The "BMO" video is heavily defined by its deliberate homage to 90s icons, specifically and the R&B trio Total . Directed by Child , the visual aesthetic recreates several classic motifs:
Ari Lennox’s official music video for "BMO" (an acronym for "Break Me Off") is a vibrant, retro-inspired celebration of black womanhood and 90s R&B culture. Released in August 2019 as the third single from her debut album Shea Butter Baby , the video serves as a visual love letter to the artists who shaped Lennox's musical identity. Nostalgia and Artistic Homage Ari Lennox - BMO (Official Music Video)
Scenes featuring Lennox in a bubble bath and lounging in a stylized living room are reminiscent of Total's "Trippin'" music video. The "BMO" video is heavily defined by its