En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson A statement clarified that she had not been homeless for three years, but she “quite chosen to live in a car for the time being.”
Robinson and People Magazine, Say: “I think it clear: I’m not homeless. I chose to live in a car for the time being, which is part of my journey of healing and self-discovery.
“I took the risk and jumped on this lifestyle first, wow, it was a crazy, fun, and sometimes frightening journey. For me, failure is not an option. Fragile things are bad, but I grew up here. It’s about embracing freedom, believing in the process, and finding strength unexpectedly.”
En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson said she was not homeless and chose to live in her car “for the time being” as part of her recovery journey. (Getty Image)
Robinson warned fans not to fall due to raising funds for his own benefit.
En Vogue’s Dawn Robinson has been living in her car for three years
“I’ve realized that some people might ask for my funds on my behalf through cash apps, GoFundMe or other means. I want to be clear: I don’t authorize any fundraising activities, and I don’t want anyone (especially my loyal fans) to be scammed or exploited.
“Your love and support means the world to me and I want to make sure your kindness is not abused. Be cautious and don’t send money to anyone who claims to act on my behalf.”
“I want to make it clear: I’m not homeless. I’m temporarily choosing to live in a car, which is part of my journey of recovery and self-discovery.”
“Sometimes, we end up in situations where we don’t expect it. We need to learn or teach, but we’re too afraid to push ourselves out of comfortable areas to do that – so the universe does it for us during this growth period! We either learn to trust ourselves or succumb to fear and failure.”
In the posted video Go to YouTube Earlier this month, Robinson revealed why she chose to pursue a “car life” and explained that she hoped her vulnerability would inspire others in a serious situation.
Dawn Robinson served as a member of En Vogue from 1989 to 1997. She rejoined the group in 2005 and 2009. (Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)
“People are like, ‘You shouldn’t talk about it, because You are a celebrity What if they judge you? so what? What if they judge me? Life is life. …A part of humanity is vulnerable.
Robinson said her goal is to “inspire” others and let people know that they “have the power, whatever might be for you.”
Explaining how she got to where she was, Robinson said she had lived with her parents in Las Vegas about five years ago. After a conflict with mom, the singer decided to leave and ended up sleeping in her car for about a month.
En Vogue includes Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis, Maxine Jones and Dawn Robinson. (Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)
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A co-manager at the time urged her to move to Los Angeles, telling Robinson that he would help her find her residence. But at the eight-month hotel, Robinson got in touch when he realized he was “playing the game”.
“Sometimes, I think people want to trap you and put you in a vulnerable situation,” she said. “So, I got out of there.”
In 2022, Robinson packed her car and drove there Malibu, California, Start her “car life”.
“I regret nothing,” she said. “That night was horrible.”
En Vogue’s Dawn Robinson initially shared that she lives in a car in a YouTube video. (Getty Images, Dawn Robinson YouTube)
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Robinson quickly learned the ins and outs of car life, such as “covering windows” and avoiding talking to “some people.”
“I feel free,” she said. “It’s so different. I feel like I’m on a camping trip. It feels like the right thing to do.
“I’m learning what I am as a human being,” she continued. “We said we couldn’t do something before we even knew we were capable. … I’m glad I made the choice because I needed to go through this fire.
En Vogue includes Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis, Dawn Robinson and Maxine Jones, with six Grammy nominations in their careers. (Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)
“I don’t trade my experience, nor the world,” she added. “I miss my family. I miss everyone I contacted. But I need to do it alone. … But I need to do it for me. Anyway, it’s not easy for me.”
Robinson said she was “very proud” of how far she had gone and urged her followers to face their fears.
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“I challenge you to do horrible things,” she said. “People will call you crazy, it’s okay. You will feel free and you will work hard.
“Spontaneous.” “Doing terrible. F—Fear.”
Dawn Robinson (Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)
Founded in 1989, En Vogue won six Grammy nominations. Robinson left in March 1997 but reunited with the organization in 2005 and 2009.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez of Fox News Digital contributed to the report.
