| Ari Lennox Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 63 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 26, 1991 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Ari Lennox is an American singer and songwriter who first made a foray in the music industry with her 2012 mixtape Five Finger Discount and the 2013 EP Ariography. She came into the spotlight, however, when she released her 2nd EP called Pho in October 2016 which peaked at number 20 on the US R&B charts. Her debut studio album titled Shea Butter Baby was launched in May 2019 and it cemented her status as a rising star as it peaked at number 7 on the US R&B charts. She followed it up in March 2020 with her 3rd EP titled Shea Butter Baby (Remix EP). She has also released the compilation albums Revenge of the Dreamers II (2015) and Revenge of the Dreamers III (2019). The former had reached number 3 on the US Rap charts and the latter had peaked at number 1 on the US, the US R&B/HipHop, and the US Rap charts and was certified ‘Platinum’ by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). In 2019, she embarked on her first headlining tour across the United States which was titled the Shea Butter Baby Tour.
Born Name
Courtney Shanade Salter
Nick Name
Ari Lennox
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Washington, D.C., United States
Residence
Washington, D.C., United States
Nationality
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter
Family
- Siblings – She has 6 siblings.
Manager
She is represented by Justin LaMotte, General Manager, Black Wax Creative, New York City, New York, United States.
Genre
Contemporary R&B, Soul Music, Contemporary Soul, R&B, Neo-Soul
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
- Dreamville Records
- Interscope Records
- Universal Music Group
Build
Voluptuous
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
63 kg or 139 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
She is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Curvaceous figure
- Has her right arm covered in tattoos
- Neck-length, afro hairstyle
- Plump lips
- Affable smile
Ari Lennox Favorite Things
- Music Genres – R&B, Soul
- Singers – Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, John Legend, Bilal, Whitney Houston, Aaliyah, Lauryn Hill, Amerie, Ciara, Mary J. Blige, Minnie Riperton
- Music Groups – SWV, Coldplay, Red Hot Chilli Peppers
- Rapper – Kanye West
Ari Lennox Facts
- Her stage name, Ari Lennox, was taken from the character of Mary Lennox, from the 1993 fantasy drama film The Secret Garden.
- When she was signed up by Dreamville Records in December 2015, she became the first female artist to be contracted by the record label.
- Her 2018 track titled Shea Butter Baby, which was performed in collaboration with rapper J. Cole was included in the soundtrack of the blockbuster 2018 sports drama film Creed II. The track was released as a single in February 2019 and its music video went viral, crossing the mark of 3 million views on YouTube within the first week of its release.
- In February 2020, she was included in BET‘s (Black Entertainment Television) ‘Future 40’ list which annually honors the 40 most inspiring and innovative black youth.
- In November 2021, Ari was arrested at the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam after being allegedly profiled by airport security.
Featured Image by Ari Lennox / Instagram
