Ari Lennox was arrested in Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport early this morning, Reuters reports. The Washington, D.C.-born Dreamville artist whose 2019 debut LP, Shea Butter Baby, was a critical and commercial success was detained after a conflict with an airport staff member. Lennox claims she was racially profiled. The Dutch military police, who run the security at Schipol airport, told Reuters they arrested Lennox for aggressive behaviour towards an airline official, and for being drunk in public. “Our unit found a woman full of emotions, that wouldn’t calm down,” spokesman Robert van Kapel said. “That’s why she had to be taken into custody.” As of 8 a.m., when Reuters last updated their post, it was unclear how long Lennox would be held. The FADER has reached out to her representatives for comment and clarification. Hi Amsterdam — Ari Lennox (@AriLennox) November 29, 2021 Fuck Amsterdam security. They hate black people. — Ari Lennox (@AriLennox) November 29, 2021 I just want to go home. I’ll never leave my house again. — Ari Lennox (@AriLennox) November 29, 2021 Wow — Ari Lennox (@AriLennox) November 29, 2021 They’re arresting me — Ari Lennox (@AriLennox) November 29, 2021 I’m being arrested in Amsterdam for reacting to a woman racially profiling me — Ari Lennox (@AriLennox) November 29, 2021Ari Lennox arrested in Amsterdam airport, claims racial profiling
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