Y’all, if you’ve ever sent your baby off to college, you know that emotional rollercoaster all too well. One celeb mom is feeling all the feels right now as she adjusts to a new chapter—one that doesn’t include hearing sneakers hit the floor or late-night fridge raids. And yes, we’re talking about the one and only, La La Anthony, and her son, Kiyan Anthony.
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La La Gets Real About Kiyan Leaving The Nest
During a heartfelt sit-down with Angie Martinez, La La opened up about how tough it’s been watching Kiyan take that big step into adulthood as he starts college. “It’s been hard,” she admitted, getting candid about the emotional transition, “[The house] just got quiet.” As any parent knows, letting go is never easy, especially when it’s your only child heading out into the world for the first time.
Though La La has always been Kiyan’s biggest cheerleader—on and off the court—it’s clear this new chapter is hitting her in the feels. From high school basketball standout to college freshman, Kiyan is stepping into his own spotlight, and La La is cheering him on every step of the way, even if it’s from a distance now.
“For me, I’m in a very interesting season of my life. Kiyan has officially left for college and… it’s just something that I don’t think I heard enough people talk about. Or like, maybe I just wasn’t prepared for it. For some reason, I wasn’t privy to the conversation about when…your only child leaves for college and…that void,” La La can be heard telling Angie Martinez.
Social Media Is Cryin’ With Her!
Fans wasted no time jumping into The Shade Room’s comment section to share their own experiences—and emotions—about sending kids off. Some admitted they were crying even though their child was just at the other parent’s house for a week, while others agreed the transition is definitely an adjustment. Of course, in true TSR fashion, a few playfully suggested that La La just needs a new man to take her mind off the empty house!
The Instagram user @lala commented, “🥹🥹❤️❤️🫂”
And, Instagram user @whoismarkpaul said, “As an only child w/ a single mama, I get it. I worried about how my mom would cope so much freshman year. Got home, she had redecorated the whole crib & got a man 😩”
Instagram user @just__octavia added, “I see the sadness in her eyes 🥺 I get emotional every new school year when my babies are off to school. I can’t imagine the sadness when they leave the nest 💔”
While, Instagram user @wooshie29 shared, “Omg this is soooooo me right now. I daughter been gone one week & I’m sad as hell. Been crying today😭”
Then, Instagram user @tbii_9 said, “It’s a thing. We understand. Well done Mama Anthony. 👏”
Finally, Instagram user @justshanae added, “I understand. It’s definitely an adjustment.“
Kiyan’s Got A New Woman, But La La’s Still #1
Alright, Roommates, looks like Kiyan Anthony is doing just fine out here in the grown-up world — because he’s already got a new woman by his side! Angel Bradley recently gave us a sneak peek of their date night vibes on Instagram, where she was living her best passenger princess life while Kiyan handled the wheel. From Angel’s cute cut-out top to their coordinated all-black fits, these two are definitely turning heads — but don’t get it twisted, no one’s ever gonna replace Mama La La in Kiyan’s heart.
