Dawn Robinson, a former member of the celebrated R&B group En Vogue, has been offered a job by her ex-husband, Andre Allen, following a revelation about her personal struggles. Robinson recently disclosed in a YouTube video that she has been living in her car for the past three years. This candid revelation has brought attention to her current circumstances and Allen's offer of a job in the hospitality industry.
Robinson, who was instrumental in forming En Vogue in 1989, quickly rose to fame with the group. Her powerful voice led tracks such as "My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)," "Giving Him Something He Can Feel," and "Free Your Mind." During her time with En Vogue, she earned six Grammy nominations from 1991 to 1997. However, she departed the group in March 1997 and went on to sign with Dr. Dre's Aftermath label to pursue a solo career.
In her recent video, Robinson shared her journey over the past few years, including the heart-wrenching loss of her dog, Max, who died in her car. She recounted her experience of living with her parents in Las Vegas in 2020 before moving to Los Angeles on the advice of a former manager. Despite the hardships, Robinson spoke about her personal growth during this period.
"I’m learning about who I am. I’m learning myself as a person, as a woman." – Dawn Robinson
Robinson's career post-En Vogue has seen her collaborate with various artists as a solo artist and songwriter. She also performed with the R&B group IV Xample. Despite these efforts, the challenges she faced have been daunting.
Andre Allen's job offer comes at a crucial time for Robinson. The position includes benefits such as "free medical from day one" and "PTO to juggle her career." It represents an opportunity for stability as she navigates her personal and professional life.
"Sometimes people want to trap you and keep you in a situation where you’re vulnerable and depending on them," – Dawn Robinson
Robinson's journey reflects her resilience and determination to carve out a path for herself despite the adversities. Her candidness about living out of her car shines a light on a reality that many might not expect from someone with a successful music career. Her story is one of perseverance and self-discovery.
"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," – Dawn Robinson