Ari Lennox Tells 'Maury' Twitter Account "F*ck You" Over Joke About Noses

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Ari Lennox believed "The Maury Show" was making fun of black people's noses, so she sent a brief message to the popular talk show.

For decades, Maury has been entertaining daytime television audiences with its outrageous guests. People from all walks of life have taken to host Maury Povich's stage to share explosive details about their unbelievable personal relationships. 'You are/are not the father!" has become a staple in pop culture, but as loved as the Maury phenomenon may be, Ari Lennox isn't letting the show get away with allegedly making fun of the physical features of black people.

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The First Lady of Dreamville is often outspoken on her social media platforms. Ari Lennox has never had any issue with speaking her mind, so when she believed The Maury Show was teasing a person about big noses, she had a message for the television show. A person on Twitter shared a photo of a black father and son with the caption, "No DNA test needed in this case right?" as they tagged Maury. The show retweeted the post with an addition: "He nose he's the father."

Ari saw the exchange and wrote, "And f*ck you Maury." People immediately came after the singer, accusing her of being too sensitive about a joke. Yet, there were others who came to her defense, accusing shows like Maury and The Jerry Springer Show of exploiting marginalized communities for entertainment and profit. In the past, Ari has been teased about her nose, so it can be a touchy subject for the Soul singer. Read through a few messages below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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