
Fans seem disgruntled because La La Anthony calls her son Kiyan Anthony her best friend. In a recent interview with Keke Palmer on her podcast, Baby, This Is Keke Palmer, the actress addressed the criticism and explained the dynamic of their relationship.
โI think Iโm a cool mom, but he also knows Iโm his mom. Iโm cool, but weโre not playing those games. Yes youโre my best friend and I love that we have that but I will check you in a second and donโt play with me,โ Anthony said.
The 42-year-old had Kiyan, who is now 17 years old, with her ex-husband, Carmelo Anthony. That is the only child they gave birth to during their almost decade-long marriage.
โItโs finding that balance because weโre so close. He is my only child. Thereโs a different bond. Itโs been him and I through this journey and heโs been with me through his ups and downs like heโs been there through it all,โ the Power actress continued.
The dedicated mom also recently stated that she doesnโt intend to change her last name any time soon despite having been divorced since 2021. The TV personality anticipates rocking her sonโs jersey once Kiyan begins playing for the NBAโa future aspiration for the teenager.
โI just love having a son and the time goes so fast you look up and now heโs 17 years old already. You know just living his life and I love to see the young man heโs become. Thatโs like the greatest joy as a mom,โ La La concluded during the podcast interview.
Anthony referred to Kiyan as her best friend earlier this year during an ESSENCE interview. We asked about how she was feeling about her son heading to college. The basketball player is currently deciding which college to attend next fall and has a list of six top schools to choose from.
โIโm having a hard time with that. Iโm going to be honest with you,โ she said to ESSENCE during an interview earlier this year. โI try not to think about it even though I know itโs there. Kiyan and I spend an incredible amount of time together. I always say my son is my best friend. We do a lot together. But I just think about when he does go to college, how it is going to be different. And I understand now when parents go through that, it is a tough transition. So Iโm just trying to get all the time I can now and just preparing myself.โ