Mariah Carey is refuting allegations that her 2024 Spotify Wrapped video message to fans was AI-generated. Carey, known as the 'Queen of Christmas,' responded to the viral video that sparked speculation among her fans.

"Bad lighting and a red lip have you all thinking this is AI??" Carey, 55, stated on X. "There's a reason I'm not a fan of either of those things!" The 'All I Want for Christmas' singer made these remarks prior to her performance in Boston. In the Spotify Wrapped video message, Carey was dressed in a red and white Santa Claus dress, with Christmas lights in the background.

"Thank you so much for listening to my music on Spotify. Your support through the year is the greatest gift I could ask for," she said in the video. "This year we're celebrating the 30th anniversary of my album 'Merry Christmas.' I hope you enjoy listening to it and I can't wait to share new music with you soon." She concluded her personal Spotify video message by blowing a kiss and wishing her fans a happy holiday season.

Several fans were convinced that Carey's video was AI-generated. "For half a second, I literally thought this was AI earlier... you just look so perfect!" one fan commented. Another fan wrote, "I thought it was AI too... But I'm glad you did the message!" Others questioned, "Wait it's not AI?…"

Comments also pointed out that Carey criticized the staff responsible for "bad lighting." "Not the shade at the lighting crew," a fan added. Carey's comments come amid a fight that broke out in the middle of one of her Christmas concerts. While the Grammy winner was in the middle of performing, 'All I Want for Christmas is You,' two men shoved each other in the audience during a heated exchange.

In the video, a woman attempted to hold one of the men back, while Carey appeared unphased during the brawl. The fight seemingly began after a woman sitting close to the stage shoved another woman sitting in front of her. The blonde woman who got pushed turned and threw her drink at the brunette behind her, according to video shared online. The two men presumably then got involved.

"Where's the f—king security???" someone off-screen can be heard saying. Meanwhile, Carey kept performing her hit Christmas song to close out the show. Carey's Christmas hit has been a holiday staple since it was released in 1994. 'All I Want for Christmas is You' topped the Billboard Hot 100 and has sold more than 10 million copies.

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