Gladys Knight Speaks Out After Her Son Accuses Her Husband of Abuse

Gladys Knight Says She’s ‘Happy & Healthy’ Following Son’s Accusations of Abuse | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Gladys Knight is clearing the air about her health. The 81-year-old singer is currently touring with fellow musical legends Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Stephanie Mills. Her son, Shanga Hankerson, claims that Gladys is being “emotionally and financially” abused and forced to perform by her husband. Now, Gladys is breaking her silence and sharing an update on her health. According to the singer, she’ “happy and healthy” and her son’s accusation…

Gladys Knight responds after son accuses her husband of elder abuse

Gladys Knight performs at the 4 Queens concert at the Kia Forum, May 11, 2025 in Los Angeles. Carlin Stiehl/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Legendary singer Gladys Knight‘s health is in the spotlight amid a family dispute. Despite her son Shanga Hankerson raising concerns about her cognitive health and her ability to work in an interview with entertainment media outlet The Shade Room, Knight says she’s “doing very well.” “I’m sorry that my he…

Gladys Knight Responds To Son’s Elder Abuse Claims: ‘I’m Healthy & Happy’

Photo: Getty Images North America Gladys Knight is speaking out after her son, Shanga Hankerson, accused her husband, William McDowell, of mentally and financially abusing her. On Friday (August 15), Knight, 81, shut down abuse allegations and assured fans she’s in good health amid her ongoing tour. “I’m sorry that my health and performances have … Continued

Who Is Gladys Knight’s Husband? All About William McDowell (and Why He Was Accused of Abuse By the Singer’s Son)

Gladys Knight has been married to William McDowell since 2001Steve Granitz/Getty Gladys Knight and William McDowell attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala on January 27, 2018 in New York City.NEED TO KNOWGladys Knight and her husband, William McDowell, have been together since 2001The "Midnight Train to Georgia" singer and the former consultant have supported each other at various events over their decades-long marriageKnight's son from her second marriage,…

Gladys Knight slams elder abuse claims made by son

Gladys Knight is slamming elder abuse claims made by her son, Shanga Hankerson. "I'm sorry that my health and performances have been misrepresented," she said. "I want my fans and those concerned to rest assured I am doing very well for someone who has been on stage for three quarters of a century, hard to believe, right? I'm healthy and happy and visiting friends and family these last few months. I'm excited to get back on the road with my sist…

Gladys Knight Responds After Son Accuses Her Husband of Abuse

Gladys Knight is pushing back at her son’s claims that her husband, William McDowell, has inflicted “mental and financial” abuse on her. Knight, 81, assured fans she is “healthy and happy” as she continues her Queens Tour alongside Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle and Stephanie Mills. Her statement comes after her son, Shanga Hankerson, expressed to People that he was concerned for her well-being on the tour, calling it “detrimental” to her health. He …