Sam Smith was the victim of a verbal attack while out a walk in Central Park, New York, during which a stranger called them "demonic" and "evil".
A video has emerged of the singer out enjoying a stroll in New York when they were targeted by the person.
The singer has been under a lot of scrutiny since their performance at the Grammys and Brit Awards, which hs received a number of complaints, according to The Mirror.
In the clip, a woman can be heard shouting: "Sam Smith belongs in hell, you demonic, twisted, sick b****d." She then shouts: "You sick motherf***** Sam Smith, you’re evil."
The woman then encourages someone else to join in before the video stops. Sam did not respond and kept walking while minding their own business.
Singing their song Unholy at the Grammys alongside Kim Petras, the performance featured a devil theme, with one person branding it as "satanic".
According to TMZ, 18 complaints have been filed with the Federal Communications Commission following the incident.
One complaint said: "It was wrought with evil imagery and depicted DEVIL WORSHIPING ACOLYTES writhing around on the floor virtually naked and in CAGES. It was broadcast on live television, and I cannot believe that CBS allowed it."
While another said: "The performance of Sam Smith had people being whipped and in a cage. My 15-year-old son who is an aspiring musician was traumatised by it."
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