Brian McKnight Sues Over Smear Campaign

0:00It's April 24th. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI, your daily dose of celebrity buzz. Singer Brian McNight just dropped a defamation lawsuit in Georgia Federal Court on April 21st against his ex-wife Julie, Sun Brian Jr. Commentator Mark Lamont Hill, podcaster Tasha K. and the New York Post. He says they launched a vicious smear campaign after his other son's death last year, spinning false stories that wrecked his rep and career. The B started with interviews where Julie and Brian Jr. claim McNight ditched his kids. Brian Jr. said on Hill's podcast that his dad never told his dying brother Niko he loved him, and he'll piled on with harsh insults elsewhere. Tasha K. accused McNight of abandoning the family, and worse, while the post ran the claims without checking facts or hitting him up. This hit McNight hard, tanking his image and leaving him no choice but to fight back legally for the truth. Fans and media are split, with some backing the family's pain and others calling out

1:04the public attacks as over the line. It's his second suit this year. Earlier he sued the Ricky Smiley Morning Show crew over similar drama, and they're pushing to toss it. His lawyer hints at adding more names and no hearing dates set yet. As this legal battle heats up, McNight's pushing for big damages to clear his name. But with family challenges to pass wins, it'll be a long road.