Brian McKnight Celebrates Alleged $8.8 Million Defamation Win Against Ex-Wife—And He’s Not Done Yet [Video]⁠ ⁠ Blogged by: Yallnotgonnadragme⁠ ⁠ #BrianMcKnight isn’t holding back after scoring a major legal win against his ex-wife, #JulieMcKnight. The R&B veteran took to social media this week to announce he’d been awarded an $8.8 million judgment in a defamation case, closing one chapter in his long-running family feud.⁠ ⁠ In a video posted online, McKnight appeared cheerful and confident, puffing on a cigar while reflecting on the court’s decision.⁠ ⁠ “It’s been a long journey getting to this day: October 16th, 2025,” he said. “But we are here in the English countryside about an hour and a half outside of London. And the verdict is in.”⁠ ⁠ The singer continued, “Trying to ruin my name and trying to bring harm to my family in a book filled with lies equals $8.8 million dollars. And this is just the beginning.” McKnight warned that anyone else who helped spread false claims would soon ...