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Ari Lennox has been candid about her sobriety journey, and today, the singer celebrates two years without alcohol.
In a post shared to her Instagram stories, the “Shea Butter Baby” singer shared an update highlighting the Washington, DC native’s progress. Her label, Dreamville, also shared the news on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Congratulations to Ari Lennox
She’s officially 2 years alcohol free
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— Team DREAMVILLE (@TeamDreamville) December 18, 2024
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Ari Lennox is prioritizing her mental health by releasing social media and alcohol
The “Pressure” singer has greatly evolved over the last few years. The once-active social media user would connect with her fans via Instagram Live. She’d tell funny and relatable stories about herself and banter with viewers, which helped her grow a community of people who related to her witty content. However, as her name began to make headlines after a tasteless podcast interview, Lennox quickly realized social media was not a safe space for her.
The interview, which happened in January 2022, was one of the many online feuds Lennox found herself in. As a result, the singer decided to give up social media as she navigated sobriety. On October 11, 2024, in a now-deleted post, Lennox shared with fans that she would be deleting her social media platforms on December 18, her two-year sobriety anniversary.
“Hey 
I’m working on a plan to transition off of social media for good. I don’t believe I’ll ever mature and be happy as long as i have it. So my last day of socials will be December 18th, my 2 year sobriety anniversary. I will be deleting my FB, IG and TikTok permanently,” Ari wrote.
“I have a very toxic and codependent relationship with these apps. My happiness is worth more to me, than using these platforms to promote. I truly believe I can get creative with marketing elsewhere. I’m so exhausted with my addiction to the internet and gossip and attention and validation and yearning to be in control and over sharing. I just want to be free and complete,” the message continued.
Lennox updates her Instagram occasionally, sharing new music or life highlights, but her overall presence has decreased. As of today, her social media pages are still active.
Shout out to this queen for prioritizing her well-being. Celebrity or not, social media is a beast that can destroy your mental health. We’re proud of the many milestones Lennox is making to enhance her life.
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