"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.

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

What to know about the city key. At a June show in Atmore, Alabama, Roberts said the town "made us feel like we were at home" and gave him and his kids a key to the city.

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