Ari Lennox is about to say goodbye to social media permanently. On Friday (October 11), she informed her fans that she was officially leaving social media.
In an emotional Instagram statement, the ‘Pressure’ singer announced her decision to erase her accounts on December 18, her two-year sobriety milestone.
“Hey ❤️ I’m working on a plan to transition off of social media for good. I don’t believe I’ll ever mature and be happy as long as i have it. So my last day of socials will be December 18th, my 2 year sobriety anniversary. I will be deleting my FB, IG and TikTok permanently,” Ari wrote.
Additionally, Ari shared how social media has affected her life and expressed that stepping away from digital platforms will be the best move for her mental health and overall well-being.
“I have a very toxic and codependent relationship with these apps. My happiness is worth more to me, than using these platforms to promote. I truly believe I can get creative with marketing elsewhere. I’m so exhausted with my addiction to the internet and gossip and attention and validation and yearning to be in control and over sharing. I just want to be free and complete,” the message continues.
Along with her life update, the ‘New Apartment’ singer informed fans that they could still follow her on YouTube and see her live performances. She also invited fans to join her mailing list on her website to receive updates on her future album and tour.
Many social media users supported her decision, claiming that social media just isn’t the same anymore.
Instagram user @iam_baegoals wrote, “I may follow this lead. Cause whew 😥 it’s so toxic. People are so angry every day for no reason at all. It’s sickening. I miss when social media was fun.”
Instagram user @bradascanbe wrote, “Life before these apps was 🔥”
While Instagram user @lalasentyou wrote, “Why doesn’t her team just run her social media?”
Then Instagram user @dominiquechinn wrote, “If it affects your mental health it’s best.”
Another Instagram user @idiscoverstars wrote, “As someone who didn’t recognize the signs before it was too late SOMEONE CHECK ON HER . Please.”
Instagram user @iam_rubyrich wrote, “Salute to her. Social media is a circus”
Lastly, Instagram user @misslovejoness wrote, “I’m high-key right behind her.”
