Brian was married to Niko’s mother, Julie McKnight, from 1990 to 2003. Julie also gave birth to Brian McKnight Jr. The 55-year-old singer also has a daughter from another relationship.

Brian McKnight broke his silence Tuesday night following the death of his estranged son, Niko McKnight, over the weekend. And … well, it’s not going good for the R&B legend on social media.

Niko McKnight, the estranged son of singer Brian McKnight, died on Thursday after a yearslong battle with cancer. He was 32. Niko's mother, Julie McKnight, confirmed the tragic news in a statement ...

Singer Brian McKnight has spoken out against his brother, Claude McKnight, for sharing news of his estranged son Niko McKnight's death through a TikTok post. Niko, 32, passed away after a two-year ...

Niko McKnight, the estranged son of R&B singer Brian McKnight, has died two years after a cancer diagnosis. On Friday, May 30, Brian's brother Claude revealed the news in a TikTok, where he spoke ...

Brian McKnight's 32-year-old son Niko died after a cancer diagnosis, Brian's brother Claude revealed in a TikTok video In January 2024, Niko wrote on Instagram that "things are looking better now ...

Brian McKnight lashed out at his ex-wife and brother Tuesday (June 3) in a tense Instagram post, denying accusations that he abandoned his 32-year-old son Niko before his death from cancer and ...

Brian McKnight's 32-year-old son, Cole Nikolas "Niko" McKnight, has died after spending the past two years battling cancer. His family confirmed the sad news on May 30, a day after his death on ...

Brian McKnight flanked by his sons Niko (L) and BJ (R) at the Hollywood Christmas Parade in California on Nov. 29, 2009 | Photo: Getty Images *Renowned R&B artist Brian McKnight had no ...

Brian McKnight said he had top medical help ready for Niko during his illness. He mentioned having an oncologist and a team of specialists on standby, even offering private care at his home.

This summer the “Back At One” singer was exposed for allegedly abandoning his children, Brian Jr. and Niko, by his first wife, Julie, whom he married in 1990 and divorced in 2003.