American Idol winner Jamal Roberts rejected a proposed "key to the city" in Laurel, Miss., after backlash and threats over him not being a local resident.

"American Idol" winner says he received online threats after a post announced Laurel mayor would present him with a key to the city.

"American Idol" Jamal Roberts accepted a key to the city in Alabama, but is rejecting an honor in Mississippi.

American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts turned down a significant honor in his home state of Mississippi.

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New "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts was recently given the key to ... media that Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee gave him permission to give Roberts a key at the Noir & Blanc concert on Aug. 2.