La La Anthony's Son Kiyan Thanks Her for Being His Valentine for 16 Years: 'Can't Express How Thankful I Am'

The former MTV veejay shares her son with ex Carmelo Anthony

La La Anthony is sharing the heartfelt message she got this Valentine's Day.

On Wednesday, the former MTV veejay 41, shared a video to her Instagram of the adorable note her 16-year-old son Kiyan gave her for the holiday.

"Mom, you have been my valentine for 16 years now...Thank you for everything you do words can't express how thankful I am to have to you in my life," the note read.

"LOVE YOU MOM. Your valentine, Kiyan."

In her caption, Anthony shared how touched she was by her son's card. "Nothing like being a boy mom 🥺❤️ HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! I hope your day was filled with all kinds love 😘😘😘😘."

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Related: La La Anthony on Son Kiyan's Growing Social Media Popularity: 'He's at Almost a Million Followers!' (Exclusive)

La La shares her son with ex Carmelo Anthony.

In December, the proud mom shared with PEOPLE that along with being a star basketball player, her son is also a rising star on social media.

"He's got almost a million followers!" she shared. "He's not addicted to posting or anything like that, but he loves to put up his highlights from games or his workout routines. It's important, especially now that he's starting to visit colleges. You want people to know what you're doing."

She added that Kiyan recently killed it at his first home game of the season.

"We all recently went to his first home game," she revealed of her and her ex-husband. "It was great — he got 26 points, so we were all really excited. We're always front and center when it comes to supporting him."

In March, the actress celebrated son Kiyan's 16th birthday by sharing an Instagram video of her teenager that featured photos of him from birth through the present day.

"My boy is 16 today! 😱😱I still can't really wrap my mind around having a 16 yr old," she wrote. "I always say I was blessed with a best friend and a son all in one."

Addressing Kiyan, she added, "You are my happiness. You are my motivation. You are my EVERYTHING. You have the most humble & kind heart ❤️You are the hardest worker and you are so focused & dedicated to your dream it's incredible to watch.

"Im honored to be your mom. I thank GOD for you everyday. Enjoy your bday & all the love. I have so many things planned for you today!!"

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