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Ari Lennox Calls Phor’s Bedroom Pegging Confession “Beautiful”

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The news cycle for the past few weeks has been particularly chaotic, and notably caused many debates about relationships and sexuality. Ne-Yo’s thoughts on children wanting to transition into the LGBTQ+ community before they’re of legal age came with plenty of backlash. Elsewhere, Finesse2tymes is being criticized for allowing his 10-year-old son to perform concerning lyrics to a crowd of thousands. Another person who’s been feeling the heat for expressing themselves is Phor, though he appears to be the only one channelling his energy in a productive way.

Earlier this month, the tattoo artist went viral due to a leaked photo from his OnlyFans that shows him spending time in a dog cage. “I’ve been a laid back n***a most of my life, most of this whole TV shit. I been chilling. Now that I’m at a place where I’m good and I’m getting my mind right and I’m doing what I wanna do outside of tattooing and music and TV shows n***a, I’m just doing me, I’m just living my life,” he clapped back at those shaming him.

Read More: Phor Tells People To Stay In Their Lane Over Dog Cage OnlyFans Picture

Phor Gets Real About His Unconventional Sex Life

As they say, there’s no such thing as bad press, and Phor is taking full advantage of the attention he’s got from his NSFW content. On Angela Yee’s Lip Service podcast he spoke candidly about his experiences with pegging, being walked on a leash, and water sports – something Yung Miami is also familiar with.

As expected, some additional hate has come the 36-year-old’s way for being so honest about his sexual preferences. Thankfully he’s capable of letting the negative comments roll right off his back by now, especially because of the support he’s simultaneously been getting from other stars.

Read More: Ari Lennox Fans Ask If She Was “Dykin It” As 2016 Photo Resurfaces, Singer Responds

Ari Lennox Celebrates His Honesty

 
 
 
 
 
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After watching a snippet from Phor’s interview that’s circulating online, Ari Lennox dropped by @theneighborhoodtalk’s comment section to shut down anyone poking fun at the OnlyFans creator. “I think this is beautiful ❤. Good for him,” she wrote. Upon seeing her words, Phor took a screenshot to share on his IG Story, writing “❤ a real one.” Do you agree with Ari’s opinion? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Alicia Keys Closes ‘KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR’ in L.A. with Special Appearance from Ari Lennox

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Alicia Keys concluded her mesmerizing KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR with a captivating final night at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles.

The tour spanned 22 cities and showcased Keys in a unique and intimate 360-degree in-the-round production, leaving audiences and critics amazed by the spectacle. During the Los Angeles show, Keys delighted fans with a surprise appearance by Annie Lennox. The two icons teamed up for a special collaborative rendition of The Eurythmics’ classic “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” a highlight that resonated with the crowd and added an unforgettable touch to the tour’s grand finale.

You can see images from the show below.

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Ari Lennox Shares Her 7-Month Sobriety Journey

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Ari Lennox has touched the hearts of her supporters with a heartfelt Instagram post, where she courageously opened up about her journey to sobriety. The “Shea Butter Baby” singer revealed that she is now seven months sober from alcohol, reflecting on the positive changes this decision has brought her. Ari Lennox Gets Candid About Her […]

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Ari Lennox Celebrates Being Sober For The Past Seven Months: ‘I Can’t Imagine Going Back To How Things Were’

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Ari Lennox is known to wear her heart on her sleeve. Whether it’s in regards to her fear of flying or about her frustrations in the industry, Lennox never minces words.

Last night (July 25), the “POF” singer took to Instagram to reveal that she’s been sober for the past seven months. During this time, Lennox shares she’s been through ” a lot of sober flights,” and had “A lot of sober conversations.”

She also shared that she doesn’t know if her sobriety will be a forever thing, but she “can’t imagine going back to how things were.”

But for the time being, Lennox is grateful to be present.

“I like doing chill sweet thing,” Lennox said. “I’m a chill b*tch I realized. Accepting help and realizing I’m not the best traveler on my own has been a game changer. So now I have help and that helps. Having help is ok. I like waking up with no hangover or embarrassment. I like waking up with no night terrors and panic attacks from liquor. I’m so raw feeling everything in this world and my coping mechanisms are only healthier now. It’s nice to remember events as they are happening.”

You can see the full post below.

“7 months sober. That’s a lot of sober flights. A lot of sober conversations. A lot of facing things raw and head on. Honestly I don’t know what will happen when I reach a year sober. Don’t know if sobriety is forever or not but I can’t imagine going back to how things were. Passing out in the airport or having my emotions more heightened than needed smh shit was bad. I feel more in control of my emotions. More stable. More happy. More alert. More safe. More accepting of things I can’t control and more responsible with things I can. I have less anxiety socially and when I’m ready to go, I go. I recognize my threshold with things and implement boundaries. I don’t find interest in partying anymore :/ maybe I’m changing and that’s deeper than alcohol. I like doing chill sweet things. I’m a chill b*tch I realized. Accepting help and realizing I’m not the best traveler on my own has been a game changer. So now I have help and that helps. Having help is ok. I like waking up with no hangover or embarrassment. I like waking up with no night terrors and panic attacks from liquor. I’m so raw feeling everything in this world and my coping mechanisms are only healthier now. It’s nice to remember events as they are happening. It’s nice to be present. Sobriety is a very present experience. Also I ain’t have no ass in long over a year. Just casually communicating this to the universe. But yea sure there’s the fantasy of wanting to escape all the intense stress of the world with alcohol cause boy does it work temporarily. But there’s the moment the liquor stops numbing and you’re chasing that feeling to no avail and you wake to see the problems of life still there [heart emoji] so anyway anybody out there also sober? What have you learned on your journey? Love you all so much.”

ESSENCE Festival Honors Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary With Iconic Performances

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The 2023 ESSENCE Festival took center stage as it celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, treating music enthusiasts to a spectacular showcase of legendary artists. The festival paid homage to the genre’s rich history with a curated set featuring Lauryn Hill and a lineup of hip-hop pioneers. The electrifying performances, including surprise appearances and memorable […]

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T.I. Set To Honor Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary At ESSENCE Festival Of Culture

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T.I. is gearing up to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture. In New Orleans from June 29 to July 3, the festival’s evening concert series will showcase a lineup of prominent hip-hop artists. The Atlanta rapper will be part of a special performance curated by producer Jermaine Dupri, representing […]

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Ari Lennox Isn’t Down With Dating People In The Music Industry

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Ari Lennox isn’t about that risque life. She has made that abundantly clear. A recent tweet of hers confirmed jumping out of planes and testing the limits of height are not on her bucket list. And while scuba diving and Mt. Everest might not see Ms. Lennox anytime soon, there’s another group that won’t be spending quality time with the R&B artist. At the very end of her Twitter list, she calls out “music industry people” and her being okay with not dating anyone from the music scene.

The artist has had numerous relationships that turned sour due to the simple truth that they were also in the music business. Ari Lennox is famous and has many top-tier hits, including “Pressure” and “Shea Butter Baby.” When you’re as well-known as Lennox is, people date you to get clout or to network in the industry as a struggling rapper. Lennox feels jaded from the whole experience. There have apparently been numerous ex-partners who either pretended not to know who she was or didn’t let on that they were trying to make it big in music until later. This leads to Ari Lennox’s trust issues and the following Tweet…

Read more: Governor’s Ball 2023: Ari Lennox, Kendrick Lamar, And Ice Spice Among Best-Dressed Performers

Ari Lennox Has Trust Issues (For Good Reason)

Lennox has incredible self-awareness and healthy distancing, letting her date without wondering if the person she’s with is only with her to get famous. She’s even had partners that demeaned her and didn’t even recognize her musical achievements. Safe to say, Ari Lennox is done with the belittling and the lying. Hopefully, she can find someone who wants to date her for her, not just what she does for a living. For now, that means not dating anyone in music, period.

What’s next for Ms. Lennox? She’s currently on tour after dropping both Age/Sex/Location, her second studio album, and her surprise EP Away Message last year. (According to her, this is her last tour.) She is signed to J Cole’s Dreamville Records. Lennox has singles like “Whipped Cream,” which is about a previous relationship that went bad. We pray that Ari makes new music about her aversion to music industry dating. She has plenty of material for another album. (As of this writing, Ari Lennox is not dating anyone. However, this could be her keeping her personal business out of the limelight. At this point, we wouldn’t put it past her.)

Read more: J Cole Shocks Ari Lennox at London Concert

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Governor’s Ball 2023: Ari Lennox, Kendrick Lamar, And Ice Spice Among Best-Dressed Performers

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Summer is nearly here, and New York City is more abuzz with celebrities than ever. The past two weekends have seen some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B taking the stage at Hot 97 Summer Jam, and more recently, Governor’s Ball. While the former gave us performances from Cardi B, Lil Tjay, and Coi Leray (among others), the latter saw Lizzo headlining on Friday (June 9), and Kendrick Lamar closing things out on Sunday night.

This isn’t the only time we’ve seen K-Dot outside since wrapping up his Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers World Tour. Earlier this month he caught our attention at Primavera Sound, where the Pulitzer Prize-winning lyricist brought out clones to make a creative statement. His set in NYC last night was equally as riveting, and saw him wearing an orange and white outfit paired with a backwards blue cap.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar Brings Out Clones For Primavera Sound Performance

Kendrick Lamar Closes Things Out in NYC

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Kendrick Lamar performs during the 2023 Governors Ball Music Festival at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 11, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)

There were plenty of noteworthy style moments throughout the weekend in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Not only did those attending the event step out in their best, but artists like Ice Spice, Lil Nas X, and Ari Lennox made sure to show off plenty of body.

Elsewhere, Pusha T stepped out in a sleek Louis Vuitton look ahead of Pharrell Williams’ debut at the label. We also loved PinkPantheress’ homage to the ’00s, Giveon’s bright, all-white outfit, and Lizzo’s sparkly silver gown that had her resembling the Statue of Liberty.

Read More: Ice Spice Takes Over Governor’s Ball With Her Twerking, Fans Can’t Help But Thirst

More Photos from Governor’s Ball 2023

Keep scrolling to see more of our favourite artists on the Governor’s Ball 2023 stage. Who had the best outfit at the festival this past weekend? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Ice Spice performs during the 2023 Governors Ball Music Festival at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 09, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
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Lil Nas X performs during the 2023 Governors Ball Music Festival at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in New York City on June 11, 2023. (Photo by YUKI IWAMURA/AFP via Getty Images)
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Pinkpantheress performs during the 2023 Governors Ball Music Festival at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 11, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
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Pusha T performs during the 2023 Governors Ball Music Festival at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 11, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
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Lizzo performs during Governors Ball Music Festival 2023 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 09, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)
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Giveon performs during Governors Ball Music Festival 2023 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 11, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)
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Ari Lennox performs during Governors Ball Music Festival 2023 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 11, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)
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Lil Uzi Vert performs during Governors Ball Music Festival 2023 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 09, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)

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Burna Boy And Davido Will Headline Afro Nation’s 2023 Festival In Detroit

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Afro Nation is a relatively new festival but it’s already expanding rapidly — just like the genre it aims to highlight. While the first edition took place in Portugal in 2022, Afro Nation just held its first stateside event in Miami ahead of its return to Europe this summer. Ahead of this weekend’s festivities in Miami, Afro Nation has revealed its next expansion. On August 19 and 29, Afro Nation is taking over the former site of the Brewster-Douglass public housing projects in Detroit, Michigan for its third event of the year.

As with its prior show in Miami, AND will be headlined by Burna Boy, although Wizkid will be replaced with Davido, while they’ll be supported by US stars like Ari Lennox, Coi Leray, Latto, and Masego, as well as rising Nigerian stars Kizz Daniel and sibling duo P-Square. And just like prior iterations, the Detroit event will have an Amapiano stage to showcase some of the South African dance genre’s flourishing DJs along with a comedy show, block party, discussions and panels, and something called a Motown special, paying homage to the city’s musical roots.

Tickets are due to go on sale on Friday, June 2. You can get more information at Afro Nation’s Detroit website.

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Ari Lennox Issued Another Apology To Oprah And Gayle King For Her ‘Wretched’ And ‘Ignorant’ 2020 Instagram Live Comments

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Ari Lennox developed a cult-like following for her soulful songs and her addictive Instagram Live streams. Some of her sessions made it onto her album, while others have landed her in hot water, including comments she made about media moguls Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King. So the “Waste My Time” singer took to Twitter to issue a second apology to the women.

“I sincerely apologize to Oprah and Gayle. Y’all legends didn’t deserve that wretched ignorant live,” wrote the musician.

In her original livestream, Lennox was angry at King for her line of questioning during an interview with basketball player Lisa Leslie about the legacy of her late friend and fellow professional athlete Kobe Bryant.

“F*ck Gayle and f*ck Oprah,” the singer yelled. “Y’all are some self-hating pieces of sh*t f*ck asses. If I’ve never seen a c*on more f*cking c*onier than goddamn Kale and Okra. I’m over y’all.”

Before her apology, Lennox revealed the reason she stepped back from holding livestreams, saying, “I can be a b*tch sometimes. Just putting it out there. Not always proud of those moments, but sometimes I am.”

Reflecting on her decision to stop livestreaming, the entertainer confessed,” I have been naive, a sheep, a people pleaser battling traumas and codependency. I was one mindlessly and unintentionally spreading false information in order to impress people. My lives were a playground on top of a fiery hell. I was simply unaware of the damage I was causing. So while some of those lives represent a sweet, free, and even seemingly happier or more confident girl, I was lost and insecure. No self-awareness and so unhappy. Addicted to entertaining others so I didn’t have to face my own reality.”

Closing the thread, Lennox wrote, “So, in conclusion, that’s why there are no more IG lives from me, and prayerfully won’t be. They’re too addicting (for me), and I just don’t enjoy tap dancing at the expense of my mental health.”