‘It’s not woe is me’: Why this music icon chose to live in her car
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Unexpected life changes can lead people down paths they never imagined, forcing them to adapt in ways they never anticipated.
For one well-known singer, a surprising decision about her living situation has sparked conversation and curiosity.
What led to this drastic lifestyle shift, and how has she embraced it?
Dawn Robinson, best known for her time in En Vogue, revealed she had been living in her car for the past three years.
The ‘Free Your Mind’ singer, 58, opened up about her unconventional lifestyle in a nearly 20-minute video, sharing how she embraced this major life change.
‘You guys, for the past three years, I have been living in my car. I said it, oh my gosh, it’s out,’ she admitted, letting out a sigh of relief.
Her decision to live in her vehicle stemmed from personal struggles, particularly after moving in with her parents in Las Vegas in 2020.
She explained that her relationship with her mother became strained, saying: ‘That was wonderful until it wasn’t. I love my mum, but she became very angry. 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.”’
After a month of sleeping in her car, one of her managers encouraged her to relocate to Los Angeles and offered her a place to stay.
However, she later discovered that there was no space for her in his home, forcing her to stay in a hotel for eight months while searching for an apartment.
Robinson claimed her manager continuously discouraged her from moving into any of the places she found.
‘Every apartment that I looked at, every single time I looked at a place, I would call him and I’m like, “Okay, can you meet me here?” I would tell him ahead of time, of course. And then, he wouldn’t meet me there. So I would take video and send it to him and he’s like, “No, oh my god. This neighbourhood, I hate it,”’ she recalled.
Frustrated with her situation, she turned to ‘car life’ videos online, where people shared their experiences of living in vehicles.
Inspired by their stories, she decided to fully commit to her new way of living.
Despite the challenges, Robinson viewed the experience as a period of growth, describing it as an opportunity for ‘awakening, healing, forgiving, and growing’.
‘I felt free,’ she said, noting that other celebrities, including Marvin Gaye, had also lived in their cars at some point.
‘It just felt like I was on a camping trip. It just felt like it was the right thing to do.’
She made it clear she was not seeking sympathy.
She said: ‘It’s not “woe is me.” I’m learning about who I am, I’m learning myself as a person, as a woman.’
Robinson left En Vogue in 1997 but later made a brief return.
Robinson’s journey has sparked conversations about resilience, independence, and unconventional living choices.
Take a look back at one of her most iconic performances.
Watch the video below.
Dawn Robinson’s journey has sparked conversations about resilience and unconventional living choices. Would you ever consider a minimalist lifestyle like this?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
For one well-known singer, a surprising decision about her living situation has sparked conversation and curiosity.
What led to this drastic lifestyle shift, and how has she embraced it?
Dawn Robinson, best known for her time in En Vogue, revealed she had been living in her car for the past three years.
The ‘Free Your Mind’ singer, 58, opened up about her unconventional lifestyle in a nearly 20-minute video, sharing how she embraced this major life change.
‘You guys, for the past three years, I have been living in my car. I said it, oh my gosh, it’s out,’ she admitted, letting out a sigh of relief.
Dawn Robinson opens up about life struggles. Image source: Dawn Robinson/BILD.de
Her decision to live in her vehicle stemmed from personal struggles, particularly after moving in with her parents in Las Vegas in 2020.
She explained that her relationship with her mother became strained, saying: ‘That was wonderful until it wasn’t. I love my mum, but she became very angry. 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.”’
After a month of sleeping in her car, one of her managers encouraged her to relocate to Los Angeles and offered her a place to stay.
However, she later discovered that there was no space for her in his home, forcing her to stay in a hotel for eight months while searching for an apartment.
Robinson claimed her manager continuously discouraged her from moving into any of the places she found.
‘Every apartment that I looked at, every single time I looked at a place, I would call him and I’m like, “Okay, can you meet me here?” I would tell him ahead of time, of course. And then, he wouldn’t meet me there. So I would take video and send it to him and he’s like, “No, oh my god. This neighbourhood, I hate it,”’ she recalled.
Frustrated with her situation, she turned to ‘car life’ videos online, where people shared their experiences of living in vehicles.
Inspired by their stories, she decided to fully commit to her new way of living.
Despite the challenges, Robinson viewed the experience as a period of growth, describing it as an opportunity for ‘awakening, healing, forgiving, and growing’.
‘I felt free,’ she said, noting that other celebrities, including Marvin Gaye, had also lived in their cars at some point.
‘It just felt like I was on a camping trip. It just felt like it was the right thing to do.’
She made it clear she was not seeking sympathy.
She said: ‘It’s not “woe is me.” I’m learning about who I am, I’m learning myself as a person, as a woman.’
Robinson left En Vogue in 1997 but later made a brief return.
Robinson’s journey has sparked conversations about resilience, independence, and unconventional living choices.
Take a look back at one of her most iconic performances.
Watch the video below.
Dawn Robinson’s journey has sparked conversations about resilience and unconventional living choices. Would you ever consider a minimalist lifestyle like this?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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