Overview

• Niko McKnight passed away on May 29 after a two-year fight with Stage 4 colon cancer at age 32.
• Claude McKnight revealed the news in a May 29 TikTok video, praising Niko’s talents as a singer, guitarist and photographer.
• Fans criticized Brian McKnight for calling his four eldest children “products of sin” in April 2024 and for his perceived absence during Niko’s treatment.
• Brian McKnight addressed his estrangement from his eldest children in 2019, stressing he was not abandoning them despite their rift.
• Niko publicly disclosed his cancer diagnosis on Instagram in January 2024 and regularly updated followers on his health journey and creative endeavors.