The impending reunion tour featuring iconic girl groups is currently overshadowed by drama within En Vogue. The group is set to embark on the "It's Iconic" tour alongside Salt-n-Pepa and TLC, but tensions are high as current and former members trade public accusations.

Lineup Shakeup Ahead of Major Tour

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Snub

Original members Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis, and recently rejoined Maxine Jones performed at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November. This performance notably excluded longtime member Rhona Bennett, who subsequently departed the group.

A source close to the situation suggested that the relationship between the core members and Bennett was strictly professional. "They were amicable, but it was really they’d show up to work, and then go home, or to their respective places," the insider revealed.

Current Members Claim Bennett Chose to Leave

In a recent interview with People magazine, Terry Ellis stated that Bennett made the decision to step away. "She could be here. She chose not to be," Ellis claimed regarding Bennett's absence.

Ellis further alleged that the current lineup learned of Bennett's departure through social media. "Next thing we know, we hear on social media that she left, she’s gone," Ellis recounted.

Rhona Bennett Refutes Claims and Details Contract Dispute

Rhona Bennett quickly responded to these statements on social media, labeling them "misleading and does not represent what actually occurred." She clarified that her departure stemmed from contract negotiations.

Bennett explained that her legal team received formal notice that the contract being offered had been withdrawn on November 11th. She emphasized that her exit was not due to a disagreement over a specific performance, such as the RHOF show.

Bennett asserted that the terms presented during negotiations were not aligned with her "values or a level of mutual respect in the relationship." She also confirmed she was not informed of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performance in advance.

Former Member Defends Bennett and Criticizes Jones

Dawn Robinson Steps In

Former original member Dawn Robinson has publicly supported Bennett, stating she understands being snubbed by the group. Robinson posted a video to her YouTube channel on Monday, calling the core members "bullies." "They are bullies and they say who can and cannot stay," Robinson asserted.

Recalling Past Lawsuits

Robinson also targeted Maxine Jones's return, recalling a past legal dispute. She reminded followers that in 2012, Jones was sued by Cindy and Terry for unauthorized use of the En Vogue name.

Robinson quoted Jones from that time: "She said she would never work with those skanks again. Those were her words, so now it’s funny to see how she has come back yet again, to work with those skanks."

Hopes for Reconciliation Diminish

The insider expressed a desire for the ladies to unite and experience a public healing moment. However, based on the current public exchanges, that reconciliation seems unlikely to materialize soon.

Robinson concluded her message to Bennett with encouragement, advising her not to let the group’s "nasty, treacherous, unspeakable behavior take away the love and trust you have for people."