Mariah Carey's thank you message for Spotify Wrapped sparks AI rumors: 'Nobody believes you're real'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mariah Carey is renowned for her grand persona, yet a recent thank you video she posted for her top Spotify listeners has ignited a flurry of doubt on the internet, with numerous fans wondering whether it was actually her.

Spotify's annual Wrapped campaign offers fans the opportunity to view their most-streamed artists of the year and, for numerous listeners, Carey emerged as the top artist.

Mariah Carey’s holiday thank you video for Spotify's Wrapped fans goes viral

In a gesture of gratitude, the singer created a holiday-themed message dedicated to her most loyal listeners. Yet, the video unexpectedly became viral due to unintended reasons.

In the brief video, Carey, adorned in holiday attire, conveyed her appreciation to her fans for their longstanding support of her musical career, stating, "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."

She further added, "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."

To conclude the video, she expressed, "Happy holidays," to her audience and sent a flying kiss.

Mariah Carey’s holiday thank you video sparks AI speculation among fans

Some fans have speculated on social media that the video might have been generated using AI technology instead of featuring the actual star.

A user said, "It must be hard being so gorgeous that nobody believes you’re real."

Another added, "I can’t tell if this is AI or she got a gun pointed at her…"

A third commentator questioned, "I she reading or something?? Cause it look much like AI."

"She's probably so old she wanted to use AI so she could look young. 30 year anniversary means she's probably pushing 60," one claimed.

Other chimed in, "Why does it feel like an AI made video?"

A person wrote, "Definitely AI. It’s always something off with the eyes."

A comment read, "No fucking way you people actually think thats not AI."

Mariah Carey responds to AI rumors surrounding her Spotify Wrapped video

Mariah Carey, 55, responded to claims that her Spotify Wrapped video was AI-generated, addressing the issue through X on Thursday, December 5.

She wrote, "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! About to celebrate #Christmastime with my Boston #lambily!"

Every December, Spotify offers listeners the opportunity to reflect on their artist and track connections from the past year via their personalized Wrapped list. Continuing this tradition, Carey decided to create a video for her most devoted fans which sparked AI rumors.

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