 The song 's music video was directed by film @-@ maker Brett Ratner , who Carey has previously worked with on other music videos . Throughout the video , Carey plays both herself and the character of the male stalker , dressed in a bellhop uniform , as well as a gray hoodie and sweatpants . Two videos were shot for " Obsessed " , one for the original version , and one for the remixed version , which features rapper Gucci Mane . The video was shot predominantly at the Plaza Hotel , and on the streets of New York City . After several photographs of Carey dressed as the stalker were leaked , tabloids immediately compared Carey 's costume to Eminem 's usual attire . Carey performed the song live on the fourth season of America 's Got Talent , The Today Show , and throughout her Angels Advocate Tour ( 2009 – 10 ) . 
