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You by no means actually know the way far the leisure trade will take an individual, particularly if a famous person lives lengthy sufficient to see their once-shimmering mild fade away. It’s corresponding to the present scenario of ’80s R&B stars Randy Debarge and James Debarge, and similar to what the world has witnessed for the previous three years and counting within the ongoing downward spiral of former media maven Wendy Williams.
Sadly, that destiny has additionally fell upon Daybreak Robinson, former lead singer of award-winning R&B group En Vogue and the short-lived neo soul trio Lucy Pearl. In a video posted to her YouTube earlier at this time (seen beneath), the 58-year-old chanteuse revealed the surprising fact that she’s been residing out of her automobile for the previous three years.
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Preserving a optimistic mindset as she smiles whereas telling her story, Daybreak makes it clear that she’s in a state of happiness even when this isn’t her most ideally suited scenario. “I’m a cool diva, however not funky,” she joked whereas describing her use of a health club membership to be able to bathe each day, happening so as to add, “I wouldn’t commerce something that I’ve gone by for nothing.”[sic] Additionally in her testimony, she admits to lacking her household however reiterates {that a} reunion will occur when the time is correct and the relationships together with her sister and fogeys are in a greater place. “It isn’t one thing that I might have chosen [for myself], however I’m glad that I put myself out right here and glad that I did it; I’ve no disgrace.”
Daybreak’s downfall first started throughout a time of duress for everybody when the world went into lockdown 5 years in the past to the date. The worldwide pandemic compelled her to go dwell with household in Las Vegas, which lasted till rigidity together with her mother led to residing within the automobile. After a month, her co-manager put her up in a Los Angeles resort the place she stayed for roughly eight months till funds ran dry. On March 9, 2022, she left the resort and has been residing, as she put it, “off the grid” ever since.
It’s unlucky to see a lady who went from being in one of the awarded and celebrated lady teams of the ’90s, to not point out a trio through the 2000s as properly who many nonetheless need to see come collectively for a reunion, fall so laborious from grace. Nonetheless, the humor in her supply of the information — dare we are saying, pleasure? — provides us hope that she’ll get again to her place as an R&B Diva quickly sufficient.
Watch the complete video above of former En Vogue singer Daybreak Robinson revealing that she’s been sleeping out of her automobile for the previous three years, and in addition check out what some on social media are saying beneath:
1. I hate that for Daybreak Robinson.. really. However it’s by no means been a factor of them not letting her in En Vogue. She retains leaving and doesn’t wanna be there as lengthy Rhona is there. That pleasure has to exit the window. Get your cash lady.. they’ve been touring non cease for 20 years.
through @ThereGoTerry
2. sadly, daybreak did this to herself. love her down however she could be very tough to work with. everyone will not be mendacity. the door has been open for her to do reveals with en vogue however her ego is stopping that. egos can kill. she might get on her toes if she put her pleasure to the aspect and get again with the group.
through @lifeasdee_
3. Nahh man we ain’t doing this. Any person gotta by @dawnrobinsondiva a life line. Qoute: “Daybreak explains she fell on laborious occasions through the pandemic and had been staying together with her mother and father in Vegas earlier than that scenario fizzled.” HEY Yo i get the “folks make their selections” & yadadadada However dayum man. Covid did fugg alot of individuals up.
through @HughEMC
4. This clip was powerful to observe. For me, Daybreak Robinson is the heartbeat of En Vogue. I hope that she and the remainder of the group can work it out, as a result of a full reunion could be HUGE.
through @DonPremier
5. Let’s speak in regards to the En Vogue drama, we could? It looks as if everybody’s obtained their pitchforks out for Daybreak Robinson as soon as once more, however let’s hit pause on the blame sport for a sizzling second. Positive, she’s obtained her quirks (who doesn’t?), however can we take a second to acknowledge that there are extra gamers on this sport than only one diva? It’s simple to level fingers when the highlight’s on, however let’s not neglect the entire ensemble forged right here: administration, document labels, and sure, even the opposite bandmates. All of them performed a component on this saga. So, earlier than you begin crafting your “Daybreak, you’re the villain” fan fiction, do not forget that accountability is greater than a one-way road.
through @1blackteacup
6. As a lot as Daybreak Robinson sabotaged her profession and burnt bridges, I don’t want for her to be homeless
through @ArchValenz
7. Daybreak Robinson from #Envogue shares that she is homeless and has been residing in her automobile for nearly three years. What’s the trade doing with these folks’s cash, and why is everybody afraid to talk on it? Is the legacy of Black celebrities below assault? What is basically happening right here? #AngieStone #WendyWilliams
through @NikkiThaGodB1
8. They higher begin a gofund me & all that for Daybreak Robinson too.
through @KlNGRAPH
9. Cindy, Terry, Maxine, and Rhona…..go get Daybreak!!! Sure we all know Daybreak reveal quite a bit however she is far aside of En Vogue as y’all. Time to go get her, have the powerful convos & then go make that cash so EVERYBODY can win. So, En Vogue can FINALLY get their properly deserved flowers!
through @JrWorldOfSoul
10. Man, that Daybreak Robinson scenario is basically unhappy.
through @DeadStockDev