In an emotional and candid revelation, Dawn Robinson, the powerful voice behind iconic R&B group, En Vogue, has opened up about her struggle with homelessness, sharing her extraordinary experience of living in her car for the past three years. #
This heartfelt confession came in a recent video on her YouTube channel, titled ‘Your New Life Is in the Scary’. With a palpable sense of relief, she declared, “You guys, for the past three years, I’ve been living in my car. I said it! Oh my God, it’s out.”
The 90s hitmaker recounted how her journey began in 2020 when she was residing with her parents in Las Vegas. #
Although that chapter seemed wonderful initially, Robinson soon found the dynamic turned toxic.
I love my mum, but she became very angry, and a lot of her anger she was taking out on me. I was her target all the time. And I was like, I can’t deal with this. I respect her too much to understand it,” she shared, explaining her decision to move out after facing emotional turmoil.
Following her departure from her parents' home, Robinson revealed that her co-manager extended a helping hand, offering her accommodation in Los Angeles.
However, the relief was only temporary; she stayed in a hotel room for eight months before deciding she needed a different lifestyle.
“I was like, no, this is unacceptable. I have been researching car life, this whole community of people who have been living in their cars, and the whole community of people living in their RVs and vans. I loved what I was seeing.
"I thought, wow, these people, I could just do that,” she said, igniting a sense of adventure within herself.
Robinson's motivation to embrace a different way of living has been fuelled by a desire to explore herself beyond her previous fame.
“Guys, this is not like, oh my God, poor Dawn. She’s living in her car. It’s terrible. Woe is me. It's not that,” she emphasised.
Instead, she views her experience as a journey of self-discovery. Reflecting on her past with En Vogue, she incredulously noted, “If you had said to me in En Vogue that you would be living in your car one day, I would’ve said: huh? No, I’m always going to have an apartment.”
The singer continues to document her adventures and challenges while living off-grid, showcasing resilience and an inspiring spirit. Commenting on her video, fans have voiced their support and shared their own stories, which resonate with Robinson's journey.
One follower remarked, "Dawn, the fact that you are living in your car as talented, gracious, famous, and beautiful as you are tells ME that you are a woman of GREAT character.”
Another shared a personal experience of overcoming similar struggles, offering encouragement and solidarity.
This candid glimpse into Robinson’s life highlights not only the personal struggles faced by those in the spotlight but also the strength found in vulnerability.
As she navigates her unique path, Robinson's story serves as a poignant reminder of resilience and the importance of self-discovery, regardless of one's past circumstances.