Roberts said he wasn’t aware he’d be receiving the honor until local event organizer Drake Paige announced on Facebook that Mayor Johnny Magee had approved it. Unfortunately, this announcement was met with an eruption of disapproval, as residents of the town, which lies just minutes away from Roberts’ hometown of Meridian.
Jamal Roberts Received Backlash for Turning Down Key After ‘American Idol’ Win
With the flurry of comments, it was evident that many citizens of the infamous town missed the point of the honorary distinction. Many supporters acknowledged how it’s equivalent to earning an honorary college degree. Alas, Roberts opted to remove himself from the controversy and the conversation by declining the key to the city. Despite some support and praise for the honor, Roberts was also met with death threats.
During his Facebook Live, the singer said, “You have people sharing the post, making threats, talking about they’ll have guns at the event. I worked with kids before American Idol, and it’s crazy that … kids can comprehend (how to behave) more than grown folk. It’s a sad world we live in.” He continued, “I don’t want it, respectfully. You can have it. Tell them I’m appreciative, but I politely decline.”
The results might already be in.
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