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 ...

Brian McKnight's estranged son, Niko McKnight, has died, according to People magazine. On May 30, Brian's brother, Claude McKnight, posted a TikTok announcing the death of the 32-year-old.

The news was confirmed by the brother of Brian, Claude McKnight, in a video posted to TikTok on May 29. The date Niko passed away has not been confirmed, as of yet—nor has his age.

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 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.

For Brian McKnight Jr., the devastating loss of his younger brother Nikolas “Niko” McKnight has become a catalyst for an extraordinary public declaration of love that transcends death itself.

F*ck ass bastard. And wife, you ain’t shit either ho. Rest In Peace to Niko McKnight. Sending love to everyone with ain’t sh*t daddies,” wrote one user on X/Twitter.

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.

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 ...

Paras Griffin via Getty Images Brian McKnight has called out his brother, Claude McKnight, for his "tasteless" post announcing the death of the R&B singer's 32-year-old son, Niko McKnight.

Singer Brian McKnight is facing public backlash for his silence following the death of his estranged son, Niko McKnight, who died at age 32 after a two-year battle with cancer.