In a recent turn of events, Tyrese Gibson has responded to comedian Rickey Smiley’s scathing comments about R&B singer Brian McKnight allegedly abandoning his children. Smiley shocked fans when he publicly called out McKnight on his radio show, claiming that the singer had neglected his kids and failed to provide financial support.

Tyrese, who is a close friend of McKnight, was quick to defend the singer and took to social media to address the accusations. In a series of passionate posts, the Fast and Furious star slammed Smiley for spreading false information and called him out for not having all the facts.

“Brian McKnight is a devoted father and a loving dad to his children,” Tyrese wrote. “Rickey Smiley has no right to pass judgment and make baseless accusations against him. We should all be supporting each other, not tearing each other down.”

McKnight has yet to publicly respond to the allegations, but his fans have been quick to rally behind him, showing their support on social media with the hashtag #BrianMcKnightDadGoals. Many have shared stories of McKnight’s dedication to his children and praised him for being a positive role model.

As the drama continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether Smiley will retract his statements or if McKnight will address the claims directly. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.