Andre Allen, Dawn Robinson’s former spouse, has stepped forward to offer assistance to the ex-En Vogue vocalist following her disclosure that she has been residing in her car for the past three years. In an interview with TMZ Hip Hop recently, Allen, aged 49 and previously married to Robinson, age 58, from 2003 to 2010, revealed that he is extending a job opportunity to her in the hospitality sector. Not only is Allen a singer-songwriter and a former member of the 1990s pop and R&B group IV Xample, but he also currently holds a full-time position in hospitality. He expressed his belief to TMZ that Robinson would be an ideal fit for a sales role at Hilton Brands due to her charisma and personality. Allen is confident that Robinson’s talents would be better recognized in the sales field compared to the entertainment industry.
Allen embarked on his music journey in 1992 with IV Xample alongside members Robert “Bobby C” Chevis, Raymond “Runni Rae” Chevis, and Bryant “Lucious” Woodert. Their debut album “For Example,” featuring the hit single “I’d Rather Be Alone,” achieved over 500,000 copies in sales. After the group disbanded in 1998, Allen pursued a solo career, releasing two albums and contributing songwriting to various artists. He noted to TMZ his instrumental role in facilitating Robinson’s return to En Vogue in 2008, although she later left the group in 2011.
In a recent YouTube video, Robinson, who gained fame with En Vogue in the 1990s, shared her experience of living in her car since 2022, explaining her decision and expressing hope that her story can inspire others facing similar challenges. She emphasized the importance of vulnerability and the power of human resilience in the face of adversity. Allen, in his turn, expressed his readiness to support Robinson by offering her a job opportunity with benefits such as medical coverage from day one and PTO for managing her career aspirations. Allen and Robinson were married from 2003 to 2010.
Following a disagreement with her mother, the singer decided to leave and eventually found herself sleeping in her car for around a month. A co-manager at the time suggested she relocate to Los Angeles and offered to assist her in finding accommodation. However, after realizing he was not sincere, she cut ties and moved on. Feeling trapped and vulnerable, she made the decision to leave. She packed up her car and headed to Malibu to start her “car life.” Despite the initial fear, she embraced the experience and found a sense of freedom in living on the road. Reflecting on her journey, she expressed pride in her growth and encouraged others to confront their fears. After leaving the group in 1997, she later reunited with them in 2005 and 2008.
