Adam Rubin, the co-owner of a Brooklyn retail shop, reported on Wednesday that his employees have been subjected to death threats following a social media post by singer Kelly Clarkson. The controversy began when Clarkson publicly criticized the shop, describing an interaction with staff as "rude."

According to Rubin, the backlash from Clarkson’s followers has escalated beyond criticism of the store’s service, resulting in direct threats against the safety of his workers. Rubin expressed significant concern regarding the situation, stating that the singer's public comments have effectively placed his staff in danger. While Clarkson’s original post focused on her personal experience as a customer, the shop's management is now characterizing the fallout as a security issue. As of this report, Kelly Clarkson has not issued a public response to the allegations regarding the threats directed at the shop's employees.