Sometimes it’s the quiet decisions behind the scenes that say the most about growth—and Yaya Mayweather is opening up about one of hers when it comes to raising her son, KJ. The young mom recently shared a glimpse into how she’s been moving lately, making it clear that her father Floyd Mayweather Jr. —and intention—are at the center of it all.
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Yaya Mayweather Prioritizes Father-Son Bond For KJ
On Thursday, Yaya took to X to speak on the role her father, Floyd Mayweather Jr., plays in her son KJ’s life. She revealed that she’s been prioritizing more intentional time between the two, writing, “as of lately i’ve been making sure my son spends more intentional time with MY dad because he needs to be around more male energy.” She continued by emphasizing the importance of that presence, adding that having “influence, structure, and support from a man in his life is important for his growth.” Her message quickly sparked conversation online, with many weighing in on the importance of strong family dynamics and positive male influence in a child’s upbringing.
Comment Section Goes Off Over Yaya’s Post
Meanwhile, folks ran straight to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section and had plenty to say. Some users shared that having his grandfather around is all KJ really needs, while others pointed out how lucky Yaya is to have such a present and supportive father in her life. A few even chimed in to say this might be one of the best things they’ve heard her say so far.
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One Instagram user, @tramell1, said, “Best this I ever heard her say in a long time“
This Instagram user @diamond227 added, “That all he needs …that baby lights up like the 4 of July when he see his grandpa 🥰🥰🥰🥹🥹😍😍”
And, Instagram user @luvie_darling wrote, “He’s blessed he has his grandfather in his life. ❤️”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @gwunhunit shared, “That lil boy last name should’ve been Maywheather“
While Instagram user @sicilian_luv commented, “Baby you didn’t even have to explain this. Grandpas really matter regardless 🙏❤️”
Finally, Instagram user @tanyadazzle1 added, “She’s trying to tell us that NBA doesn’t spend any time with Junior.😂😂😂”
Floyd Shows No Chill When It Comes To Grandbaby KJ
And, of course, you already know Floyd doesn’t play when it comes to his grandbaby. Video clips from KJ’s birthday celebration back in January show him walking into a Shoot 360 basketball club blindfolded, only to pull it off and realize the entire setup was crafted just for him. Seconds later, the birthday boy ran straight into the arms of his legendary grandfather as the room erupted in cheers. Meanwhile, Grandma Melissia Rene captured every priceless moment on camera, making sure the heartwarming exchange lives online forever.
The Mayweather crew went all out for the family photo, turning the moment into an unforgettable style flex. KJ and Yaya rocked matching Golden State Warriors blue and yellow jerseys, Floyd sported a Brooklyn Nets jersey, and Melissia looked flawless in a black-striped Orlando Magic jersey. All four held up five fingers to celebrate KJ turning five, a sweet, iconic snapshot that fans are already gushing over online.
