Nationwide — Singer Brian McKnight is dealing with renewed criticism after interviewing the stepfather of his estranged son’s youngsters for his Fatherhood Fridays podcast. Their dialogue about fatherhood and household relationships led many viewers to consider the singer was addressing his ongoing battle along with his son, Brian McKnight Jr.
Throughout the interview, McKnight spoke with Nathaniel Glidewell, who’s married to the mom of his grandchildren. The dialog targeted on Glidewell’s expertise as a stepfather and the position he performs in elevating the kids.
In accordance with Advanced, all through the interview, McKnight requested in regards to the youngsters’s relationship with their organic father and whether or not his involvement might change their lives. Glidewell mentioned the kids have needed a more in-depth connection however have handled inconsistent involvement.
McKnight additionally requested how typically the kids’s organic father has been current of their lives over the previous a number of years. Glidewell mentioned visits have reportedly occurred solely a couple of times a 12 months, principally throughout birthdays and holidays like Christmas.
The singer then requested whether or not the kids had relationships with their father’s prolonged household, together with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Glidewell mentioned these connections have additionally been restricted.
Though McKnight didn’t point out his son by title through the interview, many viewers linked the dialog to previous accusations from Brian McKnight Jr. about their strained relationship. Some noticed the interview as McKnight’s response to claims that he was absent from his grandchildren’s lives.
McKnight later replied to a supporter who defended him within the feedback and known as him “unapologetic.” He mentioned folks believed his son’s accusations with out listening to his facet of the story.
The interview has turn out to be the most recent public second within the long-running household dispute involving McKnight and a few of his older youngsters. The singer has continued to face criticism over these relationships whereas publicly sharing his life along with his spouse, Leilani, and their youngsters.
