Gladys Knight distances herself from Chicken & Waffles restaurants

Gladys Knight the person is distancing herself from Gladys Knight the restaurants amid news that the Department of Revenue, with help from local authorities, raided all three locations of the restaurant as well as its corporate headquarters — all operated by Knight's son, Shanga Hankerson.

Credit: Jennifer Brett

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Not long ago, Knight stopped by to reassure diners after a failing health-inspection report. Now a spokeswoman says she has no day to day involvement with the local clutch of restaurants bearing her name.

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