Ari Lennox asks Dreamville to release her as she blasts label for ‘playing’ with her: 'I'm so tired'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ari Lennox recently said that she wants to end her relationship with her label while blasting Dreamville Records and Interscope Records. She accused them of “playing” with her and making her the “face of mental health.”
The 33-year-old singer launched into a rant against the music labels on social media after her song ‘Smoke’ was released allegedly without her consent, reported Allhiphop.com.
Ari Lennox accuses Interscope and Dreamville of manipulating her
In the now-disappeared Instagram Story, Ari Lennoz wrote, “Interscope and Dreamville have been playing with me all month and I’m so exhausted. I’m so tired of people treating me like they’re sorry for me and like I’m the face of mental health.”
Ari Lennox deserves so much more than what she’s given and as a long-time fan of hers, this is so tough to see unfold.. pic.twitter.com/xP0tocS1um
— MK (@MiasAvenue) October 30, 2024
“I’m OK and I’ve never been happier. What I don’t like is being signed and lied to and manipulated. Not one person at those labels ever knew how to market or protect me,” she alleged.
The ‘Pressure’ hitmaker also claimed that her label has constantly let her down. “This industry stuff will never be for me,” she asserted.
Ari Lennox wants no association with Dreamville and Interscope
Ari Lennox did not stop there as she went on to post a video message on the issue as well.
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The caption of the video read, “I want out of my contract @interscope @dreamville I tried I really did,” as she said, “It’s not okay so I just want to be released and it’s just that simple. And I’m tired of being nice and I was trying to do everything the right way but now I’m p#####.”
“This was my final straw. I have communicated effectively and no one cares, so we’re here, in toxic-a** social media world,” she asserted.
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In her post, Lennox revealed that she “didn’t want this recent video to come out because I’m tired of people treating me like I’m the face of mental health.”
The songwriter, whose real name is Courtney Shanade Salter, also mentioned that she did not want people to feel “sorry” for her as she stated, “I’m a human being who has just been very transparent about my life.”
“I just wish I had a label that cared, that would want to protect me. I wish I had a label that wouldn’t have me out here trying to explain why I need advertisement for my record,” Lennox added.
Internet asks Ari Lennox to ‘go independent’
Many people extended their support to Ari Lennox on social media, with record producer T-Pain commenting, “Every. Single. Word. You sound exactly like me in 2018 when I decided to take the leap to independence. Bb…… I need to talk to you. I wanna at least throw out some suggestions from experience on how I navigated from being supported by a label to fully independent. It’s fuckin tough as shit but you’re so talented and smart I knew if I just gave you a little perspective from recent experience, I’ll at least spark something that you can take and absolutely kill this shit on your own and be your own boss. Pls dm me mama.”
Singer-songwriter Kehlani wrote, “You’re so special. a lot of us feel you. you’re so so so so special and so necessary & so generationally talented. i love u and i’m here, a lot of us are here! if u go indy just know people WILL show up for u!!!!! people ready to hold u!!!! love u !!!!”
One fan said, “That's unfortunate. Smoke is such a good song! I hope everything works out.”
Another noted, “I’m glad you said it! They want to keep you small but you’re bigger than the box they want to keep you in! You’re an amazing artist and deserve to be treated with respect. Stay true to yourself and your steps with be ordered. Rooting for you!”
“As one of my favorite artists, I literally PRAY you get what you deserve because you're so deserving of it. The talent speaks for itself,” one Instagram user commented on her post.
Another remarked, “I don’t perceive you negatively, you’re such a great artist ik a lot that love you.”
“Yes Go independent love! Your name and fan base is bigger than you think! You just got to believe and trust the journey! Bet on yourself!!! Cut all the middle men out…,” one comment read.
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