After months of intense debates on social media about a noticeable change in her tone of voice, Selena Gomez decided to put an end to the rumors. During a recent live stream, the Only Murders in the Building star directly explained the medical reason why her voice sounds different on various occasions. In a live broadcast on her Instagram account, the 33-year-old artist revealed that the variation is not due to an artistic choice or the passage of time, but to a physical response of her body. “Sometimes things happen and my throat gets inflamed on the inside. That’s all,” Gomez stated bluntly in response to questions from her fans. As she explained, this internal inflammation affects the resonance of her voice, making it sound more nasal or hoarse at certain times. Although the singer didn't explicitly mention lupus in this particular video, the medical community and her fans quickly linked this inflammation to the autoimmune disease she has suffered from for years. According to health experts, lupus can cause inflammation in tissues and cartilage, including those surrounding the vocal cords, altering the projection and timbre of the voice. In addition to discussing her voice, Selena took the opportunity to clarify other comments about her physical appearance, explaining that the shadow above her upper lip, which some mistook for facial hair, is actually melasma, a skin condition that causes dark patches due to hormonal changes or sun exposure. With this statement, Gomez reaffirms her commitment to complete transparency with her audience, asking for understanding regarding the visible and audible effects of her personal health battles. “There are no excuses, I really don’t care (what they say),” she concluded, prioritizing her well-being over external criticism.