# Kelly Clarkson's Brooklyn Shop Owner Defends Business After Feud

> Brooklyn shop owner says Kelly Clarkson used fame to try destroying his business.
- Title: Kelly Clarkson's Brooklyn Shop Owner Defends Business After…
- Summary: Brooklyn shop owner says Kelly Clarkson used fame to try destroying his business. Art of Play Brooklyn shop owner Adam Rubin says Kelly Clarkson's online…
- Keywords: art of play, kelly clarkson, adam rubin, brooklyn, novelty bird, online feud, threats, abusive dm, Kelly, Clarkson's, Shop, Owner
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/kelly-clarkson-brooklyn-shop-art-of-play-owner-interview-1235642589
- Author: CT Jones
- Published: 2026-10-14T18:05:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: art of play, kelly clarkson, adam rubin, brooklyn, novelty bird, online feud, threats, abusive dm
## Brooklyn shop owner
Adam Rubin, Art of Play co-owner, says Kelly Clarkson used her fame to try destroying his business.
## Online feud starts
Kelly Clarkson claimed poor treatment after inquiring about a $15,000 novelty bird at Art of Play.
## Store owner response
Rubin says Clarkson's online actions led to threats, abusive DMs, review-bombs, and police involvement.
## Store's current state
Art of Play remains quiet with shoppers doing crafts and searching for gifts.
## Community support
Nearby small businesses have sent gifts, pastries, and encouragement after Clarkson's posts.
## Owner's stance
Rubin says he would 'absolutely' welcome Clarkson back to Art of Play despite the feud.
## Key takeaway

Art of Play Brooklyn shop owner Adam Rubin says Kelly Clarkson's online feud targeted his business with threats and abuse after she claimed poor treatment for a $15,000 novelty bird.