La La and Carmelo Anthony divorce — La La Anthony and Carmelo Anthony have officially finalized their divorce, bringing an end to a marriage that lasted more than a decade. The former couple, who share 19-year-old son Kiyan Carmelo Anthony, settled their divorce on Nov. 4, according to court documents obtained by E! News. The dissolution comes five years after La La filed to end the marriage in 2021, citing irreconcilable differences.
From Reconciliation to Final Settlement
The pair initially separated in 2017, briefly reconciled in 2018, and then moved forward with the divorce filing in 2021. Both parties signed affidavits agreeing to the terms, leading to the issuance of a certificate of dissolution. Child support was not a factor in the final settlement because Kiyan had already turned 18 before the divorce was finalized. However, a qualified medical child support order remains pending, which would require that Kiyan be enrolled in a parent’s health care plan.
A Relationship That Began in 2003
La La and Carmelo’s romance started in 2003 after the retired NBA star asked mutual friend DJ Clue to introduce him to the MTV personality. They married and remained together for 11 years before the split. During their initial separation in 2017, Carmelo welcomed a daughter, Genesis Harlo Anthony, with ex Mia Angel Burks.
Public Pressure and Co-Parenting
In a 2022 appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, La La reflected on how public scrutiny affected their marriage. She noted that living in New York under constant attention made things complicated and that, in hindsight, it marked the beginning of the marriage’s decline.
Despite the divorce, both parents have emphasized their commitment to co-parenting Kiyan. La La told E! News in 2023 that Kiyan remains the center of everything and that they want to show him a family built on love and respect. Carmelo is currently dating model Racquel Smith, while La La has been romantically linked to Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and entrepreneur Bear Da Prince.
What the Finalization Means
The settlement closes a long chapter for the Brooklyn natives, who have now formally ended their marriage. With the certificate of dissolution granted, the remaining matter is the pending medical support order, which will ensure Kiyan’s health coverage. The Anthonys join a growing list of celebrity couples who have finalized divorces after extended separations, but their focus remains on their son as they move forward separately.
