Singer Kelly Clarkson has criticised a Brooklyn store after claiming an employee made assumptions about her spending power during a recent shopping trip. The singer took to X on October 11 to recount her experience at Art of Play, saying she travelled to the store with plans to make several purchases but felt judged by a staff member.

Kelly Clarkson criticises Brooklyn store

In her post, Clarkson said she had been excited to visit the shop after finding it appealing. However, she alleged that an employee treated her as though she could not afford the items she wanted and offered to find her something comparable instead.