Brian McKnight has filed a lawsuit against fellow R&B singer Jaguar Wright over claims she allegedly made regarding his past relationship with ex-wife, Julie McKnight.
Within documents obtained by TMZ, McKnight claims that Wright defamed him by saying he was abusive towards ex-wife Julie, whom Wright claims is her cousin. The “Back At One” artist claims he never abused his former partner and says he was unaware of Wright’s alleged relation to is ex.
McKnight adds allegations that Wright claimed on social media that he hired prostitues only to physically assault them during sexual encounters, another claim the songwriter denies.
The crooner believes Wright knowingly shared these “lies” with the public, and is therefore suing for defamation, seeking unspecified damages.
In recent years, Wright has become known for her celebrity-centered tales that often find her accusing these stars of heinous acts, notably claiming on a 2024 episode of Piers Morgan’s show Uncensored that JAY-Z and Beyoncé are a “nasty little couple” who have “held people against their will,” and “put people on planes while they’re unconscious.”
“I’ve talked to hundreds [of victims] that I deal with still myself. I have three victims right now who are willing to give testimonies about not only what Mr. Carter has done to them, but his wife as well,” she said at the time.
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