Why J Cole Signing Ari Lennox Makes So Much Sense | A Walk With

Ari Lennox hits the street as we find out about her whole life. She was an Uber driver before committing to music.
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[@arilennox]

Thank you BET ❤️ love you

[@meganwolford3110]

Ari Lennox you’re so amazing

[@BitterSweet531]

Ur so DOPE !!!!! Wishing u all the success in the World 😍😍😍

[@alalston4252]

I watched you on wildin out Wednesday...you should have won.... Guess you did!

[@alexandertag6751]

I am the next Dreamville artist

[@janellelightbourne8330]

Ari Lennox I 💗 your music give a lot of vibes and energy through your voice 🤗

[@babygoat5221]

Cole finds so many hidden talents. Dreamville has a very good roster.

[@ezraprzytyk]

yeah like tde

[@mayagayle8590]

Baby Goat right

[@jarvisthetaurus]

Dreamville Stacked like the Warriors! ~J. Cole aka The 🐐 aka your dad.

[@ZToure]

true

[@deborahkapeo6951]

Juste like OVO used to

[@shashucherie]

Ari is officially my bestfriend in my mind. She is so real. The industry lacks that. She's a breath of fresh air man. I love her!

[@gwutv4371]

Na da imaginary cigarette took me out 😂😂😂

[@Insomnia_Central_]

MANNY TV her ig live be lit

[@thefootenotes5524]

Where was that? I listened to this while I was folding clothes. I missed it! Lol

[@ahabahshiloh]

Das her signature move. Lol

[@gwutv4371]

@@Insomnia_Central_ no lie 😂😂

[@gwutv4371]

@@thefootenotes5524 the beginning lml

[@str8koptv901]

We need a SZA x Ari Lennox x J Cole Song

[@michelle9043]

STR8KOP TV YES!!!!! 💯💯💯

[@babygoat5221]

x Kendrick

[@yuko1227]

@Baby Goat ❌ *PAUSE!!!!!!* ✍

[@cindylou_11]

Yes please!!! That would be Amazing!

[@p.silyag7449]

X Kendrick that’ll be so dope

[@shellscj]

I’ve learned not to question who J. Cole signs, the man knows what he’s doin

[@jayrock3371]

ShellsCJ right

[@HoldOntoYourButts]

I like this girl's personality. Very chill, unintentionally funny and honest. Wish I could meet her and hang

[@seynyesow5316]

Hold On To Your Butts so cute

[@jaseallenson2477]

Watch her on the angela yees lip service podcast

[@psychomantis1809]

The fake cigarette making an appearance, Ari been smoking that for a while now and I hope she never stops

[@keylow7155]

Ts

[@samuel7385]

Is she quitting cigarettes? Or was that just like a skit

[@psychomantis1809]

@@samuel7385 It's just a thing she does, I think it's something to do with Audrey Hepburn but I could be wrong

[@wryanshope]

😂

[@idkijs435]

On behalf of the African American/native American/"black" Delegation,.. We love and appreciate Ari Lennox

[@andrewbryton2936]

You are the first person ive seen to put african americans and native americans in the same group and i applaud you for it bc as far as im concerned weve been fighting alongside eachother in the same battle since the beginning

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

andrew whitehead Minorities gotta fight for each other.

[@littlegothgirl8869]

@@andrewbryton2936 true...

[@blckstrdust2703]

Well some don’t realize in the “American Indian” is the so called “negro”. I think that’s what you mean by this statement... but maybe not everyone will get it. 😉

[@gabbyg4706]

She stay with that invisible cigarette 💀

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

I feel like it's an unconsciously ingrained pose and she probably saw it on a movie or poster and then started doing it lol.

[@RteeAlvarez]

Fast forward invisible 🚬 continues 2020😂

[@schillaci5050]

Love the natural hair 😄

[@annamcduffie4889]

She has the cutest nose and I love her hair. She is babe.

[@Radii15]

She's adorkable

[@missbitchtou1]

Radii15 that was cute

[@CloudTribe]

J.cole finds diamonds in the rough, and polishes them. Her, Bas, J.I.D are all not your typical artist even tho they all have massive potential and he uses what makes them different to their advantage.

[@Jacoby_T08]

Crazy thing is that Bas is Ib's (Dreamville president) younger brother

[@theherbpuffer]

"typical" artist?

[@sheilacather]

You forgot to mention Lute too

[@luvmagss9910]

My boi jiddy jid

[@antzsh]

jmoney00082 I did not know that bro that’s crazy

[@kelseyisastar]

When she said "I put on my two wigs... " I've never felt more seen and understood 😩

[@mialiok4489]

Kelsey Stoudmire girl yes

[@justblack1]

Girl: Why you wearing a wig? Ari: Because I want to Why dont people understand that??

[@princessngwana6445]

Right???

[@Levieuxx]

She's weird and crazy i love her so much

[@Keke-oh6zd]

@James Brown weird is not synonymous with mental illness. A black woman can be quirky and still be even-keeled mentally.

[@Keke-oh6zd]

@James Brown As a healthcare professional with a minor in psychology, I'm curious to know what behaviors she has displayed that scream mental illness to you. I don't follow her closely but from the little I've seen she has the same issues as the average person and has effective coping mechanisms for them. I only mentioned the black qualifier because many people, especially within the black community, equate alternative interest and bouyant, bubbly personalities as unusual or possibly "crazy".

[@Keke-oh6zd]

@James Brown of couse there is something wrong if someone has mental illness and needs treatment for management but weird does not equate to mental illness and you still haven't expkained what behaviors she exhibits that makes her ill. Her fans use the term "crazy" as colloquial, playful term for her light, goofy, and quirky nature and is not to be taken literally.

[@Keke-oh6zd]

@James Brown you clearly used it in a negative context to declare a connection to mental illness though while everyone else used it to describe endearing quirkiness. How is your case rested when you've proven MY point? Lmao😂. Bless and good day to you too. Get some rest.

[@Keke-oh6zd]

@James Brown😂😂😂

[@redlee3170]

this whole interview was so real. when she was talking about Cole giving her the advice to stop drinking when she flys... wow.

[@simba1225]

Been listening to her for years and didn't think for one second that Ari Lennox wasn't her real name lmao

[@keysplease4093]

young simba saaaaame! 😂

[@fineboriqua16]

You haven't been watching her that long then lol

[@simba1225]

Ro Dinero it's deffo been 4 years but go off sis 🤣

[@fineboriqua16]

@@simba1225 Excatly lol

[@elia9883]

SAMEEE

[@msthang5366]

$10 an hour was gonna change her life!!! I love her honesty, it’s refreshing!!

[@lifeofdymand3300]

SZA, Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, and Her would be the most authentic collab 🔥🔥🙌🏾🖤

[@Kristmaz808]

Tour

[@sariajade]

+ Jhené Aiko !?

[@calebappiah-osei4693]

SariaJade no

[@princessngwana6445]

Caleb Appiah-Osei why?

[@wanahsims]

She reminds me of a young Jill Scott.

[@pattycake5842]

kofi nah

[@yawowusuansah2029]

Have you touched on the motherland; Ghana yet?

[@dcwashingtonpresident5938]

Yep

[@islandgal2583]

Maybe 50% 😉

[@sebringsuperlative7123]

more like badu...but just vocally sometimes tho

[@hopejosiah836]

Ari has the best lives on Instagram. If you know, you know 😂

[@ancestormoon7]

listen!!! i cannot watch to them in public 😂😂😂

[@jaejackson3913]

YES! THEY'RE THE GREATEST💜 i stay dying watching them 💀😂

[@Insomnia_Central_]

Frfr found out when her album is gonna drop cuz she was drunk cuttin up 😂

[@hopejosiah836]

@@Insomnia_Central_ Nah she don't even be drunk lol

[@Jacoby_T08]

She a whole comedian 😂

[@Omilloadams]

Dreamville stacked like the warriors

[@kmeeks92987]

Omg The Secret Garden is one of my faves. My husband actually bought it for me as a surprise years ago. I will never find another energy like his. So full of love and adoration. I miss him sooooo much 😢

[@trizzysmeez3698]

Keep your head up bae🙏🙏🙏

[@deej5608]

😔👑💐🌹

[@utosheiajenkins5608]

Yesss one of my favs

[@pattycake5842]

sorry for your lost

[@keyunnagibbs]

5th grade teacher had us watch it and im 24 now and will still watch like its new i love it

[@jahmirbrown6185]

"I was eating ants" lord knows i was not ready for tht

[@caralynn369]

She is not fake at all! She’s just like a regular person like I’m hearing my neighbor talk about her past lol

[@jazzyjj5491]

Love this unique young lady, her natural look...no weave, no caterpillar false eyelashes, no caked on makeup, just a natural beauty, with a voice that is oh-so... one of a kind! 🙏❤

[@ontheairwithari]

Issa Rae's twin personality wise. 😍

[@ralo390]

Arianna Mclean a million normal real black girls twin not the tv black girls the ones we know and love.lol

[@SJO897]

@@ralo390 fr!!!

[@sassyintrovert]

Not at all. Issa is so disconnected these days. Ari is the unapologetic awkward girl!

[@risenshine888]

No

[@realcelestia2]

5:24 “i was scared to get on that plane hunny... but i got drunk and i did it” lmaooo i love her💀

[@JazMadeIt]

I really like this type of content from BET. Plus, Ari is unintentionally hilarious.

[@HappinessTheBrand]

My reaction was I was about to be signed to Beyoncé. Aries 😂😂💛

[@24corbinw]

You should see her on ig. She is a dope person with a beautiful voice. Waiting on the album.

[@Omilloadams]

Her personality is bubbly which is dope 👏🏾

[@goodfeelings4227]

I really like her! Her personality is everything! She is so humble as well. I look forward to seeing such a great talent flourish!

[@Omilloadams]

Damn she’s an Aries and just described everything we’re ♈️

[@crazylifeofcvm6595]

Omillo Adams true af

[@masegosheilabojosi6993]

I liked this comment because I am an Aries

[@keishabelmontis]

Makes sense we are eccentric💜💜💜

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

Aries squad.

[@bellastar0326]

Gang gang!!

[@jillilucy]

It’s crazy she use to be a Uber driver, and I found out about her music in a Uber pool💕😍 I downloaded her music and forgot lol NOW I’m an instant Fan✨😘😘 sooo proud of her💕😍

[@Jaycran22]

Jillian Worrell dope!

[@mylattly]

Look at how God works!

[@susanzuzanna4396]

She’s so real and raw. I love this girls authenticity! Beautiful and so pure! I hope the industry will never change you girl cause you’re so unique! X love you

[@foxall97]

I think her vans is what I moslty saw on the entire video hahah

[@nk-salinger]

Thank you j cole for this lady

[@HONEYBANKS]

I was eating ants... I don’t know why 😫😂😂😂😂😂 girl I was eating penny’s so I get it ‼️

[@ninabinaful1]

HONEY BANKS I ate beads 😩😂😂

[@24K-v7y]

HONEY BANKS I was eating paper

[@Gnabaj02]

I was eating sand 😭😭😂

[@Tmoney51388]

KkkZkk it in jjthioppo I kkasksjsseiswiiijjmjjkkolk

[@coole7653]

I was eating gras

[@jonsil001]

This was such a great interview, nice work BET.

[@dunksmcgee6424]

finally somethin right.

[@Omilloadams]

The whole i thought she had a damn cigarette 🤦🏾‍♂️😂 why is she playing with our minds like this

[@shaymcneil2406]

She does it in every dang video also lol 0:43 in this one... She's throwed off a lil bit ; I'm convinced 😭😂🤣

[@reginaweems6563]

She do it all the time 😂 Stop playing Ari and come smoke with your girl for real 🤣😂😂

[@graceierome1975]

Shes so fly

[@TheJLM]

I remember that Drunk in love cover!! Omg did not know that was her! Love seeing a Black woman in her natural state getting spotlight

[@DMNDSGRND]

Love love love Ari. Her authenticity is greatly appreciated

[@jcross52583]

Except for the fake cigarette

[@anaferreira9782]

She’s a QUEEN❤️❤️❤️

[@erica6386]

She broke us Aries down to the TEE 🤣 Ari is my future bestie & don’t even know it yet 💕

[@Tianainflow]

It’s always wonderful to learn about the personality behind the music or the pictures. She’s super sweet and genuine. I love it 💚

[@iLLestTv]

Pretty black girl 👌🏾

[@yuko1227]

*She's actually amazing* *_BRUH, COLE DID A SONG WITH J.I.D WHO'S READY ??_*

[@therebellion96]

Gosh, I love her personality! Whether she's singing or talking, it doesn't take much for her to make me smile!

[@LaShaeMarie]

Ayyyy she's an ARIES!!!! Makes sense cuz she's hella chill and laid back

[@kwoods411]

Yelp that's me that's how you spot and Aries

[@bipiedeceit8539]

And impulsive!

[@priceless_motivation]

People swear we're not be we really are chill

[@JPaul318]

GOTTA Love this Sista. Just grabs ya heart. Love her sound. Much respect and success. SALUTE 💐💐💐

[@figueiredocelia39]

I like her and love her song with J.cole.

[@elia9883]

Love Ari/Courtney. AMAZING voice and personality too, and REAL and honest

[@vtecsux1]

Saw her perform when she came to New Zealand with J.Cole. She was awesome, been a fam since.

[@infinitecsea2229]

she’s becoming one of my favorite artist! Her raw talent and beauty are sooooo comforting!

[@number1potatogirl]

One of dreamvilles best decisions 🔥

[@R2TheArTisT]

Her smile though 😍😍😍

[@shewritesmindbodyandsoul2023]

Ive been rocking with this chica for a few years now... Shea butter album on heavy repeat... I love static the most...chicago boy...broke...Bound off another album and so many more. I love this girl!!!

[@reginaweems6563]

Yesss!!! My friend in my head 😂

[@insertyourquarters]

Had to come back to this interview and say she is THE girl/woman me and cousin have been looking out for in the mainstream for the longest, glad she is with us now. ❤

[@ionaridley8616]

She is my spirit animal, love her

[@queenbell-moor1055]

2021 Ari is still making great music

[@peter_knowz_lifting]

She’s the type of girl you wake up to staring at you

[@kendraphic87]

Peter Knowz lol

[@cenoworldwide7979]

She might be the dreamville version of sza

[@mapitizat]

She is Dreamville's answer to SZA

[@privateaccount7633]

The disrespect 😩 Sza’s vocals are garbagé.

[@ChrissyDenise]

Ceno Rebel she’s better than sza

[@Happyplaceforkids]

What I love is she’s herself no glitz no glam just pure talent & natural beauty shine Thur 🙌🏿🎶🎵

[@lanoneshepherdjr.8829]

Love this video💜💜💜 love Ari Lennox my favorite song by her is Backwood and the funniest part about this video was when she thought she was getting signed to Beyoncé 😂😂

[@fatemafakhreddine]

This girl is chill. Makes me laugh

[@jonate79]

Seen her live in Detroit at the El Club, and she was AMAZING!! Looking forward to the new album

[@loveleeeventplanningl.l.c.7539]

Jonathan Harper wow didn't know they had artist like her

[@UKLeonie]

Reminds me of Jill Scott in the face and hustle. Love her story and the fake cigarette is adorable.

[@jaquanajc]

Yesss ari so proud of you girl!!!!!

[@younggcash777]

She is a queen,so beautiful that my heartbeat stop for her and i stay alive😍😍😍

[@nk-salinger]

CUZ SHES GODDESS

[@kemartini]

I love her story, she’s so sweet ❤️

[@spaniardprince]

Love this woman.

[@eman223773]

I could just sit and listen to her tell weird and crazy stories all day

[@pulsefootballtalk]

Very likeable lady... in tune with what I see J Cole trying to put out in as far as artists...

[@asamoahbekoe]

Love this woman and her music

[@amaiyahwilliams4780]

She's such a character and such an amazing talent😂💕

[@whaa3222]

She seems so chill .. her voice is so dope 💯❤️

[@sweetpetite2135]

Her hair and skin are everything!The fact that her fav movie is secret garden 😍 she became my bf in my head when she said that.

[@julylugo6795]

Dude I wish I could hang out with her she is just 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩

[@OmniEyeAm]

A starseed. Starseed children never fit within the confines of society, but are highly creative and artistic. They're kind and compassionate, too. Oh, hey, Ari! 🔮👑💜

[@sidneywilliams5644]

She reminds me sooo much of myself after hearing about her life wow

[@Rosegold33]

It's ok to be different look where it got you 🥰

[@destinypeden90]

I love how down to earth she is.

[@TheMonalisa804]

1:33-1:45 😩 EVERY OTHER DAMN DAY THROUGHOUT MY ENTIRE LIFE SIS, I FELT THAT smdh 😂🤦🏾‍♀️

[@dainnesegovan5283]

I absolutely love your personality your music just gives me strength I love your voice Ari 🥰 so happy for you!!

[@publiclyapplied394]

I'm so much more in love with Ari Lennox. This was a great interview.

[@selinab.robinson165]

My mom and I loved ‘The Secret Garden’.

[@amberbeans]

Love your energy Ari Lennox

[@NekiADa]

Heard one of her songs for the first time on a Tidal playlist a few weeks ago. Haven’t stopped listening since. Having this interview pop up on my feed makes me like her even more. 🙂

[@onlytherealspeaksfacts5133]

I remember this girl she is really good

[@januaryjones197]

It took me 50 seconds to realize she wasn't smoking a cigarette 😂😂😂😂

[@simoneantonio3105]

I love her personality and music 🎶

[@jeremysantos9766]

I love her voice like late night on the phone absolutely phenomenal

[@1LaStoney]

Now I know why I love her so much she’s an Aries like me 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@officialkinxg693]

ari’s so beautiful

[@yasheparnell]

Oh she so cool 😎