Mariah Carey makes bold statement about viral rumors

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Mariah Carey is firing back at the people claiming she used artificial intelligence in a recent video.
The 55-year-old musical icon was one of many artists who recorded a message for their top listeners on Spotify Wrapped, thanking them for their support this year. After the singer-songwriter’s video began circulating on X (formerly known as Twitter), many people claimed the footage was AI.
However, on Thursday, December 5, the “All I Want for Christmas Is You” singer took to the social media platform to shut down the rumors.
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“Bad lighting and a red lip have you all thinking this is AI?? There’s a reason I’m not a fan of either of those things!” Carey wrote via X.
The “One Sweet Day” singer didn’t let the online haters get her down, adding she was excited about her concert in Boston, Massachusetts, that night. “About to celebrate #Christmastime with my Boston #lambily!” she wrote.
Fans quickly commented that people only said it was AI because she looked so “perfect.”
A fan wrote, “AI could NEVER be this perfect, QUEEN!!!”
“I got your message on @Spotify and I knew it was you and loved the out of character red lipstick but knew it was for a festive occasion. Loved it and appreciate you and all you do for the lambily!” another person commented.
“We’ll because you look perfect that’s why it looked AI queen,” a second fan wrote.
In the video, Carey wore a festive holiday outfit with red lipstick and kept her hair down as she thanked her supporters.
“Hey, it’s Mariah. Thank you so much for listening to my music on Spotify. Your support through the years is the greatest gift I could ask for. This year, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of my album Merry Christmas,” she remarked in the clip. “I hope you enjoy listening to it, and I can’t wait to share new music with you soon. Happy holidays.”
Some people noted that it wasn’t AI that made the video look off, rather it seemed like she was reading a script.
“Not her reading off the cue cards 😭,” somebody wrote.
One person wrote, “Its not AI she’s just reading something behind the camera which gives uncanny vibes (you can see it in the eye movements).”
Another individual commented, “Not her obviously reading a script omfg.”