Carmelo Anthony's son, Kiyan Anthony, is a freshman at Syracuse. Here's what to know about his family.

Billy Heyen

Who is Kiyan Anthony's mom? What to know about Carmelo's son, family of Syracuse freshman image

TL;DR

  • Kiyan Anthony is the son of Syracuse legend Carmelo Anthony, who won a championship in 2003.
  • Carmelo Anthony has been watching Kiyan play at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.
  • Kiyan Anthony's mother is La La Anthony, an actress and producer, formerly married to Carmelo.
  • La La Anthony has authored books and has her own clothing line.

Kiyan Anthony is well known because of who his father is.

The Syracuse Orange freshman is the son of SU legend Carmelo Anthony, who guided the school to its sole national championship in 2003.

All week long at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, 'Melo has been courtside watching Kiyan.

So has Kiyan's mother, though, and she's been there in Syracuse this season, too, to root on Kiyan.

MORE: LeBron passes Michael in a stat that means nothing in the GOAT debate

Who is Kiyan Anthony's mom?

Kiyan Anthony's mother is La La Anthony.

La La was previously married to Carmelo. They were officially divorced in 2021.

She is an actress and producer.

La La has appeared in the TV show Power and the movie Think Like a Man. 

MORE: Shedeur Sanders given Barack Obama-level praise by NBA champion

In addition to her own clothing line, she authored two books: The Love Playbook and The Power Playbook.

Alani Nicole Vazquez, also known as La, spent her childhood in New York City and later attended Howard University.

More news:

News Correspondent