Lala Anthony and Carmelo Anthony have finally closed their divorce chapter! Nearly 9 years after filing for divorce, the paperwork was finalized this week, TMZ reports.
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Details About Lala & Carmelo Anthony’s Finalized Divorce
Roomies, it’s wrapped and packed for good between Lala and Carmelo Anthony! According to court documents TMZ cited, the ex-couple informed a court of their settlement deal this week. However, they’re keeping the terms confidential, meaning it’s unclear whether either party walked away with a lump sum, homes, cars or any other shared marital property.
One issue that might no longer be on the table is child support, given that their only son together, Kiyan, is now a legal adult attending college and building a basketball career of his own.
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In an exclusive statement to The Shade Room, a source close to the situation says the divorce has been finalized. Additionally, both parties have moved on and “are confused as to why this is coming out today,” meaning November 4.
A Relationship Recap
Lala Anthony and Carmelo Anthony’s relationship has long been a topic of conversation. From marriage to welcoming their son to Melo’s infidelity producing another child, the ex-couple’s story is a bit rough around the edges. According to Essence, Lala and Melo met in 2003 through a mutual friend and began dating shortly afterward. The following year, in December 2004, Carmelo put a rock on Lala’s finger and less than two years later, in March 2007, Kiyan was born.
Three years later, in 2010, the couple finally wed in New York City in front of 300 people, including a celebrity-studded guest list. Seven years later, in April 2017, they separated for first time amid infidelity rumors surrounding the then-NBA player. Then, in December 2018, they reconciled. But by the following summer, trouble creeped in again. In June 2021, Lala Anthony filed for divorce from Carmelo after 11 years of marriage and now that process, as of November 2026, has been finalized.
Roomies React To The Divorce Update
In The Shade Room’s IG comment section, the roommates didn’t hold back on the divorce update. Some appeared to be surprised by the news, while others questioned why it dragged. Keep reading to see a preview of the reactions.
IG roomie @afiyabennett wrote, “Wait 😮 they were married this whole time?”
“Her – We should get a divorce. Him – After I finish watching ROOTS,” @shulerking commented.
“She done been with YT boy Tommy, Eric copper, and terry flenory in these 9 years 😩😩😩😭😭😭😭,” @mikerichworld said.
@terrelle_j wrote, “Y’all could have been married again and figured it out… 🤦🏽♂️”
@4ltj__ added, “Thought them folks been divorced. Let me mind the business that pays me 😂.”
@chiefkenny commented, “They may as well got back together😂”
“Should be against the law for a divorce to last so long,” @kittycr8tive said.
“Why these divorces be taking so long Kandi and Todd was divorced in two business days,” @alaysia__x wrote.
“After an outside baby, divorces shouldn’t last more than 9 months,” @mostnveed commented.
@iam_godblessed_ added, “All these years, these people was having the time of their life while they still was married lol now they finally free.”
