If there’s one thing La La Anthony takes pride in, it’s how grounded her son, Kiyan, has turned out to be. In a recent appearance on SoFi’s Richer Lives series, the actress and entrepreneur opened up about parenting, her career journey, and the values she’s passed on to her son. One of those values? Financial responsibility. “We never like overindulged him in anything,” La La said with a smile, clearly proud of the young man he’s become. But there comes a twist! Twist of 50 grand! But how could that be?
La La gushed about Kiyan’s money mindfulness. “He doesn’t want a lot of things,” she said. “He cares about giving back. He cares about helping people.” She even shared that when she surprises him with gifts, he often responds with, “Mom, why’d you buy this hoodie? It cost this much money. That’s too much.” It’s the kind of maturity most parents dream of, and La La credits it to making sure he “understood the value of things” from a young age.
But even the most responsible teens can shock you now and then, and Carmelo‘s son did just that. During the same sit-down, La La revealed that her son, the very same kid who questions a pricey hoodie, “actually spent $50,000 on a Mother’s Day surprise!” Kiyan leveraged DoorDash for an unforgettable celebration. And while the number may raise eyebrows, La La couldn’t help but laugh, adding that she didn’t see it coming at all, but he wanted to make it special. It was from the heart.
This wasn’t just any splurge, it was a labor of love. Kiyan went all out, surprising La La with a giant rose bag that spelled “La La” in white flowers. Inside the massive arrangement were her favorite treats, from Snickers and Kit Kat bars to Sephora beauty items. The emotional peak arrived in the campaign Q&A, when Kiyan asked, “How do you feel watching me grow up and chase my dreams?” La La, visibly emotional, replied, “I’m always proud of you. Always.”
Kiyan’s $50,000 DoorDash Surprise That Melted Hearts
In a Mother’s Day spectacle that blended lavish scale with genuine emotion, 18-year-old Kiyan Anthony quietly dropped a staggering $50,000 bill on a DoorDash-powered surprise for his mom, La La Anthony, during SoFi’s Richer Lives campaign. He kicked off the moment by unveiling a custom-made, giant red rose bag—each bloom meticulously arranged to spell out “LA LA” in white petals—all orchestrated through DoorDash’s premium event service.
Inside the floral creation, Kiyan packed La La’s favorite indulgences. From Snickers and Kit Kat bars to a selection of Sephora beauty minis—alongside a heartfelt handwritten note. La La shared the reveal on Instagram, gushing, “He thought of everything…The flowers, the snacks, the little beauty items—I was blown away,” as the clip racked up tons of views.
Kiyan—fresh off his commitment to Syracuse University—already shows his mother’s heart as much as his father’s athleticism. He recently played in the Iverson Classic, but this Mother’s Day surprise showed another side of him. “He’s thoughtful,” La La Anthony shared. “He doesn’t just spend for no reason—he wanted to do this for me.”
Although La La stressed frugality, this gift didn’t feel flashy. She said, “This was the one time I didn’t care how much it cost—because it came from the most genuine place.” It wasn’t just about a brand deal or a flashy gift. It was a son trying to say thank you in the biggest way he knew how.
As a single mom post-split, La La never doubted Kiyan would make her proud.. “I’m the person that everyone in my family calls. I don’t have anyone to call,” she said on Richer Lives. “But I don’t mind it. It comes with all the blessings I’ve been given.” One of those blessings? A son who knows how to surprise his mom, even if it costs $50,000.
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