Kelly Clarkson isn’t holding back when it comes to taking subtle shots at her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. Their tumultuous relationship, which ended in a messy divorce finalized in 2022 after seven years of marriage, has provided Clarkson with plenty of material for her music and public appearances.

The former couple shares two children, River Rose and Remington Alexander, and since their split, Clarkson has not only built a successful career but has also fought tooth and nail in court. After filing for divorce amidst allegations of mismanagement by Blackstock, Clarkson found herself embroiled in legal disputes, including a lawsuit filed by Starstruck Management—run by Brandon’s father, Narvel Blackstock—over alleged unpaid commissions. In a significant turn of events, Clarkson scored a major victory with a $2.6 million ruling against Brandon from a California labor commissioner, highlighting the abuse of his managerial role in four of her lucrative business deals.

This year alone, Clarkson filed additional legal accusations against both Brandon and his father's management company for violating labor laws, which were eventually settled in May. Throughout this tumultuous period, she has artfully infused her experiences into her art, using her platform to address her heartbreak.

In March 2023, during a performance on her talk show, Kelly changed the lyrics to Gayle’s “ABCDEFU,” seemingly directing her frustrations straight at Brandon. Her lyrics included, 'Forget you and your dad and the fact that you got half / And my broken heart, turn that shit into art.' This performance went viral, resonating deeply with her fans.

And now, it seems she's at it again. In a recent video shared on her official YouTube channel for her album, 'When Christmas Comes Around… Again,' Clarkson featured a charming yet telling visualizer of four stockings hanging above a fireplace. Three stockings bore the names “Mom,” “River,” and “Remy,” while the fourth shocked viewers with a simple yet powerful label: 'Nope.'

The fans quickly caught on, flooding the comments with their reactions. 'NOPE. I feel you, Kelly,' one supportive follower exclaimed. Another added, 'WHOAH! That 'nope' is crazy,' while a third remarked, 'Look at the names on the sock!!!' as they connected the dots of her apparent jab at Brandon.

Comments flooded in, with some fans celebrating the creativity behind the video and labeling it as 'healing.' 'NOPE!!! I'm dying over here!!! Love it!' echoed another enthusiastic voice in the comment section.

Kelly Clarkson appears to have a knack for turning her experiences into relatable art, and her fans are all here for it. One thing is clear: as she continues to thrive post-divorce, her capacity for self-expression only seems to grow stronger. Stay tuned for more of her empowering yet candid takes on love, loss, and moving on!