Soul music legend Gladys Knight has publicly responded to serious elder abuse allegations made by her son. She firmly dismissed the claims and assured fans of her well-being. The 81-year-old singer’s statement comes after her eldest son, Shanga Hankerson, accused her husband of subjecting her to abuse and forcing her to continue performing despite health concerns.
Knight’s publicist Laura Herlovich called the allegations “unfounded” and noted that Hankerson “has had no substantial contact with her.” The publicist also revealed that Knight’s legal team is considering all legal options due to what they describe as “defamatory comments” made by her son.
