Ari Lennox has opened up about her negative experiences with two record labels, claiming she was 'scammed' by both. She described her first label, which she believes was a scam, as having 'disappeared' shortly after she signed with Interscope. Lennox shared that her contractual obligations hindered her from pursuing an opportunity on 'American Idol', despite reaching the Hollywood stage. In reflecting on her journey, she revealed that a man she thought was helping her escape a bad contract actually scammed her, leaving her with a debt between $50,000 and $100,000 and causing her depression for five years. Despite the setbacks, Lennox maintains a positive outlook, stating that she is grateful for her career path, and she is set to release a new song, 'Smoke', on October 18. Fans have shown support on social media, with many sharing similar sentiments about the challenges artists face in the industry.