Dawn Robinson, formerly of the vocal quartet En Vogue and music group Lucy Pearl, went viral for her admission that she has been living in her car for the past three years.
Robinson shared via video that she relocated to Los Angeles after moving out of her parents’ Las Vegas home.
She said her then manager paid for her to live in a hotel for eight months, but was “playing games” and wouldn’t approve any of her apartment suggestions.
So So Def founder Jermaine Dupri took to his social media to question the validity of Robinson’s housing status.
“Having an assistant is not something you should even think about if you don’t have no money,” Dupri asserted during an Instagram Live. “I’m bringing this up because Dawn, when she was telling the story…about her living in her car for the last three years, she said, ‘I was telling my assistant,’ and when she said that, I said, ‘Oh [expletive], wait a minute’…it changed my whole vibe of what I was watching. Because, ain’t no [expletive] way she got an assistant and she ain’t got no money. Ain’t no way!”
Dupri said that she lives in her car by choice.
Stay strong and figure things out, I am not going to criticize you at all I want to encourage you, it’s hard living with anyone and I pray you find you an affordable place soon I wish you all the best Auburn Alabama Atlanta Georgia
Keep the faith, Dawn. “Build your money” while you are living that lifestyle. Although, it is cheaper while you figure things out, it is still costly. Because, you still have to put gas in that vehicle and other stuff. It will get better.
Keep the faith.✌🏿♥️
I agree with J.D. also ain’t no way her fellow group members didn’t offer to help or so.e other family members or friends. Definitely by choice.her ex even offered her a job. She doesn’t want it because she’s comfortable where she’s at.
I don’t know Dawn. However, I hope she can obtain comfortable living quarters. You never know what she or anyone can be going through… May she somehow gain victory.
I agree. Ppl are so quick to judge others. Shame on them.😡 I hope she finds her peace of mind with her sanity in place. God bless you Dawn.
I’m with JD, this done real bull shit. But she got what she clearly wanted, A Reaction!
SHE MADE THAT CLEAR… why all the negativity?
First, she didn’t say assistant, she said manager. In that industry managers take advantage on the artist all the time. I’m sure JD knows all about that. The entertainment industry builds them up, and breaks them down. She clearly doesn’t know how to navigate in that world. Both groups ripped her off. This is the outcome. I pray for her.
I’ve done that for a short time, but after a while, you will want to stretch your legs in a real bed. I just couldn’t imagine 3 years. Yes, having a club membership helps and washing up at gas station rest rooms helps too. I hope she gets the help she needs😀
She said what she sai, who are we to judge
Dupri, Dupri, Dupri,
You not like us. Ever think that by holding down her assistant who was always there for her and may have child that needs a check… and Ms Dawn is doing more than you know with way less than you got? Think brother…
Karma Up^ by Dog Bomb Ballet
But SHE is living in her car. Help yourself first. Stop the madness. Is the original post a drama seeking act. 15 mins required. Let’s all stop engaging and look closer at our own financial state Bottom line. Who cares.
Jermaine Dupri u are out of line for bashing this woman while she’s down shame on you and it seems you have animosity with her about something from the past if you can’t help her shut up and mind your own business.
She said it was her choice to begin with. She said she doesn’t want help. Sometimes some of us are challenged to find ourselves through ourselves without living up to others expectations or what the world tells us we’re supposed to do. Expectations are ALWAYS accompanied with help. When you are your help, you only have to meet your own expectations. I wish her a blessed journey. I wish I had what it took to do the same.
Thank you Sparkle! She NEVER said she was broke and forced to live in her car! JD is having an ahhh haaa moment for nothing! Dawn left her parent’s home and willingly chose to live In her car. She also said to NOT pity her and to be aware of fake scams seeking donations on her behalf!
Exactly people don’t know how to read.
Victim mentality…that sends a wrong message to our children and youth!
How so? Who’s the victim? I didn’t read anything about her or anyone else complaining or blaming anyone. So what are you talking about?
What Celeste said!
i have no idea what discipline garnered your dot irate, but apparently comprehension was not a requirement! She NEVER stated anything remotely related to your diagnosis of ‘victim mentality’. She DID say her living arrangements were HER choice.
That doesn’t even make sense. What victim mentality? Don’t you lovers get tired of race trolling the same 3-4 comments everywhere black people are? Go deal with your president: Elon.
Dawn my heart is with you rather you chose to be where you are or it’s just life bad deals bad choices God is with you keep your bread up and pray your way outta this
I really commend her rather by choice or by force she doesn’t have to be responsible for any one but herself so to be loyal to her assistant and continue to stay together mentally is very brave!So Our people get it together GOD allows us to see our strength which come with faith,so he alone is the only Judge!
I pray that God will open up the flood gates of heaven and let blessings rain upon your life. Amen!
HELLO… I’M CHRIS MADDOX….FIRST OF ALL…TO BE HONEST…HER REASONS IS NOT JUSTIFYING LIVING IN A CAR FOR THREE YEARS….THERES SOMETHING NOT BEING TOLD THAT IS BEING HIDDEN….IF THERES A SECRET PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED …THEN SHE NEEDS TO ADDRESS IT WITH ALL HONESTY AND NOT FEEL LIKE SHE HAD TO HIDE THE REAL TRUTH AND OR REASON FOR HER LIVING IN A CAR…. PERIOD….YOU HAVE TO HELP YOUR SELF FIRST… BEFORE ANYONE ELSE CAN REALLY HELP YOU…. UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE THAT WAY FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE…. REMEMBER THAT WE ALL HAVE A FREE WILL TO MAKE OUR OWN CHOICE’S….. CHRIS MADDOX…💯💯
Nowwwww make it, make sense!!!! An assistant to what if you’ve falling on hard times…. Prioritizing is the key no matter what you wanted to do. Everything has to be aligned if you want things to progress in a positive and safe manner!! Luv you Dawn and will always bee down for my ladies but we have to lead by example!!! Keep your head up Stink!
Look, let’s just Pray 4 and love each other. No one, an I mean NO one walked a day in Dawn’s shoes. Therefore, how would we know where her head is? I pray she’s safe and send all my love 2 this beautiful black woman who gave us many memories through music. I will always love you❤️
I did not hear or perceive her asking for help
I agree with you Kitt♥️Birds some of these comments I totally disagree with…. How can someone tell her it’s her fault we don’t know what this woman is really going through… if you can’t encourage her to get better just keep your comments to yourself… Praying for this poor lady….
Hell she can come live with me I need someone to talk to! I’m retired early from a college that I worked at.
Please get a apartment 🙏 living 🙏 in yr car could be dangerous for a woman and then a fabulous and fantastic and wonderful and amazing and famous at that. Please becareful just know we love ❤️ you and praying for you 🙏 ❤️
#1 Should have never told social media your personal business
#2 People will always interpret things differently than you expected
#3 No matter what Dawn do from here people are going to have something to say about her every decision.
#4 DON’T PUT PEOPLE IN YOUR BUSINESS THAT HAS NO INTENTIONS OF HELPING YOU RESOLVE ANYTHING.
Dawn is strong and would never ask anyone for anything. But when it was recently brought to my attention I added a plea for her a job in LinkedIn to anyone who would help for a music gig. I decide to reach out to you, her loyal followers on You-Tube, as well as friends and family in California and statewide and international in the entertainment business, to ask for your support. Dawn’s talent is undeniable, and with your help, we can give her opportunity to shine once again. The power of pray is now a request and not much to ask for. She is a wonderful soul. J HUD,Sheri,Tamara Hall,Steve Harvey,DL Hugely and Oprah. Can you reach out for some positive conversation with Dawn so judgement stops. Let’s not kick when our women are down. Reach out for support.
JD finding judgement on her assistant that can be a name she call a friend your too short to speak give some advice or just keep quiet it’s about healthy healing not throwing Dawn in the trunk of her car.My Respect Dawn get some healthy relationship tips with yourself.
Be honest with yourself healthy relationship with GOD first also JD stop playing director you no where to be seen or heard just negative energy person.
Yes ok, she said my assistant but it could’ve been an assistant then not now, she may still refer to her as such though
Well, I think that none of us should be judging this woman because how do we know what she’s been or going through. My prayers are with u.may GOD, be with u.aman.
Doesn’t she say, in the video, out loud, with her voice, that she’s living that way by choice? JD would only need to point this out if he hadn’t actually watched the video, to other people who haven’t actually watched the video.
She’s living in her car. That’s a FACT. She has burned through options with family and friends. She can’t afford to live in the area she’s in. But she never said she had NO MONEY. Just not enough for what she considers proper housing.
Why Dupri feels the need to EXPOSE her is baffling. She doesn’t have a GoFund going. She’s just a bit strange and clearly not good with people (she exhausted her parents and manager- but blames them).
She said she CHOSE to live in the car. As long as it’s safe, it’s the right choice. She needs to be alone and deal with herself (and call her assistant if she needs a little extra).
I don’t think she said she didn’t have money. And she said she’s on a journey, her journey! Plus, who ever said she was paying her assistant JD! Could be someone in her circle helping her out! Folks ALWAYS want to draw their own conclusion without facts@ Leave her alone and let her live her life on her own terms! If she has peace where she is, forget what other folks think or say. We love you Dawn’s. I admire you. I pray you continue to have love and peace. You Look AMAZING!
I’ll have to rewatch her video. I don’t remember her saying she didn’t have any money she say she was living in her car because other arrangements didn’t work out. She said it was by choice
Just 😢😭 sad I be praying 😭 🙏 for you child 🙏❤️ of God Jesus ❤️ Christ
We don’t know what another person is going through it’s so much going on in the world. I hope she has a relationship with God and continue to go forward.
Honestly
Who gives a (F**k)??? Seriously her reason for sharing after 3 years and counting 🤷🏽♀️Girl bye… no one cares continue doing you🙄
💕 Blessings to you Dawn!! I’m not, and will not judge you, only because I just don’t know the whole story. I’m just reading and listening to you when you announce that you were living in your vehicle on Social Media. I wouldn’t like anyone to be living in their car, to begin with. 🙏. I PRAY that you receive all that you deserve to have. I’m confused about you having an assistant. Maybe you are just saying your assistant, because you guys are still good friends, or are you paying your assistant, (?)??…either way, I want you to thrive, whether it’s music, or any other career choice. I will always listen to your music. Please take care of yourself, save money, and I know that you are a Strong Woman. We have to learn from our lessons. God Bless you Dawn. Artist Bj ❤️ 🎨 👩🎨 ❤️ 🎨 👩🎨 ❤️
She Is Purposely Living In Her Car As A Part Of A “Personal Spiritual Journey”.
White Folks Post Videos Everyday Of Them Living In Their Car And Saving $$$$$, So What’s The F$#&ing Problem??
I Love How People Feel Like If Your Famous That You Should Be Held To Some Standard They “As Fans/ Media” Set.
Like All These Shows Showing Stars On There Days Off Or Non Spotlight Moments Wearing Regular Everyday Walmart/ Old Navy Clothes And Saying How Bulky They Look Compared To The Red Carpet/ Photoshoot Version Of Themselves.
Who TF Are Y’all To Judge
Another Reason I Love Adam Sandler
#dressdownking
But did she ask for help? Because I don’t remember her asking for anything except for folks to not feel sorry for her. Did I miss where she was soliciting for assistance? JD needs to worry about himself.
Prayers to work out everything she is going thru, and put it in GOD’S hands 🙏🙏🙏
Living in a car doesn’t mean you don’t have money! She’s not looking or asking for handouts or help so wouldn’t that clue you in that her living condition has nothing to do with her financial condition.
Hey baby girl I love you. Know that God has a plan for your life. We never know the real reason why God allow things to happen to us. But remember you’re still alive in spite of what you’re going through. God is not through with you yet, you’re still here in spite of WHATEVER. So if he is for you, who can be against you. No weapon that the enemy use is going to prosper. So stay encouraged and be a good soldier. Sometime we just have to be still and wait on the Lord. Remember no matter how bad it hurts, thank God for the good and the bad, because it’s all for God’s glory and for your maturity in Jesus Christ. I wish I was able to meet you. I’ve always loved you guys and I still do. Always remember no matter what you’re going through to stay encouraged. While you go through your wilderness experience, just wait on the Lord.
Come out of it stronger and better equipped to be about God’s business this time. He loves praise and worship songs and you have a beautiful voice. Use your talent to glorify him and your experience to help others. Remember everything has it season. No matter what people say, you’re creator for his purpose.
To God be the glory.
Can’t say I’m a fan but I will say that the easiest thing in the world is to sit on the outside and judge. I have to remind myself of that when I cast snap judgments. We never really know what’s going on with someone.
No, it certainly wouldn’t make sense to keep staff while living in your car. But it just seems there are likely more details and explanations that we don’t even know about