EXCLUSIVE: Steven Tyler Calls Bullshit on Mariah Carey/Nicki Minaj Feud

Steven Tyler thinks the entire Nicki Minaj/Mariah Carey beef is being orchestrated by the show for ratings and as a former judge on the show, he's one to know.

TMZ's photog spotted the Aerosmith rocker last night leaving an L.A. restaurant it's called Son of a Gun (we like the name) and when they asked him if the entire feud was BS, he scoffed and said well, watch the video and you'll see.

And just in case you had hopes the scarfed one might make an "A.I." return some day. Tyler proclaimed he'd never go back. It's not safe for a delicate person like him.