Dawn Richard: Music Maven

Don't miss Dawn Richard tonight on 106 & Park!

Dawn Richard - @DawnRichard: RIP Amy Winehouse .. I am in shock. So young (Photo by Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Dawn Richard Is on 106 & Park tonight! - Dawn Richard is in the house tonight and she's dropping off the world premiere of her video "Bombs" on 106 & Park. Don't miss it tonight at 6P/5C!(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Born With Danity Kane - Fans of Dawn were first introduced to her as one-fifth of Danity Kane. She rocked the stage with her unique voice and killer moves and behind the scenes she wrote some incredible songs. (Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

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Born With Danity Kane - Fans of Dawn were first introduced to her as one-fifth of Danity Kane. She rocked the stage with her unique voice and killer moves and behind the scenes she wrote some incredible songs. (Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

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Sisterhood Comes First - Andrea, Dawn, D. Woods, Aubrey and Shannon were at one time seen as the girl band for the next generation, but unfortunately they were disbanded early in their career. (Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

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Sisterhood Comes First - Andrea, Dawn, D. Woods, Aubrey and Shannon were at one time seen as the girl band for the next generation, but unfortunately they were disbanded early in their career. (Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

Solo Moves - After Danity Kane's chapter ended, Dawn picked up the pieces and kept on pushing as a songwriter and singer. The result has equaled nothing but success.(Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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Solo Moves - After Danity Kane's chapter ended, Dawn picked up the pieces and kept on pushing as a songwriter and singer. The result has equaled nothing but success.(Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

So Emotional - A true performer has range, so pay attention to Dawn.(Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

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So Emotional - A true performer has range, so pay attention to Dawn.(Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

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The Best - Dawn Richard at 106 & Park, January 05, 2012.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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In Shape Diva - She keeps her vocals on point and stays in the gym to make sure that she keeps that body on point; her abs are made of steel.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

Diddy-Dirty Money - Dawn gained some more noteriety as a part of Diddy-Dirty Money with Diddy himself and Kaleena. Nothing can stop Dawn or keep her down!(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Diddy-Dirty Money - Dawn gained some more noteriety as a part of Diddy-Dirty Money with Diddy himself and Kaleena. Nothing can stop Dawn or keep her down!(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Diddy (@iamdiddy) - If it isn't an inspirational tweet, then it probably isn't Diddy. Not to mention, this is a hack that you've probably seen on your account or your friends'. "Go cop your new phone from Verizon Wireless... in Tribeca," he supposedly tweeted. Diddy quickly caught wind of the hacking and messaged, "Don't go cop no new phone from nowhere...in Tribeca... Someone tried to break in [sic] my Twitter.. lol."(Photo: PictureGroup)

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Fresh and Clean - Dawn and DDM were a perfect fit. There was no group like them and probably won't ever be a group like them again.(Photo: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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Top of the World - Dawn's talent got her to the top and is what keeps her at the top.(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Dawn Richards - Singer-songwriters Dawn Richards landed on her feet following the demise of Danity Kane. The New Orleans native is now touring the country as  one-third of Diddy Dirty Money while prepping her solo album. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for MTV)

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Don't Miss Dawn Tonight on 106! - Dawn is dropping by 106 & Park tonight to talk about her new album, flying solo and her world premiere of "Bombs." Don't miss it at 6P/5C!(Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for MTV)

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