Ari Lennox is stepping away from social media for good. 

In a lengthy and heartfelt message on Instagram Friday (Oct. 11), the “Shea Butter Baby” hitmaker explained that she’ll delete her accounts on Dec. 18, coinciding with her two-year sobriety milestone. “Hey [Red heart emoji]. I’m working on a plan to transition off of social media for good,” the singer began. “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. The fear of losing brand deals, music sales, n**gas and b**ches will no longer keep me here. To all of my beautiful fans, I’m just not happy nor thriving here. 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 oversharing. I just want to be free and complete.” 

The singer assured fans they could still connect with her on YouTube and see her live performances. She also invited them to join her mailing list on her website for updates on her new album and tour. “I would like to offer other spaces where you can find me and that’s YouTube.com/arilennox and Arilennox.com and on the singing stage or outside,” she continued. “I ain’t gone front like this has been cute, it hasn’t. I love yall so much. Please subscribe to my mailing list on my website to remain updated on my 2025 album and tour or don’t (My single Smoke drops 10/18) also my bad if my drama causes any distractions or insensitivity, as I’m aware of the constant horror going on in the world. I just need to give my sweeties a heads up. I’ll be good and I’m excited for this journey. I’m an extreme person. It will forever be all or nothing with me. - Ari/Courtney.”

This news comes just days after Lennox announced that her Los Angeles show was canceled because of low ticket sales. “We just couldn’t sell tickets,” the Washington D.C. native said on Instagram Live. So, that’s my life right now. I guess hopefully things will change once I drop the music, drop the album and it is though very telling.” She continued, “I take everything personally. You’re only as good as the music you put out, so it’s just like ‘god**nit.’”