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Photographer: Mariah Winter Stylist: Jessi Jacq Hair: Jadis Jolie Make Up: Tai Ceme Assistant: Bianca Gravillis Story By Anthony Supreme

404142In one word describe who Ari Lennox is?

Strange

Your dropping a (or dropped) a new album how does it feel?

I’m dropping a new album (Shea butter baby) and it feels great

How do you feel you have grown from your last album till now?

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I feel I’m more involved and my ass fatterWhat inspired you to write this album?

My first apartment, almost smashing this cvs employee in Chicago, niggas with terrible communication and my anxiety inspired the writing of this album.

Favorite feature on the album and why?

So far jid. He killed broke.

Describe your sound and how it has grown till now ?

My sound is nostalgic soul. Ive been revisiting the sounds of people that I’m inspired by.

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How have you grown the most ?I don’t walk off the plane

You have toured the world? What was your favorite tour and why?

4 your eyez only. Changed my life. I was surrounded by Dreamville family in new cool places.

454647What was your favorite thing about touring?

The new trees and water bridges in each place. Like Amsterdam. Gorgeous

Best memory from tour and why?Feeding kangaroos in Sydney Australia.

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If you could perform at one place in the world. Where would that be ? And why?

I want to perform in Lagos Nigeria cause it’s gorgeous and chocolate.

You performed with Steve wonder ? Omg how did that feel? Did you also write stuff with him as well?

I wish I wrote with him but no lol it was a dream performing with him. He was so sweet and encouraging. He’s a beautiful legendary soul.

Is there love in your

life ? If so or notdescribe why?

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Yea I got a nigga. Ilove him !!

505152535455What’s your dog name ? Why did you name him that?

Galactus. I love him immensely. I named him Galactus after the marvel character. I was inspired by my atheist friend who prays to galactus.

How does it feel to be mom (of a dog)? :)

Oh man stressful. I’ve gained some weight and stretch marks. Bought him a million toys but he keeps eating my plants.

Where do you see yourself in 10years?

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I see myself raising two human Rasta kids, Being in love with my boo, being rich, maybe living in Jamaica.. most excitedly and prayerfully being the next creative director for sims 5 lol

How do you want you music to grow?

I want to get more organic with the next album. Sexy vibes from scratch.

If you could give your fans one positive thing to read what would you say?--

I love you sweet lil fucks. Y’all changed my chocolate lil life