Ari Lennox recently took to social media to express her feelings of unease while opening for rapper Rod Wave. The “Hoodie” singer also recounted a disturbing incident where a bottle was thrown at her during a show in Los Angeles.
‘You’re Getting Angry At Me Affirming You?’
On Jan. 7, Ari Lennox explained in a Twitter post that she felt a constant unease while opening for Rod Wave during his Nostalgia Tour. The “BMO” singer expressed her discomfort, stating:
“I just remember every show, just racing to get off stage, racing to get through my set.”
The “Pressure” singer found a moment of solace when she tried to connect with the audience through affirmations, but was met with anger instead. She boldly declared:
“You’re getting angry at me affirming you? This is not my crowd.”
A Disgruntled Crowd?
During her opening set on the Nostalgia Tour in Los Angeles, the “Leak” singer faced a disturbing incident when a bottle was thrown at her head. The incident occurred while she was delivering words of encouragement to the crowd.
Understandably, Ari became defensive and confronted the person responsible, saying, “I will fuck your shit up.” This incident highlighted the dark energy the singer-songwriter felt from the audience, further adding to her discomfort on the Nostalgia Tour.
The “Up Late” singer’s revelation about her experience with Rod Wave’s tour has sparked a conversation among fans. Many have taken to social media to show their love and support for the “Pressure” singer. One fan questioned the decision to pair Lennox with Rod Wave, tweeting, “Who on her team or label thought it was a good idea to pair it with Rod Wave?”
Another fan echoed this sentiment, expressing surprise at the mismatched pairing of two artists by saying “I completely feel her! Majority if his music is sad, depressing, and glorifies suicide/s.h. I don’t see how either team thought this was a good pair up. I mean, did no one do their research??? That was two completely different ends of the spectrum.”
Updated By: De’Aundre Barnes (1/8/23 at 4:40 pm)
Ari Lennox Goes Off After Fan Throws Bottle At Her: ‘I Will F**k Your Sh*t All The Way Up!’
Ari Lennox recently encountered a distressing incident during a recent performance in Los Angeles. As the opening act for Rod Wave’s Nostalgia Tour, the “Pressure” singer faced an unfortunate moment when a water bottle was hurled towards her on stage while delivering a passionate performance.
Ari Lennox Gets Heated
Ari Lennox, the talented R&B artist known for her soulful voice and empowering lyrics, was in a heated moment during a recent performance in Los Angeles.
On Wednesday, Nov. 29, amidst her opening act for Rod Wave’s Nostalgia Tour, Ari Lennox endured a moment that no performer should have to face. While she passionately delivered her music to the audience in Los Angeles, a water bottle came flying towards her on stage. With a fiery response, she exclaimed:
“I will f*ck your sh*t all the way up!”
Mismatch Performance
The incident has raised concerns about the treatment of artists during live performances. Fans took to social media, expressing their disappointment and speaking out against the disrespectful behavior.
One user, @FckYaya wrote, “‘Ari Lennox recently told Angela Yee she was having a hard time opening up for Rod Wave because her music may be too happy for his crowd and there is a disconnect. Now she is getting bottles thrown at her. We do not need another Rico Nasty situation.”
This refers to the unfortunate incident when rapper Rico Nasty was also victim to a fan throwing a water bottle at her during a concert in 2021, prompting her to jump into the crowd in response.
Ari Lennox had previously discussed her experience touring with Rod Wave, acknowledging the potential mismatch in energy and audience appreciation. She told Angela Yee:
“It’s hard, I’m opening up for young people. I think my music is too happy and his is like different.”
Fans Getting Crazy At Concerts
Fans disrespecting artists on stage is not new. In 2018, a fan stormed the stage during Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s OTR II Tour, causing concern for the couple’s safety.
More recently, Cardi B encountered a similar situation when a fan threw water on her during a concert. In response, Cardi retaliated by throwing her microphone at the offender. The microphone used in that incident was even auctioned off for charity, with bids reaching up to $100,000 on eBay.
Nardo Wick Issues Public Apology
The incident involving Ari Lennox joins a series of unfortunate encounters between fans and celebrities. Recently, Nardo Wick faced backlash after an altercation with a fan, leading the fan to seek medical treatment.
Originally Written By: Yasmine Duhé
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