A Helmet-Wearing Ari Lennox Is Prepared For Any And All Objects Concertgoers Attempt To Throw Onstage

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Entertainers have a simple holiday wish, stop throwing sh*t onstage during performances. Just when you thought the gross trend had died off, news of its resurgence flooded social media.

While in Los Angeles for Rod Wave’s Nostalgia Tour stop on November 29, “Waste My Time” singer Ari Lennox fell victim to an attendee’s desperate and unacceptable cry for attention. Lennox was nearly hit with what appeared to be a water bottle hurled by a concertgoer. Lennox verbally ripped the fan a new one as the crowd cheered her on. Yesterday (November 30), for the tour’s next stop in Oakland, Lennox sported a helmet just in case someone tried the stunt again.

In a video shared by a fan, Lennox fiercely swayed onstage to her song “Shea Butter,” she temporarily rethought things. “Hey, Oakland. My name is Ari Lennox… I don’t know should I keep this thing on or what,” Lennox asked the crowd.

Lennox is known for her sharp sense of humor, but given the injuries sustained by Bebe Rexha in June, when she was hit in the eye with a phone, musicians aren’t willing to take any chances. Latto was nearly willing to grapple with one fan at Rolling Loud Germany who threw something at her. Hell, Cardi B took it a step further by throwing her microphone at a concertgoer who splashed her with water.

Fortunately for Lennox, the show went off without any new incidents.

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Ari Lennox Goes Off After Fan Throws Bottle At Her: ‘I Will F**k Your Sh*t All The Way Up!’

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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!” 

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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.

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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.

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Ari Lennox Didn’t Love When A Bottle Was Thrown At Her On Stage: ‘I Will F*ck Your Sh*t All The Way The F*ck Up’

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Ari Lennox had a bit of chaos during a recent show after a video of her went viral. In it, one of the crowd members threw a bottle at her during her speech on stage. “Say I’m confident, say I’m the one and never the motherf*cking ass two,” Lennox tells the audience to hype them up. She then launches into her song, before the bottle can be seen flying right past her.

While it didn’t appear to hit her, she still wasn’t amused — and quickly snapped out of the song. Pointing in the direction of the bottle’s origin, Lennox pushed back, “B*tch, don’t f*cking play… I’ll f*ck you up a bit. Who the f*ck did it?”

She walks closer on the stage to where the bottle was thrown. “Who the f*ck did it?” she asks again. “I’ll f*ck your ass up ’cause I don’t play that. I’m a real-ass b*tch and I will f*ck your sh*t all the way the f*ck up. Don’t you ever disrespect a beautiful Black woman.”

Although the video ends, Lennox appears to keep going, with a security guard standing by her side. Fans on social media had a ton of reactions to it too.

“They brought the DMV right out of her,” one user captioned.

“As an Aries, I FULLY support this moment,” another added in the comments.

Check out the clip of Ari Lennox pushing back about a bottle thrower above.

Rod Wave Says His Album ‘Nostalgia’ is a Form of Therapy: ‘I Went Through a Lot of Real Life Stuff’

Rod Wave 'Nostalgia' Projected for 140K First Week and No. 1 Spot

Rod Wave pulled up on Nick and Eddie for Rap Life Radio on Apple Music 1 and talked about his fifth studio album, Nostalgia. In conversation, Rod Wave detailed the album as therapy.

“The music just therapy, bro. I just went through a lot of real life stuff,” Wave said. “A lot of stuff that I’ve just been going through on this journey, period, made me just appreciate the journey. It’s not the destination. It’s not where you’re going. It’s the time that you’re having while you’re doing it. I remember just doing little small shows with four, 500 people like, “Damn, I can’t wait til I’m in arenas,” and, “Damn, dog. I remember when I was like …” you know what I’m saying? Instead of just living in that moment with the people who was around me at the time. Because none of them people around me no more.

“My life is totally different…it’s just life, bro. So now I just want to appreciate the people who is around me, because two, three years from now, you never know, you know what I’m saying? Just going through it. I didn’t have to meditate or nothing. Just being aware of your surroundings, bro, and understanding what’s going on right in front of you.”

Rod Wave is eyeing another No. 1 debut with Nostalgia. According to chart rumors and updates, Wave is expected to bring in 130,000-140,000 copies of his new album, becoming the third-biggest rap debut of the year.

Nostalgia’s projected total would also top his personal best, Soulfly, which moved 130,000 in the first week.

Rod Wave is getting ready to go on tour. The rapper has announced the Nostalgia Tour, which will run through the country from October through December.

Joining Rod Wave on the tour will be Ari Lennox, Toosii, G Herbo, and EElmatic. The tour will kick off in Lincoln, NE on Oct. 19 and wrap in Jacksonville, FL on Dec. 18. The tour will hit Los Angeles, Chicago, Brooklyn, Detroit, and more.

Oct. 19 — Pinnacle Bank Arena — Lincoln, NE
Oct. 20 — Xcel Energy Center — St. Paul, MN
Oct. 21 — Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, WI
Oct. 23 — T-Mobile Center — Kansas City, MO
Oct. 24 — Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Indianapolis, IN
Oct. 26 — KFC Yum! Center — Louisville, KY
Oct. 27 — Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, MI
Oct. 29 — PPG Paints Arena — Pittsburgh, PA
Oct. 30 — Nationwide Arena — Columbus, OH
Nov. 2 — Scotiabank Arena — Toronto, ON, CA
Nov. 4 — CFG Bank Arena — Baltimore, MD
Nov. 7 — MVP Arena — Albany, NY
Nov. 8 — TD Garden — Boston, MA
Nov. 9 — Wells Fargo Center — Philadelphia, PA
Nov. 11 — Barclays Center — Brooklyn, NY
Nov. 12 — Capital One Arena — Washington DC
Nov. 14 — PNC Arena — Raleigh, NC
Nov. 15 — Spectrum Center — Charlotte, NC
Nov. 16 — Bridgestone Arena — Nashville, TN
Nov. 18 — Legacy Arena — Birmingham, AL
Nov. 19 — Enterprise Center — St. Louis, MO
Nov. 22 — United Center — Chicago, IL
Nov. 24 — Paycom Center — Oklahoma City, OK
Nov. 29 — Kia Forum — Inglewood, CA
Nov. 30 — Oakland Arena — Oakland, CA
Dec. 4 — Pechanga Arena — San Diego, CA
Dec. 5 — Desert Diamond Arena — Phoenix, AZ
Dec. 7 — Toyota Center — Houston, TX
Dec. 9 — Dickies Arena — Fort Worth, TX
Dec. 10 — Moody Center — Austin, TX
Dec. 12 — Smoothie King Center — New Orleans, LA
Dec. 13 — State Farm Arena — Atlanta, GA
Dec. 15 — Amway Center — Orlando, FL
Dec. 17 — FLA Live — Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dec. 18 — VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena — Jacksonville, FL

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Rod Wave’s ‘Nostalgia’ Projected for 140K First Week and No. 1 Spot

Rod Wave 'Nostalgia' Projected for 140K First Week and No. 1 Spot

Rod Wave is eyeing another No. 1 debut. This time for his album Nostalgia. According to chart rumors and updates, Wave is expected to bring in 130,000-140,000 copies of his new album, becoming the third-biggest rap debut of the year.

Nostalgia’s projected total would also top his personal best, Soulfly, which moved 130,000 in the first week.

Rod Wave is getting ready to go on tour. The rapper has announced the Nostalgia Tour, which will run through the country from October through December.

Joining Rod Wave on the tour will be Ari Lennox, Toosii, G Herbo, and EElmatic. The tour will kick off in Lincoln, NE on Oct. 19 and wrap in Jacksonville, FL on Dec. 18. The tour will hit Los Angeles, Chicago, Brooklyn, Detroit, and more.

Oct. 19 — Pinnacle Bank Arena — Lincoln, NE
Oct. 20 — Xcel Energy Center — St. Paul, MN
Oct. 21 — Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, WI
Oct. 23 — T-Mobile Center — Kansas City, MO
Oct. 24 — Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Indianapolis, IN
Oct. 26 — KFC Yum! Center — Louisville, KY
Oct. 27 — Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, MI
Oct. 29 — PPG Paints Arena — Pittsburgh, PA
Oct. 30 — Nationwide Arena — Columbus, OH
Nov. 2 — Scotiabank Arena — Toronto, ON, CA
Nov. 4 — CFG Bank Arena — Baltimore, MD
Nov. 7 — MVP Arena — Albany, NY
Nov. 8 — TD Garden — Boston, MA
Nov. 9 — Wells Fargo Center — Philadelphia, PA
Nov. 11 — Barclays Center — Brooklyn, NY
Nov. 12 — Capital One Arena — Washington DC
Nov. 14 — PNC Arena — Raleigh, NC
Nov. 15 — Spectrum Center — Charlotte, NC
Nov. 16 — Bridgestone Arena — Nashville, TN
Nov. 18 — Legacy Arena — Birmingham, AL
Nov. 19 — Enterprise Center — St. Louis, MO
Nov. 22 — United Center — Chicago, IL
Nov. 24 — Paycom Center — Oklahoma City, OK
Nov. 29 — Kia Forum — Inglewood, CA
Nov. 30 — Oakland Arena — Oakland, CA
Dec. 4 — Pechanga Arena — San Diego, CA
Dec. 5 — Desert Diamond Arena — Phoenix, AZ
Dec. 7 — Toyota Center — Houston, TX
Dec. 9 — Dickies Arena — Fort Worth, TX
Dec. 10 — Moody Center — Austin, TX
Dec. 12 — Smoothie King Center — New Orleans, LA
Dec. 13 — State Farm Arena — Atlanta, GA
Dec. 15 — Amway Center — Orlando, FL
Dec. 17 — FLA Live — Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dec. 18 — VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena — Jacksonville, FL

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Ari Lennox Hits the Road with Rod Wave on Nostalgia Tour

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Feel the R&B Vibes: Ari Lennox Joins Rod Wave on the Nostalgia Tour!

Ari Lennox, the soulful songstress with a voice that can melt hearts, is set to embark on a musical journey once again. This time, she’ll be joining rapper Rod Wave as a supporting act for his highly-anticipated Nostalgia Tour, taking her unique blend of R&B and soul to stages across North America.

The Nostalgia Tour kicks off on October 19th at the illustrious Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. From there, Rod Wave‘s headlining tour will sweep through more than two dozen major cities, delivering unforgettable performances and soulful vibes to fans. The grand finale of this musical journey is set for December 18th at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

Joining Ari Lennox and Rod Wave on this musical odyssey are special guest performers Toosii, G Herbo, and EELmatic, promising an electrifying lineup that will have fans on their feet.

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As Ari Lennox takes the stage as part of the Nostalgia Tour, she’ll also be celebrating the one-year anniversary of her sophomore album, age/sex/location. The album, released in September 2022, has already made waves in the music industry with guest appearances from Chlöe, Lucky Daye, and Summer Walker.

Two of the album’s standout tracks, “Pressure” and “Waste My Time,” soared to the top of R&B radio charts and Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. “Pressure” even earned the prestigious gold certification from the RIAA for selling over 500,000 equivalent units, marking a significant milestone in Ari Lennox’s career.

In the past year, Ari Lennox has taken her music far and wide, touring North America during the winter and spring and then venturing to the U.K. and Europe later in the spring. Her journey also included captivating festival performances at Jazz in the Gardens, Dreamville Festival, and Roots Picnic, showcasing her talent to diverse audiences around the world.

With this exciting collaboration between Ari Lennox and Rod Wave, the Nostalgia Tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for music lovers across the nation. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this musical celebration as these two artists share their passion and talent with fans in cities near you.

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Rod Wave Set to Tour with Ari Lennox, Toosii, G Herbo, and EElmatic

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Rod Wave is getting ready to go on tour. The rapper has announced the Nostalgia Tour, which will run through the country from October through December.

Joining Rod Wave on the tour will be Ari Lennox, Toosii, G Herbo, and EElmatic. The tour will kick off in Lincoln, NE on Oct. 19 and wrap in Jacksonville, FL on Dec. 18. The tour will hit Los Angeles, Chicago, Brooklyn, Detroit, and more.

Oct. 19 — Pinnacle Bank Arena — Lincoln, NE
Oct. 20 — Xcel Energy Center — St. Paul, MN
Oct. 21 — Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, WI
Oct. 23 — T-Mobile Center — Kansas City, MO
Oct. 24 — Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Indianapolis, IN
Oct. 26 — KFC Yum! Center — Louisville, KY
Oct. 27 — Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, MI
Oct. 29 — PPG Paints Arena — Pittsburgh, PA
Oct. 30 — Nationwide Arena — Columbus, OH
Nov. 2 — Scotiabank Arena — Toronto, ON, CA
Nov. 4 — CFG Bank Arena — Baltimore, MD
Nov. 7 — MVP Arena — Albany, NY
Nov. 8 — TD Garden — Boston, MA
Nov. 9 — Wells Fargo Center — Philadelphia, PA
Nov. 11 — Barclays Center — Brooklyn, NY
Nov. 12 — Capital One Arena — Washington DC
Nov. 14 — PNC Arena — Raleigh, NC
Nov. 15 — Spectrum Center — Charlotte, NC
Nov. 16 — Bridgestone Arena — Nashville, TN
Nov. 18 — Legacy Arena — Birmingham, AL
Nov. 19 — Enterprise Center — St. Louis, MO
Nov. 22 — United Center — Chicago, IL
Nov. 24 — Paycom Center — Oklahoma City, OK
Nov. 29 — Kia Forum — Inglewood, CA
Nov. 30 — Oakland Arena — Oakland, CA
Dec. 4 — Pechanga Arena — San Diego, CA
Dec. 5 — Desert Diamond Arena — Phoenix, AZ
Dec. 7 — Toyota Center — Houston, TX
Dec. 9 — Dickies Arena — Fort Worth, TX
Dec. 10 — Moody Center — Austin, TX
Dec. 12 — Smoothie King Center — New Orleans, LA
Dec. 13 — State Farm Arena — Atlanta, GA
Dec. 15 — Amway Center — Orlando, FL
Dec. 17 — FLA Live — Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dec. 18 — VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena — Jacksonville, FL

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Ari Lennox Says She Hates “Craving Validation”

It seems that Ari Lennox is just as transparent in her social media posts as she is in her music. The D.C. native recently opened up about something many women can relate to: insecurities and love’s pitfalls. Taking to Twitter to vent her frustration, Ari talked about how harmful seeking validation from others can be. The “Pressure” singer added that she is unsure when she can see herself as others do.

“I hate that I crave validation in every ounce of my life. It is truly a miserable existence. I hate that I wish I was cool. I’m embarrassing. I don’t know when I’ll ever start loving myself. I don’t know if it’s possible. I can’t even enjoy all that I’ve created for myself,” Ari tweeted on Wednesday (August 30). Later the same day, she posted another tweet with a similar sentiment: “It’s painful reality to not be loved yet to crave it so bad in the most harmful places. To not be able trust anyone. To want people around but to push them away simultaneously. It’s mental misery,” she wrote.

“It Is Truly A Miserable Experience,” She Says

Following the initial post, support poured into the singer’s comment section immediately. “Ari this breaks my heart. You’re truly exceptional & everything you’ve accomplished has been on your own merit. Your vulnerability is so appreciated—you’re not alone. I know you’ll be able to get to the root of these feelings & fully enjoy life on your own terms,” one fan replied. Another fan added, “It takes time and a lot if work, but it’s possible.”

However, this isn’t the first time the Shea Butter Baby songstress has been vulnerable with her fans online. Earlier this year, she opened up about her desire to find love. “Have I made myself unattractive by wanting love so bad? By speaking about it? Complaining about it? I wish I didn’t crave it.” she tweeted back in March. “I wish it didn’t make me blind, weak, and so dangerously trusting… Wish I didn’t have emotions. Wish I didn’t care [sad face emoji].”

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Here Are The Afro Nation Detroit Set Times For 2023

The Afro Nation festival series is arguably one of the most important live events in today’s Black music market as it bridges together the genres pioneered by Black entertainers, including Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Amapiano, R&B, hip-hop, and more. At the inaugural installment of Afro Nation Detroit 2023 this weekend (August 19 and 20) held at the Bedrock’s Douglass site, artists such as Burna Boy, Davido, Ari Lennox, Latto, and will amplify the sounds heard around the world.

Burna Boy spoke with Los Angeles Times journalist Kenan Draughorne about the growing movement amongst native Africans and people with African ancestry living around the world, saying, “They’ve successfully broken us apart, to where many of us don’t even want to identify with each other. The primary objective for our people should be unity, and to build a bridge between us that can never close or break. With the music, I try to play my little part in trying to do that.”

Afro Nation Detroit is a mere example of this comradery, with music at the center of it all. View the set times below.

Limited VIP and general admission tickets are still available for Afro Nation Detroit 2023. Find more information here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.