Instagram/Brian McKnight & Julie Mc Music Urban One seeks dismissal of Brian McKnight's defamation suit over ex-wife and son's radio interviews. Legal battle centers on 2024 broadcasts. April 5, 2026 AceShowbiz - Radio conglomerate Urban One has filed a motion to dismiss the defamation lawsuit brought by Brian McKnight concerning statements aired on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and a North Carolina local radio station. The motion, submitted on Friday, April 3, asserts that the R&B singer's claims lack legal merit.