Niko McKnight, the 32-year-old son of R&B singer Brian McKnight, has passed away after a two-year battle with cancer. The news was revealed by Brian's brother Claude in a TikTok video, where he spoke to Niko's legacy and addressed the "family drama."

Claude captioned the video, "I'm devastated at my nephew's passing. If you comment please do so in love, and NOT at what you may have heard about the relationship my brother had/has with his kids. Thank you."

In the three-minute TikTok, Claude opened up about his nephew's passing, saying, "He'd been bravely battling cancer for the last two years or so and have a lot of feelings right now... Niko was one of those amazing kids who was quirky and curious and ridiculously talented. Amazing singer and amazing guitar player. Had a great eye as a photographer and just one of those kids that at least in my estimation of somebody you always wanted to be around and so it really sucks that he's no longer with us."

Claude went on to explain that he doesn't often post about "serious" matters, but he wanted to speak to Niko's "and how amazing he is." He also said the purpose of the video wasn't to discuss "how" or "why" their "family drama" unfolded.

Niko revealed his cancer diagnosis in a January 2024 Instagram post, where he wrote, "your boy got the big C it's been one hell of a ride so far but things are looking better now than they were before so cheers to that."

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Brian McKnight's estranged son Niko McKnight has passed away after a two-year battle with cancer. Niko revealed his diagnosis in a January 2024 Instagram post.

Brian McKnight's relationship with his eldest children has been complicated, and he has been open about it in the past. In 2019, he noted that he had "been there for my children every step of the way until recently," clarifying, "I'm not abandoning them. We're estranged."

Brian McKnight has seven children, including two stepchildren, and has been married to wife Leilani, with whom he welcomed two children.

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Rest in peace, Niko McKnight.