Brian McKnight accused his ex-wife Julie of blocking most cancers remedy for his or her son Niko and denied claims he ignored him earlier than his loss of life.
Brian McKnight lashed out at his ex-wife and brother Tuesday (June 3) in a tense Instagram publish, denying accusations that he deserted his 32-year-old son Niko earlier than his loss of life from most cancers and accusing others of turning the tragedy into public spectacle.
“An enormous huge because of Claude McKnight’s tasteless and self aggrandizing announcement on TikTok, that frankly was not his to make, in my view, he inserted himself and used Niko’s loss of life as a chance, as an alternative of letting him move with respect and dignity,” McKnight wrote. “It has as an alternative changed into a circus, a mockery of a life now misplaced, making this tragedy right into a actuality present sort drama.”
@claudemcknight I’m devastated at my nephews passing. In case you remark please do do in love, and NOT at what you might have heard in regards to the relationship my brother had/has together with his youngsters. Thanks 🙏🏾 #nephew #cancersucks #rip #love #household ♬ authentic sound – Claude Mcknight
The publish adopted days of criticism aimed on the R&B singer, who remained silent after Niko’s passing. McKnight addressed claims that he made “no effort” to achieve out to his son throughout his sickness.
Brian McKnight Claims Niko & His Mom Denied His Assist
“The final time he and I spoke, we provided him all the assistance we might present, we had the primary oncologist on deck for him and a staff of specialists on standby with non-public care in our dwelling,” he wrote. “He and his mom declined. The door of communication was open and remained open till his loss of life.”
McKnight then turned his consideration to Niko’s mom, Julie McKnight, blaming her for allegedly stopping their son from accepting medical assist.
“To the self proclaimed ‘mama bear,’ could God have mercy in your soul for not permitting him to just accept that assist and never permitting him to make use of that line of communication,” he mentioned.
The Grammy-nominated artist ended his message by defending his conscience and religion.
“There’s nice consolation in figuring out God is aware of the TRUTH and the totality of the WHOLE story,” he wrote. “I’m really grateful for the immense peace God has given me. I’ve left the whole lot in HIS arms. I, have a transparent conscience. The one judgement that issues is God’s.”
McKnight’s remarks observe rising backlash over his strained relationship together with his older youngsters. In previous interviews, he referred to them as “merchandise of sin” and mentioned, “As a way to reside a life that you just love, it’s important to eliminate the evil and the negativity — even when that evil and negativity is said [to you].”
Niko reportedly died surrounded by his mom, brother Brian McKnight Jr., spouse Carla and different family. His father was not current.
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