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

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 …

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

After Gladys Knight's son Shanga Hankerson accused her husband William McDowell of abusing her while she has been on tour, the Grammy winner reacted to his concerns.

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