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Ari Lennox Says She Overlooked ‘Sweet’ Romantic Partners: ‘I Think I Have a Thing for Toxic Energy'

The R&B singer looks back on how her attraction to "toxic energy" shaped her past dating choices.

Alex Ocho55 days ago
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Ari Lennox Reflects on Leaving Dreamville, Says J. Cole 'Changed My Life'

The R&B singer reflects on tensions around her song “Smoke,” regrets addressing the situation publicly, and credits J. Cole for elevating her career.

Mark Elibert59 days ago
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Ari Lennox "Vacancy" Marshmallow-Colored Vinyl: How to Buy

The Grammy-nominated R&B singer's third studio album is available now on marshmallow vinyl on Complex.

Complex Staff102 days ago
Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Martin Lawrence at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Martin Lawrence Responds to Ari Lennox’s Criticism of ‘Martin’ Jokes: ‘We Were Keeping It Real'

Ari Lennox originally criticized 'Martin' for the jokes aimed at the character of Pam and her skin color.

Ari Lennox performs onstage in the VVIP Superlounge Experience during Day 1 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on July 04, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Ari Lennox Reveals Release Date for Her Third Album, 'Vacancy'

Ahead of the album, the R&B hitmaker shared the new single 'Under the Moon.'

Alex Gonzalez194 days ago
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Ari Lennox Says Classic 'Martin' Jokes Bother Her 'I Draw The Line'
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Ari Lennox Says Classic 'Martin' Jokes Bother Her: 'I Draw The Line'

Ari Lennox is not a fan of a lot of the jokes from the classic sitcom, 'Martin,' because there were too many jokes at Pam's expense.

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Ari Lennox Reportedly Parts Ways With Dreamville Records

The singer signed to J. Cole's label in 2015, releasing five projects under Dreamville.

tara mahadevan376 days ago
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Ari Lennox Airs Out Grievances With Interscope and Dreamville: 'I Want Out of My Contract'

Lennox has been a Dreamville artist for nearly a decade.

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Flo Milli Leaves Mid-Set After Fans Throw Things Onstage, Ari Lennox and Gunna Show Support

The 24-year-old rapper, who clarified that the behavior wasn't meant to be aggressive, is currently on tour supporting Gunna.

Alex Ocho729 days ago
Ari Lennox wearing a black and red jacket with a crop top. Joe Budden in a white shirt and cap, sitting separately
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Ari Lennox Goes Off on 'Demonic' Joe Budden for Mentioning Her, Posts Clip of Him Getting Punched: 'Bald B*tch’

The "Shea Butter Baby" singer did not take kindly to Budden likening her to 'earthy college campus, grass root sh*t' on his podcast.

Alex Ocho754 days ago
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Ari Lennox Addresses 'Tough and Heavy' Experience Opening for Rod Wave

Last year, Lennox was met with tough crowds at Rod Wave shows, including at least one incident where someone threw a bottle at her.

Joe Price848 days ago
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Ari Lennox Goes Off on Person Who Throw Bottle at Her: 'Don't You Ever Disrespect a Beautiful Black Woman' (UPDATE)

The singer showed her tough side by letting the crowd know she will handle anyone who throws something at her.

Mark Elibert886 days ago
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Livestream Dreamville Festival 2023 f/ Performances From J. Cole, Drake, Usher, Burna Boy, Summer Walker, and More

J. Cole’s Dreamville festival is back and Usher is headlining the opening night featuring some of the biggest names in the industry. Stream it now.

James R. Sanders1129 days ago
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Inside Dreamville’s ‘Creed III’ Rap Camp

Dreamville has become masters of the rap camp; here's how they locked in at a Santa Monica studio for five days to create the soundtrack for 'Creed 3.'

Jordan Rose1158 days ago
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Stream the Dreamville-Produced 'Creed III' Soundtrack f/ J. Cole, Big Sean, JID, Tierra Whack, and More

Fans have been patiently awaiting the soundtrack since ComplexCon 2022, where Michael B. Jordan revealed Dreamville was executive producing the album.

Joshua Espinoza1159 days ago
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Dreamville Announces Lineup for 2023 Festival: J. Cole, Drake, and More

The lineup for the Dreamville Festival has been announced for 2023. J. Cole will be joined by Drake for a headlining set on the second day of the event.

Abel Shifferaw1162 days ago
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Roots Picnic Announces 2023 Lineup f/ Diddy, Lil Uzi Vert, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Dave Chappelle, and More

The 2023 edition of Roots Picnic will feature Lil Uzi Vert, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Dave Chappelle, Diddy, and many more performing in Philadelphia.

Abel Shifferaw1170 days ago
Ari Lennox performs on day 2 of Wireless Festival 2022.
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Ari Lennox Reveals 'Age/Sex/Location' Tour Will Be Her Last

Ari Lennox informed her fans on Twitter that she will no longer headline a tour following the conclusion of the 'Age/Sex/Location' tour next year.

Jose Martinez1229 days ago

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