Kelly Clarkson responds to accusations from a Brooklyn store
13 october 2026 в 13:13
Kelly Clarkson responded to a statement from the Art of Play store in Brooklyn, which defended its employees after her criticism. In a post on X on October 11, the singer recounted an unpleasant incident that occurred during her visit to the store when she attempted to purchase an item but encountered dismissive behavior from the staff.
Clarkson claims that when she asked about the price of the item she was pointing to, she was told it cost $ 15,000 and was suggested to find something more affordable. In her post, she wrote: «So the whole conversation we had didn’t happen, and now it’s not for sale. Okay, cool. You’re not only rude, but you’re also liars».
The singer also emphasized that she supports small businesses, but that does not give them the right to mistreat customers. She noted that despite the incident, the store looks «really cool», - but its owner does not.
In response to Clarkson’s criticism, the Art of Play store posted on Instagram, stating that all customers, regardless of their intentions, are always welcome. They also mentioned that they were surprised by the scale of the negative reaction following the mention of their store by a celebrity. In conclusion, they quoted a Clarkson song, expressing hope for the opportunity to resolve the situation in the future.
Clarkson claims that when she asked about the price of the item she was pointing to, she was told it cost $ 15,000 and was suggested to find something more affordable. In her post, she wrote: «So the whole conversation we had didn’t happen, and now it’s not for sale. Okay, cool. You’re not only rude, but you’re also liars».
The singer also emphasized that she supports small businesses, but that does not give them the right to mistreat customers. She noted that despite the incident, the store looks «really cool», - but its owner does not.
In response to Clarkson’s criticism, the Art of Play store posted on Instagram, stating that all customers, regardless of their intentions, are always welcome. They also mentioned that they were surprised by the scale of the negative reaction following the mention of their store by a celebrity. In conclusion, they quoted a Clarkson song, expressing hope for the opportunity to resolve the situation in the future.
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