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Brian McKnight addresses accusations of abandoning his children in this video. He refutes claims of being a deadbeat dad, emphasizing his consistent child support payments and unwavering presence in their lives until recently. He clarifies that his sons are 30 and 27 years old, not minors, and that his daughter's estrangement stems from a separate, concerning situation involving an older cousin.
McKnight details his efforts to support his adult children, including providing them with an apartment and financial assistance for two years to encourage independence. He explains that their subsequent actions, including breaking into his home and making threatening statements, led to the current estrangement. He highlights the significant support offered by his current wife, Leilani, who even secured jobs for his sons at a hospital, an opportunity they rejected. He states that his sons' actions, such as vandalizing his home and wishing him dead, were the final straw in their relationship.
The singer acknowledges his guilt in potentially over-providing for his children, leading to a sense of entitlement. He describes his parenting style as "tough love," a method he employed to help them grow into independent adults. He expresses his continued desire for them to succeed and reach their full potential, but emphasizes that their current actions have created an insurmountable rift.
Regarding his daughter, McKnight explains that he contacted Arizona's child protective services due to concerns about an older cousin's inappropriate relationship with her. Subsequently, his daughter's mother blocked him and his family from all contact, effectively cutting him out of her life. He reiterates his consistent child support payments and her enrollment in a prestigious private school, questioning the source of the accusations against him. He concludes by urging viewers to consider all sides of the story and encourages them to verify his claims through readily available online resources, such as YouTube videos featuring him and his sons. He maintains that his actions have been factual and that he has always been present for his children, despite their current estrangement.
