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The footage quickly fueled accusations that he may have relied on artificial intelligence to enhance or replace his voice during the performance.<\/p>\n<h2>Management response: technical issues and limited stage experience<\/h2>\n<p>On Thursday, Daniels\u2019 management, Curato Music, posted a statement on his social media platform addressing the backlash.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The team described the show as \u201cterrible,\u201d citing technical complications that disrupted the experience for attendees.<\/li>\n<li>Curato Music also pointed to Daniels having limited experience performing on stage at that level.<\/li>\n<li>The statement said the management has taken the criticism seriously and acknowledged that it would be \u201cirresponsible\u201d to ignore it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Curato Music\u2019s full message: taking responsibility and reframing the moment<\/h2>\n<p>The management wrote that it has listened closely to what people were saying, adding that some of the feedback was difficult to hear\u2014but still something they felt obligated to address. It also emphasized accountability, stating that there were technical problems at the start of Daniels\u2019 set that affected many in the crowd and that Curato Music accepts responsibility for that outcome.<\/p>\n<p>Curato Music further noted that supporters arrived expecting a certain quality, and when the performance fell short, the team said it \u201cowes those supporters honesty and accountability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the statement framed the incident as a learning curve common to artists making the leap from studio work to full live delivery. It said this was Daniels\u2019 first major live performance\u2014an explanation that the team described as not being used as an excuse, but as part of the truth. 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