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Dawn Robinson Clarifies 'Car Life' as a Personal Choice, Not Homelessness

The former En Vogue singer has lived in her car for three years, emphasizing it as part of a journey of self-discovery while addressing public misconceptions and scams.

From left, Dawn Robinson, Rhona Bennett, Maxine Jones, Terry Ellis, and Cindy Herron-Braggs of En Vogue attend City of Hope Spirit of Life Gala 2019 in Santa Monica.
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Dawn Robinson, second from left, with the members of En Vogue in 2008, in a promotional photograph fro the Oakland Art and Soul Festival. Robinson issued a statement on Friday, March 21, to clarify she is “not homeless” after revealing that she’s been living in her car for the past three years.
 
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Overview

  • Dawn Robinson, 58, clarified she is not homeless but has chosen 'car life' as a temporary, deliberate lifestyle for personal growth and healing.
  • She began living in her car in 2022 after unstable living situations, including conflicts with family and a failed housing arrangement with a former manager.
  • Robinson warned fans about unauthorized fundraising campaigns falsely claiming to raise money on her behalf, urging caution against scams.
  • Her ex-husband, Andre Allen, recently offered her a job at Hilton Hotels with benefits, but she has not yet accepted the position.
  • Robinson views her experience as transformative, encouraging others to embrace vulnerability and face challenges to discover personal strength.