Wide Outcry.. Jalal Al-Zain’s Video Tops Google’s Most Searched List.

A video attributed to Iraqi artist Jalal Al-Zain went viral on social media in December 2025, making him a top search on Google amid widespread controversy regarding its alleged immoral content. The video shows someone resembling Jalal Al-Zain in an intimate situation. The clip spread rapidly on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, where it was circulated by thousands of users. Jalal Al-Zain completely denied its authenticity, describing it as fabricated. He said in circulated recordings: “The video is fabricated,” and “Shame on you for fabricating a video against me.. don’t you have any family?” He added: “Modesty is beautiful, and the video is fabricated; people close to me know my morals.” The video relies on deepfake technology, which overlays faces on existing clips to make them appear realistic. The clip caused a division among followers, some believe the denial and praise his call for modesty, while others question the justification. The incident highlights the dangers of artificial intelligence in tarnishing the reputations of celebrities, with a similar spread to other cases. Iraq’s laws impose penalties for defamation and indecent content. Experts called for not resharing and waiting for official statements to avoid legal liability. Jalal Al-Zain’s office is expected to issue an official statement soon, with calls to verify sources before circulation.