‘What a journey’ – Kenny Lattimore celebrates son KJ’s graduation
Katlego Sekhu
R&B singer Kenny Lattimore and his ex-wife Chante Moore are celebrating a major milestone for their son, KJ Lattimore, who graduated from college this past weekend.
Kenny Lattimore took to social media to express his pride and joy. “Congratulations to the now college grad @kjlattimore! Four years in the making!” he wrote. “It feels like yesterday my sister and I moved KJ into his dorm on this very campus. Today, my entire family and I watched him walk across that stage.”
He acknowledged the commitment it took to reach the milestone:
“Four years of prayer, encouragement, hard work, tuition payments, late-night calls, and sometimes tough love to keep him focused — and here we are. What a journey.” He also thanked Maryland Governor Wes Moore for delivering inspiring words to the graduates: “@govwesmoore thank you for your encouraging words to the graduates today! God is… Good!”
Adding to the emotional moment, KJ’s mother, Chante Moore, also shared a deep felt tribute.
“It’s happening RIGHT NOW!!! Come RAIN or come SHINE!! NO ONE CAN TAKE THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT AWAY FROM Y O U!!! 🎓💯🎓YOU DID IT!! My 22-year-old baby 💜 is graduating RIIIGHT NOWWW!!! My SON IS SHINING!! 🌟🥰🌟” she wrote.
Expressing gratitude for the community that helped make the day possible, Chante continued:
“I’m grateful for every single person who made this moment actually HAPPEN!! 🤯 THANK YOU JESUS!!!!” She also gave a shout-out to Stephen Grant Hill for capturing the perfect shot, adding, “IOU!”
Moore added, “Oh, my incredible son… The BEST is yet to come! Mamma loves you… from the very moment YOU were LIFE in my belly… to this very moment right NOW … 🎓 and ✨every ✨single ✨wonder-FILLED✨ moment in between. Party at our house when we get home!!!”
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