Kelly Clarkson accused a New York City store of treating her as though she couldn’t afford its merchandise. But the business at the center of her viral complaint offered a different explanation.

Kelly Clarkson is not holding back after a frustrating visit to Brooklyn art store Art of Play. The singer claims an employee treated her like she couldn't afford a $15,000 singing bird, comparing the experience to Pretty Woman. The store disputed her account, saying the display bird wasn't for sale but that they offered her a nearly identical version for $15,000 and a cheaper alternative. Clarkson wasn't buying the explanation, accusing the store of lying and ending her response with, “Your store is really cool. Unfortunately, you aren’t.” The internet is divided, with some defending Art of Play and sharing their positive experiences, while others are roasting the store for its handling of the backlash.

Kelly Clarkson has responded to the Brooklyn novelty store she slammed Friday, saying that the employee is "not only rude" but "also a liar" after they shared that the item Clarkson attempted to purchase was not for sale: “Cool, cool. Sure, it wasn’t for sale. That’s the narrative Art of Play is gonna go with... That all never happened and now it’s not for sale. Okay, cool. So you’re not only rude, you’re also a liar."

Kelly Clarkson responds to Art of Play’s statement which claimed they didn’t have the Singing Bird she wanted to buy for sale: “Cool, cool. Sure, it wasn’t for sale. That’s the narrative Art of Play is gonna go with 👍 so the whole conversation we had when I asked you if it was for sale whilst pointing to the price tag hanging on the wall with the title Singing Bird didn’t happen as you elevator eyed me saying in a condescending tone “yes, it’s for sale but it costs 15,000 dollars so if you’d like me to find something comparable for you I can.” That all never happened and now it’s not for sale. Okay, cool. So you’re not only rude, you’re also a liar. Got it ✅ And by the way, I obviously support small businesses because I was literally at a small business trying to purchase things. I love small businesses and know they are important and I always support them, but you don’t get a free pass to treat people less than in your store just because you are a small business. It’s not that hard to be kind. I never blast people but you my friend were an exception. Your store is really cool. Unfortunately, you aren’t.”