Renowned R&B artist Brian McKnight had no communication with his son, Cole ‘Niko’ McKnight, before Niko’s death from cancer at age 32, according to a source close to the family. “He did not contact or see Niko,

Niko's mother, Julie McKnight, confirmed the tragic news in a statement on social media, writing, "Nikolas was a cherished husband, son, brother, grandson, uncle, and nephew whose