# Stephanie Mills Questions Gladys Knight's Touring

> Stephanie Mills says Gladys Knight should stop touring due to health concerns.
- Title: Stephanie Mills Questions Gladys Knight's Touring · Complex
- Summary: Stephanie Mills says Gladys Knight should stop touring due to health concerns. Stephanie Mills urges Gladys Knight to retire gracefully after questioning her…
- Keywords: stephanie mills, gladys knight, william mcdoell, touring, health concerns, rnb, culture, music, Stephanie, Mills, Questions, Gladys
- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/music/a/bernadette-giacomazzo/stephanie-mills-blasts-gladys-knight-husband
- Published: 2026-10-21T14:34:45.649+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: stephanie mills, gladys knight, william mcdoell, touring, health concerns, rnb, culture, music
## Stephanie Mills' Concern
Stephanie Mills questions why Gladys Knight, 82, continues touring amid health worries.

> Don't let people pimp you
## Mills Places Blame on Manager
Mills says Knight's husband William McDowell should not force her to perform.

> Don't diminish your talent
## Son Accuses Manager of Abuse
Knight's son Shanga Hankerson claims McDowell caused memory lapses and confusion.

> He never intended to stop any tour dates
## McDowell Denies Forcing Performances
McDowell says Knight has not been diagnosed with dementia and refuses to cancel dates.

> My belief and fear is that he intends to literally try to work her until she passes away
## Knight Plans to Finish 2026 Dates
Knight's team confirms she will complete her remaining 2026 tour performances.

> She's so sweet. She's like sweet potato pie for me
## Key takeaway

Stephanie Mills urges Gladys Knight to retire gracefully after questioning her husband's role in her continued performances.