For context, Roberts and his three daughters -- who are from Meridian, Miss. --received a key to the city of Atmore, Ala.

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

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.

Music artist Jamal Roberts, 27, appears to be implementing serious measures to stay safe while out in public after facing ...

"American Idol" contestant Jamal Roberts hasn't been stopped. The Meridian native is now officially in the Top 12 of Season 23. Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. teacher at Crestwood Elementary, started ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won Season 23 of "American Idol." Roberts' win garnered the most votes in the show's history, according to host Ryan Seacrest ...

The new "American Idol" winner was recently given the key to an Alabama city, but he's declining the same honor for a Mississippi town. Why? What to know ...

‘American Idol’ Winner Jamal Roberts Receives Death Threats With Recent Decision originally appeared on Parade. When Jamal Roberts won American Idol this past May, it was a dream come true. He ...

New "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts has announced he'll be an opening act on a massive, nationwide R&B tour starting later this year. Roberts also has new music on the way. The Mississippi ...

New "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts was recently given the key to one Alabama city, but he declined the honor for a Magnolia State town. Why? The Mississippi man won Season 23 in May. He ...