Dawn Robinson of En Vogue Shares Experience of Living in Her Car
Image courtesy of Fox TV. Dawn Robinson performing at the 4th Annual Global Fusion Festival in 2010.
Dawn Robinson, a founding member of the acclaimed R&B group En Vogue, recently opened up about her personal struggles in a video posted on her YouTube channel. In her heartfelt message, Robinson disclosed she has been living in her car for almost three years.
Details of Robinson’s Situation
In her video, Robinson explained her decision to leave her family home in Las Vegas, attributing it to her mother’s “anger.” Seeking a space for independence, Robinson found refuge in her vehicle. Interestingly, she mentioned that many in the celebrity community also choose to sleep in their cars and emphasized that her situation has granted her a sense of “freedom.” However, she clarified that she is not seeking sympathy from her fans.
Background on Dawn Robinson
Robinson is best known as a member of En Vogue, which formed in 1989 and quickly rose to fame with hits like “My Lovin'” and “Hold On.” Throughout their career, the group has been recognized as one of the best-selling female music acts in history, showcasing their tremendous influence in the R&B and pop genres.
The singer initially departed from En Vogue in 1997 but later reunited with the group in 2005 and again in 2009. Adding to her diverse career, she participated in the reality series “R&B Divas: Los Angeles” in 2013.
Hailing from Connecticut, Robinson’s musical achievements include sales of over 11 million records both as a solo artist and as part of En Vogue and the group Lucy Pearl. Her contributions to music have garnered her numerous accolades, including two American Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award, seven MTV Video Music Awards, four Soul Train Music Awards, and eight Grammy nominations.