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Time of India
an hour ago
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- Time of India
La La Anthony Shares Exclusive Photos from Son Kiyan's Graduation Party with NBA Legend Carmelo Anthony
, the ex-wife of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, shares photos of son Kiyan's graduation ceremony on her latest Instagram post. Other than Carmelo, various other family members and friends also joined in to celebrate Kiyan's graduation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kiyan graduated from Long Island Lutheran, located in New York, and he will be joining Syracuse University, the same university where Carmelo played basketball. Kiyan has always been in the media since his birth, due to which fans are getting emotional after seeing his graduation photos. Carmelo Anthony joins in to celebrate son Kiyan Anthony 's graduation ceremony Kiyan graduated from Long Island Lutheran on May 30, 2025, and his parents made sure that it was no less than a party. Both La La and Carmelo Anthony rode to the graduation ceremony along with their troop in complete party-mode, with posters, banners, and face masks. The photos from La La's Instagram post shows Kiyan receiving his graduation certificate on the stage, and other family members and friends cheering him on. La La also shared some behind-the-scenes of the graduation party they had after the ceremony was over. Thanks to famous parents, Kiyan had always been in the eyes of the media, due to which fans saw his every move. They saw him enter kindergarten, play basketball for the first time, and now graduating. After seeing the photos that La La posted, many fans expressed their views on the grief a parent feels when the child moves away. One fan went on to say, 'Ohhh I know I'm getting old! I remember her being pregnant with him! My God today!' There were several other fan comments under La La's post expressing the same viewpoint. Though they congratulated Kiyan on the big step, they also understand how La La must be feeling sending her only son away to the University. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Though La La and Carmelo are not together anymore, they co-parent Kiyan, and make sure that he is not affected by the divorce. The couple got engaged in 2004 and tied the knot in 2010, when Kiyan was already 3 years old. Since Carmelo was always in the center of the media light back in those days, it affected their relationship a lot, due to which, the couple called it quits in 2021. However, Kiyan had always been the favorite of the media since his childhood, due to which he was always under heavy scrutiny. Now that Kiyan's joining Syracuse to play basketball, there will be more spotlight and pressure on him as he's going there as a prodigy player. Also Read:
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
La La and Carmelo Anthony's son Kiyan details how he crafted his brand before his Syracuse basketball debut
Kiyan with La La and Carmelo Anthony. Image via: Getty Images As the next chapter of his basketball journey begins at Syracuse, Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony and actress La La Anthony , is stepping into the spotlight with more than just game-day goals. While many prospects focus strictly on the court, Kiyan has been building something bigger: his personal brand. As he prepares for his college basketball debut, Kiyan is shaping his own identity and building a strong online presence, proving he's more than just 'Carmelo's son.' Kiyan Anthony opens up about identity, influence, and life beyond the court Kiyan Anthony is set to move into Syracuse on June 1, but he's planning to arrive a few days early to get acclimated. 'I'm looking forward to it. I feel like it's about to be lit over there,' he said enthusiastically, adding, 'About to try to win some games.' Though excited, he acknowledged the pressure that comes with a large audience: 'Not nervous, but just the crowd is different... there's going to be a lot of people there, a lot of eyes on me. ' But it's not just the college crowds he's preparing for. Kiyan has been intentionally shaping how the world sees him, on and off the court. Surprisingly, he wasn't active on social media until 2023. 'So like I never really had social media... I think I'm at a million [followers] in like two years,' he shared. The rapid growth came through a mix of on-court performance and high-profile family visibility. 'Being with my parents, being with people. .. that other people already know—I feel like that helped.' Kiyan Anthony On Building His Brand, His Own Legacy & Being Melo's Son Kiyan's digital presence is about more than basketball highlights. He uses Instagram to show his style and interests. 'Most athletes use Instagram just for their sport. But I feel like I use social media more for like the fashion side, more for the deals I'm getting... just so people don't, you know, fall in love with me on the court, but also have a connection with me off the court.' With his eye on long-term success, Kiyan has also been focusing on physical development. 'Really just the physical part, like just being in the weight room, getting stronger... me staying on the court is going to come,' he said, underscoring the balance between skill and stamina. Perhaps most importantly, Kiyan wants his name to stand on its own. 'It just automatically creates like my own name. So instead of being somebody's son, it's automatically like just me... I try to advocate for myself, just trying to create my own name and create my own lane.' Also Read: 'He's the face of the NBA': Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George shares bold declaration about Tyrese Haliburton amid Indiana Pacers' conference finals run Obviously, Kiyan is not wrong. Los Angeles Lakers veteran LeBron James' son, Bronny James, has been in the eyes of critics with nepotism allegations. Although Bronny has been making his case strong, trying to prove critics wrong, Kiyan is looking to avoid that altogether.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I will f*ck somebody up for my kid' — Carmelo Anthony's ex-wife La La Anthony was more serious about their son's basketball career than the NBA legend
Carmelo Anthony La La Anthony. Image via: Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony 's son, Kiyan Anthony , is on a mission to make his name in the basketball scene. However, in his journey and his evolution as a basketball player, La La has a bigger role than that of Carmelo. In an appearance at 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony, she shared details of her role in shaping Kiyan's basketball journey. La La Anthony once revealed that she has a bigger role in Kiyan's basketball journey than Carmelo Anthony La La Anthony has been the engine powering her son Kiyan Anthony's basketball journey. She previously revealed that she has been taking on a more intense role than even his father, NBA legend Carmelo Anthony. La La Anthony Gets Real on How She Is As A Basketball Mom Appearing on 7 PM in Brooklyn alongside Carmelo, La La spoke candidly about the emotional and demanding process of raising a young athlete. While many might assume Carmelo, with his years of NBA experience, would be the one pushing their son forward, La La revealed it's often been her holding Kiyan to the highest standard. "I'm way harder on him than his dad is," La La admitted. "There were times where Melo would just be like, 'It's going to happen. It's going to come.' And I'm like, 'But why isn't that happening now? I'm not seeing the growth.'" That frustration, she explained, came from a place of love and high expectations. Watching her son pour in long hours in the gym and not seeing immediate results was difficult. But it was Carmelo who reminded her to be patient. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Trend Lets Indians Access Benefits Up to ₹2,00,00,000 India News Learn More Undo He believed in the process, and as it turns out, he was right. 'All of a sudden, it just started clicking,' she said, reflecting on the moment when Kiyan's efforts began to show results on the court. 'Now we're seeing all the hard work and the hours pay off. But he works incredibly hard… he's my inspiration 'cause he works so hard.' La La has also been fiercely protective of her son, especially when she senses that others— referees, critics, or competitors— are unfairly targeting him because of who his father is. 'You'll fight anybody for your kid. I will f*ck somebody up for my kid. I don't play no games,' she said bluntly. 'Kiyan is always like, 'Mom, you got to calm down.' I don't play about my kid at all.' Still, she accepts it as part of the journey, even if it doesn't sit well with her. 'I know it comes with it,' she admitted, 'but yeah, I think any basketball mom would feel the same way.' Carmelo, meanwhile, took a more measured tone, praising Kiyan's natural pace and evolution as a player. 'Kai is a guy who picks the pace up... he's a boxer, he's trying the game out, he's feeling the game out,' he explained. Also Read: Rudy Gobert shares photo with son after high-profile split with Julia Bonilla amid her second pregnancy Interestingly, the difference of opinion of the former NBA couple was happening before Kiyan, who was also present in the episode, silently watching his parents' candid and sweet argument about him. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
ITV News
19-05-2025
- ITV News
Majority of young people sceptical of national approach to knife crime
More than 80% of young people in the UK are not convinced plans to make it harder to buy knives will reduce crime, new research has found. A survey of 1,030 people in the UK aged 16-24 found that 83% of respondents were concerned about the levels of youth violence in the country, while 46% said either they or someone they knew had been directly affected by the issue. Some 83% of those questioned said that, despite legislation aimed at making purchasing knives more difficult, they believed young people would find alternative ways to buy them, while 72% said the law focused on the symptoms rather than the causes of knife crime. The Government has announced a raft of measures to crack down on knife crime, including making retailers report bulk or suspicious sales to police, and increasing jail sentences to two years for selling weapons to children, or illegal blades such as zombie knives. The research, which questioned a nationally representative sample of people and was conducted by the Kiyan Prince Foundation and Savanta, also found that 71% viewed knife crime as a societal issue, as well as a criminal one, while 66% believed too much emphasis is placed on the violence itself, rather than its root causes. To address knife crime, 76% of those questioned called for greater investment in local mental health services, sport and social clubs, while 77% wanted greater employment opportunities. The release of the research coincides with the start of Knife Crime Awareness Week, and the 19th anniversary of the death of Kiyan Prince, a footballer for Queens Park Rangers' youth team. Kiyan, 15, was fatally stabbed when he intervened in a fight outside his school. His father, Mark Prince, the founder and chief executive of the Kiyan Prince Foundation, said: 'It is clear that the current approach to reducing youth violence is not working. 'Young people in this country face unprecedented challenges and we are not giving them adequate support. 'Without a coherent public health approach to this issue, it will not improve.' A review commissioned by the Home Office, published in February, found the lowest price offered by online retailers for a machete of more than 10in was £7.13, with most ranging between £20 and £40. The report also looked at the 'grey market', where blades are bought in bulk and resold illegally on social media or face to face. Under further measures announced by the Government, technology companies and individual executives will also face being collectively fined up to £70,000 each time a post relating to knife crime is not removed from their sites. A ban on ninja swords will come into force by summer, meaning it will be illegal to possess, sell, make or import the weapon from August 1.
Powys County Times
19-05-2025
- Powys County Times
Majority of young people sceptical of national approach to knife crime
More than 80% of young people in the UK are not convinced plans to make it harder to buy knives will reduce crime, new research has found. A survey of 1,030 people in the UK aged 16-24 found that 83% of respondents were concerned about the levels of youth violence in the country, while 46% said either they or someone they knew had been directly affected by the issue. Some 83% of those questioned said that, despite legislation aimed at making purchasing knives more difficult, they believed young people would find alternative ways to buy them, while 72% said the law focused on the symptoms rather than the causes of knife crime. The Government has announced a raft of measures to crack down on knife crime, including making retailers report bulk or suspicious sales to police, and increasing jail sentences to two years for selling weapons to children, or illegal blades such as zombie knives. The research, which questioned a nationally representative sample of people and was conducted by the Kiyan Prince Foundation and Savanta, also found that 71% viewed knife crime as a societal issue, as well as a criminal one, while 66% believed too much emphasis is placed on the violence itself, rather than its root causes. To address knife crime, 76% of those questioned called for greater investment in local mental health services, sport and social clubs, while 77% wanted greater employment opportunities. The release of the research coincides with the start of Knife Crime Awareness Week, and the 19th anniversary of the death of Kiyan Prince, a footballer for Queens Park Rangers' youth team. Kiyan, 15, was fatally stabbed when he intervened in a fight outside his school. His father, Mark Prince, the founder and chief executive of the Kiyan Prince Foundation, said: 'It is clear that the current approach to reducing youth violence is not working. 'Young people in this country face unprecedented challenges and we are not giving them adequate support. 'Without a coherent public health approach to this issue, it will not improve.' A review commissioned by the Home Office, published in February, found the lowest price offered by online retailers for a machete of more than 10in was £7.13, with most ranging between £20 and £40. The report also looked at the 'grey market', where blades are bought in bulk and resold illegally on social media or face to face. Under further measures announced by the Government, technology companies and individual executives will also face being collectively fined up to £70,000 each time a post relating to knife crime is not removed from their sites. A ban on ninja swords will come into force by summer, meaning it will be illegal to possess, sell, make or import the weapon from August 1.
