Over the past few months, fans have criticized the RnB singer, suggesting that he doesn't claim his biological kids as he only lists his stepkids' names on his social media bio.
- Dec 16, 2022
AceShowbiz - Brian McKnight has landed in hot water for his action. The "Back at One" hitmaker has been accused of "abandoning" his biological children after he told the world that he bought his stepdaughter a BMW.
On Tuesday, December 13, the 53-year-old singer/record producer turned to his Instagram feed to share a photo of him next to his stepdaughter Julia posing in front of the new luxury vehicle for her birthday gift. "Today we celebrate you Jules on your birthday your mom and I couldn't be prouder of you and I couldn't ask for a better daughter than you!!! Happy birthday to the best daughter ever! Love u a zillion," he captioned the post.
Julia, who goes by @Jules_Mcphee on Instagram, replied back in the comments section, writing, "You're the best dad EVER and I love you so much." It could be seen Brian bought her the 2023 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with typical cost starting at $45,000.
Brian's post was shared on The Neighborhood Talk's Instagram page after he allegedly blocked a fan in the comments for telling him to fix his family. In a since-deleted comment, the individual wrote, "Man you know damn well this ain't your daughter! 'Estranger' or not Brianna is your daughter! Make it right with your biological kids before its too late!"
Another individual countered, writing, "People see a fraction of someone life and want to offer an unsolicited opinion…so those are the consequences of those actions…#BLOCKED." A third social media user said, "It ain't none of our business but the fact that he purposely lists his step kids in his bio as if his bio kids don't exist. That's spiteful af."
Over the past few months, fans have criticized the R&B singer, suggesting that he doesn't claim his biological kids, Brian McKnight Jr., 33, Niko, 30, and Briana, 21. The singer, who only puts Julia, Jack and Kekoa Matteo's names on his Instagram bio, was previously called out for only claiming the children he shares and raises with his current Filipina wife, Lelani Mendoza.
Brian and Lelani have been married since 2017, and co-parent Lelani's children, Julia, 23, and Jack McPhee, 20, from a previous relationship. Brian and Lelani recently lost their newborn son, Kekoa. In a Mother's Day Instagram post in May, Brian opened up about the passing of their infant.
"I treasure this picture it was our last family picture before the birth of our son Kekoa Matteo," he wrote alongside a family picture. "Today was supposed to be Kekoa's due date, and I know how hard him not being here in the flesh with us is weighing incredibly heavy on us, but I know he is with us just like Julia and Jack are, as shining examples of your exceptional motherhood."
Brian continued, "Seeing an ultrasound for the first time, feeling Kekoa move and dance around as I touched your belly, holding your hand as you gave birth, seeing him take his first breath, cutting his umbilical cord, kissing him, singing to our son and ultimately seeing him take his last breath with him on your chest and both of you in my arms." He added, "Our son will always be a part of us and live on in our hearts forever."
