me? Life is life. . . . part of being human is being vulnerable," Robinson, who found mega success alongside En Vogue band members Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis and Maxine Jones in the 1990s, shared. "You guys, for the past three years, I have been living in my car," she added. "I said it, oh my gosh, it's out." Robinson said her aim is to "inspire" others and let people know that they are "capable of anything, no matter what the odds are against you." While explaining how she got to where she is, Robinson said she had been living with her parents in Las Vegas about five years ago. After being at odds with her mom, the singer made the decision to leave and ended up sleeping in her car for about a month. A co-manager at the time urged her to move to Los Angeles, telling Robinson he'd help her find a place to stay. However, after eight months of living in a hotel, Robinson cut ties when she realized he was "playing games." "Sometimes I think people want to trap you and keep you in a situation when you're vulnerable," she said. "So, I got out of there." In 2022, Robinson packed her car up and drove to Malibu, Calif., to begin her "car life." "I don't regret anything," she said. "That first night was scary." Robinson quickly learned the ins and outs of car life, like "cover your windows" and avoiding talking to "certain people." "I felt free," she said. "It was so different. I felt like I was on a camping trip. It just felt like it was the right thing to do." "I'm learning who I am as a person, as a woman," she continued. "We say we can't do certain things before we even know that we're capable. . . . I'm glad that I made this choice, because I needed to go through this fire." "I wouldn't trade my experiences and what I've gone through for the world," she added. "I miss my family. I miss everyone I was connected to. But I needed to do this alone. . . . But I needed to do this for me. It's not easy for me by any means." Robinson said she's"really proud" of how far she's gone and urged her followers to face their fears. "I challenge you to do the things that are scary," she said. "People are going to call you crazy, and that's okay. You feel a sense of freedom, and you push yourself." "Be spontaneous," she added. "Do the scary. F--- fear." En Vogue, which was formed in 1989, earned six Grammy nominations. Robinson left in March 1997 but reunited with the group in 2005 and 2009.
