"I was trying to defend her" - Jermaine Dupri responds to Dawn Robinson calling him out over his previous remarks about her living conditions

Singer Dawn Robinson and rapper Jermaine Dupri seem to be at loggerheads with each other. On March 26, 2025, Robinson appeared on the Way Up With Angela Lee podcast, sharing how Dupri’s previous comments about her made her feel attacked. Meanwhile, Jermaine Dupri responded to her comments in an exclusive interview with The Shade Room. He said:

“I’m sorry she viewed what I was saying as an attack; it feels like she didn’t watch my video. She heard what someone said because if you watch my video, I was trying to defend her because I watched her video very thoroughly and realized that she was saying this was her choice.”

According to HotNewHipHop, Jermaine Dupri had previously questioned how Dawn Robinson could have an assistant if she struggled financially. He pointed out that when someone had no money, they usually handled everything independently, as no one would likely stick around and help for free.

Speaking to Angela Lee in the podcast, Dawn Robinson shared that her car served as both her home and personal space, but she was actively working to rebuild her life. She also addressed comments from people questioning her situation, pointing out that having polished nails didn’t mean she wasn’t struggling. Robinson said:

"I've only met him once in my life so I was shocked he doesn't know my story so he's assuming instead of reaching out to me directly and say, "Hey you know I heard about your situation what do you need are you okay?" Or you know what, "I don't know her story but she's being very brave like be quiet.""

Dawn Robinson said she was surprised by what Jermaine Dupri said

Dawn Robinson was surprised that Jermaine Dupri commented on her situation. She felt that since they were fellow artists, Dupri could have supported her instead of sharing criticisms. She wondered why he spoke as though he had a personal acquaintance with her.

She felt reaching out to her directly would have been more helpful than making assumptions about the details of her life. Robinson clarified that her living situation was a personal choice, not something she was forced into. She explained that she had other options, like staying in hotels or with her manager, but decided to live in her car temporarily as she rebuilt her life.

She had the feeling that people did not understand her words correctly. They seemed to focus only on what they wished to see. They did not focus on her actual statements. She was grateful for those who offered her a place to live. However, she wanted to clarify that she was not in a hopeless situation; she was actively taking steps to improve her life.

Robinson shared a YouTube video earlier on March 11, 2025, explaining her situation.

Dawn Robinson shared that she had lived with her parents in Las Vegas since 2020. However, the situation became difficult when her mother started directing her anger toward her. Feeling overwhelmed, she decided to leave. She encouraged others to step outside their comfort zones, face their fears, and take spontaneous risks in life.

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