OMG😱 Dawn Robinson: WAKE UP PEOPLE! This SHOULD NEVER Happen To ANYONE EXPOSES LUCY PEARL

[@Melmass1]

Such a damn shame. If we came together as a people, we’d be unstoppable.

[@patrickjackson1253]

@@Melmass1 true, but we always let the devil take over

[@YummyFemininity]

Solid.

[@nt4081]

@@patrickjackson1253 This happens in many groups. It is not just black people. The problem is our thinking, if you immediately chalk it up to "we" , meaning black people, you already showed how you view "US".

[@kevinmansell8746]

a tiny voice and a big heart very talent lady and can sing the loudest no ownder the other group artists were jealous they try to keep her low key i am waiting for Dawn Robinson to have her own solo in the future so sad and shameful how she was mistreated in the music industry yes jealousy played a big role on that so proud of Dawn

[@MelissaMSeville]

It be your OWN people throwing you under the bus, man. The crab in the barrel mentality is disgusting. AF.

[@firstbornlove8116]

Smh 💯

[@cakegrame7454]

You said a mouth full, SMH. WE as a people is so broken with each other 😢. Just egos messed up everything

[@nehruharper5523]

Unfortunately, that has been part of our mentality since slavery.

[@TEE-nk7jh]

YEP, YEP when you supposed to be uplifting each other!

[@kevinmansell8746]

jealousy

[@Elwrt455]

Four women earning two cents per album is a crime

[@Don1-wg8zk]

No wonder Dawn left the group

[@longbranch11207]

A damn shame

[@mc365mc]

They (Envouge) didn't write or produce any of the songs. They were used as instrumentalist. No different than the guy who played the drums. They played their voices. The writers and producers got the credits. The girls, being four, had to split their share of sales royalties. And Royalties don't get paid until all expenses like studio, travel, promo get recouped. She didn't get anything out of Lucy Pearl because she didn't write any of those songs. Raphael has gone through it with his own Brother Dewayne, who owns the Tony Toni Tone Name. So for Raphael, it's just business. She got paid to do the shows, if she couldn't afford her mortgage, that was her own problem. Where's all her Envouge money?

[@barbarareel71mom1son04]

​@mc365mc "all" of her Envogue money?? Making 2 cents in royalties is not enough to splurge with 🙃 The Envogue contract was a mess from beginning to end.

[@mc365mc]

@barbarareel71mom1son04 She was in Envouge for a number of years. Artist with numerous hits don't make their initial money on records sales. They make their first money on Performances. Even back then they should have been getting 75-150k for regular shows and up to 200k for big events. So say the girls got half, after paying band, managers and expenses. Thats 25% of 60k for her share =15k. Do that for 6 months 3 shows per week (26 weeks × 3 shows × 15k) is $1.17 Mill conservatively in one year. She was in the group from 1989 to 1997 with 2 multi platinum albums an EP and a hit Single on Set it Off Sound Track. The group toured all over the World. She was in Lucy Pearl for 2 seconds. Lucy Pearl wasn't the reason her house got foreclosed! Her house should have been paid off! She made millions in her Envouge days, she thought should have made 10s of millions just singing in a group. It don't work that way. You are not going to make a lot if you didn't create the group, didn't write the lyrics, didn't write the music, didn't produce the record, didn't pay for the band, didn't pay for the studio, didn't pay for the hair, didn't pay for the flights, etc. etc. Cindy and Terry both understood. Dawn screwed them all by leaving. Cindy and Terry kept going as Envouge with or without the other 2 because that's where the money was.

[@chayaleahisrael4791]

I went to school with Dawn she always was humble and beautiful. I pray things go better for her. Love you Dawn , Charlotte 💕💕🌹

[@GodsFavorite2122]

Peace. Did you go to NLHS ?

[@chayaleahisrael4791]

@ yes class of 1983.

[@chayaleahisrael4791]

@@GodsFavorite2122 She left to go to California before high school.

[@GodsFavorite2122]

@@chayaleahisrael4791 that's what up. I grew up in the same area and attended the same church back in the day..

[@chayaleahisrael4791]

@ Well small world 🙏🏾

[@trasay]

This changes how I feel about Raphael 😢

[@bytay291]

Exactly

[@geaj4214]

Me to. It's messed up.

[@TEE-nk7jh]

NO DOUBT!

[@purecruzan69]

Yeah, I really liked him prior to seeing this! Another slave to the industry, not caring about anyone but himself. Shameful.

[@sandrahudson1950]

Same, I was a huge fan, very disappointed

[@ShaShaLuva414]

Aaah that hurts my heart 😢 She’s so talented and it hurts to hear this

[@Ezarhia_The_Fulani]

Dawn was always my favorite

[@SixFives5StarChic]

Me too

[@Arah00012]

same❤

[@glennjthompson332]

@@Ezarhia_The_Fulani She's a great leader with the group.😏

[@jacquelinehilliard9119]

Mines too❤

[@glennjthompson332]

@@jacquelinehilliard9119 😆😅🤣😂

[@415folife9]

Dawn seems like a sweetheart hope things are better …

[@deeyoutube1]

Dawn was the mastermind behind “Free Your Mind” and “What’s It Gonna Be”. She definitely wanted to set trends and help elevate EnVouge and Lucy Pearl.

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

How so

[@deeyoutube1]

@ Dawn was known to be the member that embraced rock and alternative music in EnVogue she was/is the youngest member in the group. During that time punk rock was the happening thing also you heard she used to be in a rock band in her teens. I remember in an interview she fought for EnVogue to incorporate different genres, in particular rock music in their brand. Free Your Mind was the result and it was really big on MTV. Then there was “What’s It Gonna Be” on the set if off soundtrack. If you noticed she sang lead vocals in “WIGB” and most parts in Free Your Mind.

[@Criminal.Lawyer.2024]

Dawn was always the star of En Vogue and Lucy Pearl. They are all pretty, but Dawn had mad swag. We always wanted to see what clothing outfits she was wearing, what type of jewelry she sported, how she was wearing her hair, and how she walked, danced, and spoke. She always towed the line between being highly confident and flat out arrogant...but that's what we want from *STARS* because we elevate them. She has always been a favorite of mine and I'm glad she speaking out and setting the record straight. And I hope like hell she starts touring again--Solo.

[@719kai719]

I think that all 4 women of Envogue were stunning and talented. One of the things that I loved about them was how vocally they all held their own. Any one of 5hem could have sang lead. It was sad when the original group parted ways..I do however, understand the bad contract and money issue, creative differences though. This happens often with groups.

[@Criminal.Lawyer.2024]

@@719kai719 There is no doubt they were all stunning and talented. But there is a reason that Michael Jackson stood out from the Jackson 5, or Beyonce from Destiny's Child, or Paul McCarthy from the Beatles. Dawn was destined to be the breakaway star. Unfortunately, her weakness at the time was trusting people in an industry filled with vampires and snakes.

[@helprehouseourvets6919]

Wasn't they (envogue) on a reality tv show at one time...?

[@Criminal.Lawyer.2024]

@@helprehouseourvets6919 Dawn was on R&B Divas of Los Angeles. I'm not aware of any other members doing reality TV.

[@helprehouseourvets6919]

@Criminal.Lawyer.2024 Ok. She was the one w/the white "husband" talking about trying to have his baby and IF I'm not mistaken, she told the other members about her plans and they were looking at her crazy👀

[@ivedigga]

She should’ve been smart enough to get a lawyer for the second contract. You can’t trust friends when it comes to money

[@theflygemini]

Whomever benefits from shady practices is such a sad commentary

[@rogetrogetgiddy]

Especially if they are short on the details. That'll tell you to watch out. Don't let trust keep you from doing your research.

[@jeffhandy1102]

They aren't friends if they can't be trusted around the money or when it comes to money indoor romance.... Which is why I like to do business with people first before I even associate with them

[@purecruzan69]

Money will ruin a friendship.

[@vavacoulter7798]

Should of had a lawyer to look at it

[@akingallah4367]

Straight up

[@thebronxnorthphilly9578]

They probably gave her their lawyers the type of ones that work for the industry

[@jonathansmith2466]

Always have a good lawyer.Dosent matter if you're doing business with your mother. Lawyer Up!!!!!!!

[@williejohnson1718]

Some never learn. It’s been too many stories on how artists are getting ripped off but yet it continues to happen.

[@toneotone4813]

Yeah but that’s always after you learn the truth..And you played professional football for 10 years to end up broke.. same ole ❤

[@TheBest-zo7yq]

👉🏽My Queen Sister Dawn Robinson was hands🙌🏼 down the one of the greatest voices of a generation and definitely one of the BEST members, Raw and real talent, and the purest humble souls of En Vogue‼️ We Love ❤️ You Dawn You the Truth🎤

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

Personal opinion

[@ronthompson5372]

Dawn Robinson so beautiful and talented 👑🦋💎✨🌟☀️💙💜💛🖤♥️🏆🏆🏆

[@Lizzy-ij1bk]

They used my girl for the talent..

[@2realformost]

I still have the Lucy Pearl cd and it’s still 🔥 Raphael’s greed ruined Tony Toni Tone also. He left one of the original members high, dry and broke

[@glennjthompson332]

True.😆

[@bigmorris80able]

He did that to His cousin…dude is a devil

[@patrickjackson1253]

True 😢

[@patrickjackson1253]

I didn’t know he was that greasy, I found out years ago 😢😢😢

[@bigmorris80able]

@ yeah fam, dude definitely a slime ball..smh it sux because he has a amazing voice

[@DreadDazeTV]

We love and respect Dawn gifted artist she is.

[@Indianeyezs24]

Damn we wanted Dawn. I always wondered what happen. We LOVE U DAWN WE the PEOPLE The FaNs MiSS U ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tamrathomas7221]

I commend you Dawn...no harm, no foul...the industry is a dog eat dog world...THEY clearly took advantage.❤❤❤❤

[@dwightsills8785]

This really pisses me off! 🤬 I met Dawn at a little studio in L.A. some years back. She was humble, sweet, and drop dead gorgeous. The music business is already hard, but to have Black folks doing this kind of 💩 to other Black people is unforgivable.

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

Give her your checks

[@kevinmansell8746]

why do you all think that they barely make any money producers stealing the money

[@raj2tennis]

This is a story of why you need to have a true business partner that is not into fame. Very hard people to find.

[@DwightDorsey-gq4ke]

I met her on Melrose avenue in LA..back in 95..I was a street vendor..she was beautiful very feminine and humble ..she spent money with me and she let me take a photo with her..I will always remember her as a real person

[@makiebahatton2628]

She should've sued Sadiq and his label!

[@a_awake]

She signed the contract, it was her fault. She can’t sue.

[@makiebahatton2628]

@a_awake she actually can for royalties and other compensation.

[@shaunlowekey4525]

But you know what those MFS will have their day, for Raphael to do her like that.

[@dougnice67]

I respect Dawn!!!

[@hazelhill1987]

Pure greed!!!😢

[@fineartbytuckerdempstucker7786]

Damn shame how others stab others for their talent and robs them. Dawn, God be with you. I'm so saddened by this. You're a treasure❤

[@AnnBirden]

She is beautiful and has a great voice honestly I love her voice I never knew what happened to her I wish her the best she was one of my favorite members I am glad she is speaking out I hate that she has been quiet so long I can’t believe they didn’t get paid right omg!! They should have fought no matter what! I wish her the very best in life

[@NikkiCroft-ls2hj]

Keep singing! God blessed her with a strong soulful voice.

[@koolaid4315]

Just Be careful Dawn. Don’t go into any deals wo the right representation

[@chat.lives.matter]

Dawn in nearly 60 years old.. and she has direct access to her audience via social media.. she doesn't need a deal.. she just needs to go to work and stop blaming everybody else for everything. It's up to her to capitalize on her fame/popularity.. but how many times have you ever seen Dawn Robinson listed as a performer on a tour or even for a single show? She does not have the work ethic to make it independently. A lot of people have talent.. talent is just one of the ingredients you need to be successful. If she had any new music folks would buy it.. if she was performing live with her own band.. folks would go to her shows.. so why she not doing any of that?

[@DebraLang]

😢 Raphael I'm disappointed in you

[@gweneetikibradley3007]

Dawn, thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for taking stand. Sometimes it is difficult in doing so. Especially in the world that we live in. God will turn your pain into passion. Trust Him to guide you and He will. He will guide you where you never thought to go. You are also a GORGEOUS strong victorious woman. Keep on shining God’s love and light💛. We love, appreciate and celebrate you💛. I pray that God will bless you double fold for the trouble. And I pray that God restores regarding Envogue💛. We love you all💛. You are a huge part of music history which is a great accomplishment, and you still have it💛. Keep going. Trust God💛. Sending love with lots of hugs💛.

[@Kennedy8888-dg4mc]

I really wish en vogue would ALL get back together🎉🎉

[@PretieKitty]

Her ⭐️ has always shined brightly, wherever she landed… ✨✨💖✨✨

[@vivianmonteiro8163]

When will there ever be unity???

[@linnettejoseph7027]

I don't know, I stopped wondering myself ........

[@Emerald-xu9bm]

When all parties know the business

[@alishathelibra1021]

why is there always greed destroying such talent

[@andretobias2439]

Well here it is 2024 and the wife said previous ain't letting black boys go nowhere in peace.Black talent is power make America great again you in Trump land playing now on shaky ground😮😮

[@koimt6732]

I don't know. Every time I look at this guy Raphael Saadiq , I get a bad feeling. Something doesn't ring true about him. And yet, I've never approached him. Dawn, what if you put videos online? You're really talented.Today, many artists do this and manage to earn a living. It's better than looking for reliable people in this environment. After the scandals with Diddy, Jay-Z & Co, I understand better why Britney Spears, Bieber, Rhianna... don't want to sing anymore.

[@TABULOUS1]

I get scandalous vibes from saadiq too.

[@koolaid4315]

If you are not business savvy it has been proven over and over managers/producers will take advantage of you. They took advantage of her…sad. And I was vibing w Dawn. With the right management, she could still be big. 🙏🏼

[@rogetrogetgiddy]

You don't even need to be business savvy. You just need to know what you want, what is fair and how to read a contract. If it reads as confusing; get a lawyer.

[@kb5654]

A STAR, I don’t even know who JOY is nor have I ever seen her face!! Talking about star!!

[@ithoughtyoumightlikethis500]

I only listened to Lucy Pearl to hear Dawn. I love her voice. The other band members added razzle dazzle but Dawn's vocals ARE beautiful.

[@glennusher4160]

She was so beautiful.. This why i always say.. Black people who act all righteous or religious are usually the dirtiest and the most evil in the bunch.. They did her wrong

[@kayak30]

They rocked OMG

[@RealClassic..]

I had the pleasure of meeting her and she is quite humble. A very beautiful soul, and I hate that this took place. Personally, I always thought she was the star. En Vogue and Lucy Pearl would not have been what they were without her. And that’s facts 💛💫✨

[@Irisrivera-v9v]

Wow, I never heard her natural voice. It’s so mad how powerful and intense her voices when she is singing coming from such a soft natural tone. I always loved her. She should have went solo.!

[@TripleC-n1b]

And Lucy Pearl faded in the sunset. They needed Dawn. Jealousy is a helleva drug

[@cedricwatson4638]

Lucifer Pearl

[@Officialmuddyman]

Lucifer Saadiq🎯

[@cedricwatson4638]

@@Officialmuddyman hey lay down with dogs you know the rest

[@charelle212]

Awww damng😮😮😮😮😮

[@glennjthompson332]

@@Officialmuddyman He's tricky... trying to get into debt situations..💰😟

[@antonio00075]

Man I thought she was one of the most beautiful woman

[@leroysmart9363]

I was at that interview she mentions in London and she is correct. Tony Toni Tone were not that well known to the non RnB British press at that time but Envogue had been, hence all the attention being centred on Dawn

[@brassknucks2548]

Im so mad at them for doing this to Envogue. Dawn was incredible.

[@susuileamura]

she still gorgeous

[@lisaswrld]

Lesson… when it comes to business trust no one, and get yourself a lawyer!

[@OGCAMG]

Saadiq must have a lot of business sense. He always ends up with some ownership while others do not. Sad to see this…

[@iamsunflower2011]

She should have stayed with EnVogue

[@rogetrogetgiddy]

Not if she wasn't getting her worth.

[@deallfordii]

She wasn’t making any money there either. Dawn appears to be the type to fight for what’s right and know her worth no matter what group she’s in. Big labels and big ego stars don’t like that. They just want her to fall in line. She didn’t so it seems that they stay slandering her name to make it seem like she was always the problem

[@kevinkia1145]

Rafael is a fake scammer , but dawn is superstar

[@zoeygeorgewise7543]

Dawn you can't trust people, when it comes to the bag.

[@caliclassicstv2024]

All her fault business is business. Have lawyers read all your contracts. That’s it that’s all

[@sandraward5564]

Absolutely 💯 💯

[@sassyone82]

EXACTLY!💯

[@zukini8763]

If I was in the group, wasn’t getting paid, and lost my house to foreclosure, I really wouldn’t have cared that much about being replaced by another singer. Yes, it was underhanded the way it was done, but I’d be thinking the new singer is probably going to go down that same road.

[@Thetannery68]

She lost her home by fault of her own and the mismanagement of her boyfriend at the time, who played her manager/contract negotiator/ and financial CHEIF ‘nd’ THEIF. It’s comical hearing Dawn Robinson insinuate jealousy as being a root to her misfortune with Lucy pearl, while having the same issues with not one but two groups! Anyone extending grace to her speaks volumes of who they are, not Dawn Robinson. Dawn Robinson is NOT a team player, as proven by her ego that hasn’t been seen, on its own, as of yet!!! Girl bye!!!

[@dahliar410]

@thetennery68 you a spectator acting like you know her personally. Shut up!!!!!

[@mayuntakent2278]

Both them record lables needs to still pay her

[@mommatina7321]

Dawn was the prettiest Envogue!

[@dwaynerogers7426]

I think Maxine was the prettiest but Dawn did have that swag l thing EnVouge still missed till this day

[@pamwilliams2347]

Cindy was to me

[@alacarte5073]

I know her range is crazy but I did not know her speaking voice was that high...

[@Lovealways_wins]

I had the pleasure of interviewing her on my radio show here in LA. She is a genuine class act. She was with her ex who is also an artist. It was a great show!

[@clairekimpson3939]

All I can say is I loved Dawn and when she left Lucy Pearl, I left them. That is how much I loved her truly. She needs to be back out there making music.

[@griseldaotf7623]

Raphael is a mess! Chiiiiile

[@tamarastone141]

I heard he wasn't a nice person at all. I know a couple people that met him before

[@Officialmuddyman]

He is SO FAKE AF

[@lb8471]

I also heard he's on some Puffy-type stuff.

[@charelle212]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@williejohnson1718]

Black on black crime, it’s always the same story line unfortunately. This is why we as a race can’t be better because many want to be like the enemy; rich and powerful.

[@lovelysosweet8386]

Big facts

[@dahliar410]

We do just fine, but we have to shed the dead weight

[@RachelLondon]

Black men strike again 😂

[@sandraward5564]

😂😂😂😅🤣😅🤭

[@PurpleImpactStrategies]

Women not knowing business ..strikes again …not a smart group of ppl who are always saving democracy or being told they are smarter than everyone else

[@Indianeyezs24]

Me and my fiancee play Lucy Pearl like it came out yesterday and her other song ❤❤❤❤

[@robinpollard2061]

Always was taught to read your paperwork. And if you dont understand, get a professional. A lawyer, someone you can trust.

[@ladybugblack]

EnVogue is my favorite female group. Dawn is my favorite. I miss them together 🖤✊🏾💯🔥👠

[@memine2135]

Without dawn there was no Lucy pearl

[@goodmusicnet]

Given her previous experience why she didn’t hire an entertainment attorney to go over that contract is beyond me 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@californiagirl1579]

I love Lucy peal❤ Dawn is my Girl I wonder what she up too thank you for sharing her story

[@alacarte5073]

EV broke my heart.

[@robinwilliams1788]

He's a gatekeeper in the industry

[@hajimebondsmanson879]

🎉❤I absolutely love this whole album

[@vincentatwood1699]

Always have an entertainment Attorney before signing a contract. This Industry is 10% music and 90% business.

[@lindajohnson4999]

I hate that Dawn didn't choose RCA over Lucy Pearl. They probably saw something wrong with that potential group that Dawn didn't see. Sometimes, trusting "so- called friends" in business can be your worst enemy.

[@buggernaut8316]

So she ruined En Vogue, ruined Lucy Pearl, never could make it work with Dre and Aftermath.... but we're supposed to believe everything she says. Yall feminist are funny 😅

[@mirandaphillips4702]

Love Dawn Robinson, ❤️🇬🇧

[@aonforme3349]

This story has been told 20x times. Good review, though.

[@ruckes13]

I knew it coukd not have been all on her from all of the stories i have heard from different artists. They also call here difficult like all orher black women who stand up for themselves.

[@corneliuswhite5139]

It was such a great project that didn't (no, SHOULDN'T) have to end that way.

[@ninaarencibia9031]

Terrible I loved her voice ❤

[@taneshawalker]

Damn, she went through all of that just to trap herself again in a shity record deal. That's why we have Music Attorneys. Some people have to learn lessons over and over again. 50% of downfall was on her. I hope she is doing better now. I don't believe anything of the Net Worth Sites, you can tell them anything. Remember, how Kylie Jenner was reported as a Billionaire? That was False. So I do wholeheartedly hope she is doing better now. She deserves it!

[@rozchristopherson648]

It’s pronounced “Tony Tony Tony.” The “Tone” is not pronounced like dial TONE. It’s pronounced like “Tony.”

[@deeharris4634]

I'm not sure how Dawn can be worth $5 million if she is really the victim she paints herself to be.

[@rogetrogetgiddy]

Did she say that's what she's worth? If the bank forecloses on your home; you aren't doing that well. Maybe she later managed to get her worth via a good lawyer but that would be after the fact.

[@Kolorboyux1wb]

What she is worth, and the TRUE AMOUNT IN HER BANK ACCOUNT, DIFFER GREATLY!

[@onikaminaj8865]

PR teams create those fake net worth to make the artists look good. Beyonce ex financial advisor wife said this a long time ago. She wasn’t bound by an NDA only her husband.

[@TonyMontana-gh4sb]

She was my dream girl back then. Sad

[@nimrod4065]

Hollywood executives be having a field day.

[@sheenashortcake4114]

THAT IS SO SAD , PEOPLE WILL JUST USE YOU , JUST TO GET WHAT THEY WANT !!! NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT !! 🤔🤔 SMH 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@toddwilliams4493]

I had the biggest crush on her!! Praying for you Dawn! ❤

[@T.T007]

Dawn is beautiful ❤️

[@carolinetaveras9375]

Lawyer up all the time.

[@23Fulani]

I really liked Dawn, but I never thought she was a breakout star.

[@kimmiles3643]

😢home going into foreclosure that's sad

[@jackieroach2124]

WOW how do u sign these worthless contracts!🤔

[@Galactixdriptv]

Snakes learn to be a snake from snakes

[@NOLIFEWITHOUTMUSIC1]

Got to have a lawyer go through your contracts before signing.

[@Nda54Gem]

I swear I Loved these Groups Soooo Much!! My Era the 90’s Soooo Good..Yet Sooo Complicated.😢🎶❤🎶❤💿❤🥂❤🎉❤❣️❤🙌🏽❤🎈❤🌺🔥❤🔥❤🔥💔❤❤

[@saturiusrobertson1313]

TheGodsAre Not Happy AboutIT!😃. Dont Mess With The Foundation. Keep it Original Pleasde

[@tonyaharrod9987]

I wonder what happened to her. " The music industry is wicked. 😮

[@lanaejames]

God always stand up for me ❤

[@Freshlp-thefreshest]

Ooh Raphael😮 I'm shooked