Ariana Renee was born on October 23, 2000 in Miami, Florida. She first gained her web following on musical.ly under the name TheyLoveArii. She later became known on social platforms solely as arii. Her Instagram following exceeds 2.6 million. She is close friends with fellow social star Baby Ariel and the two frequently collaborate on videos. In 2019, she launched a fashion line called ERA.