Mariah Carey Makes Bold Statement About Viral Rumors [Video]

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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.

“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 …