Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson attended Beyonce’s Renaissance World Tour stop at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on September 4th together. Jackson recorded Palmer joining in on Beyoncé’s “everybody on mute” challenge at the show in a video on his Instagram Story. The night out comes months after their rumored breakup.
In the clip, the two place their fingers over one another’s lips until Beyonce sings “Look around, it’s me and my crew, big energy,” before they break out into excitement. The two also posted themselves dancing to “Break My Soul.”
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 29: (L-R) Keke Palmer, Leo Jackson, and Darius Jackson attend the “Big Boss” Closing Night Screening during the 2023 Atlanta Film Festival at Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University on April 29, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/WireImage)
Before the night out, the relationship status of Jackson and Palmer had been up in the air throughout the summer. Back in July, Jackson took to social media to complain about the actress’ behavior at an Usher concert in Las Vegas. “We live in a generation where a man of the family doesn’t want the wife & mother to his kids to showcase booty cheeks to please others & he gets told how much of a hater he is,” he said at the time. “This is my family & my representation. I have standards & morals to what I believe. I rest my case.” Palmer began selling “I’M A MOTHA” merch afterward. Eventually, they began to make public appearances together again, with Jackson taking Palmer out for her 30th birthday in August.
Jackson and Palmer are far from the only celebrities who were in attendance at this week’s Beyonce concert. The Kardashian family also watched the legendary singer perform as did Jeff Bezos, Chris Rock, Hailey Bieber, and more. Beyonce also brought out Diana Ross and Kendrick Lamar to perform. Beyonce will wrap up the tour in Kansas City, next month.
Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson attended the Los Angeles stop of the Renaissance tour and appeared to be “Crazy in Love.” The two shared videos on Instagram participating in the Mute Challenge and more.
Palmer would also hit the timeline to show off her fit. “Had to go see my girl againnnn. Happy Birthday Beyonce!” Palmer wrote. “I’m just in the suite. Eating sweets. Being BEAT.”
There was no criticism from Jackson of the fit this time. You can see the posts below.
Keke Palmer has spent a significant part of her life in the spotlight. From the precocious but confident tween girl who commanded the screen to the versatile woman boasting numerous media endeavors, her star power has been evident, regardless of her eggs in multiple baskets. Yet, another way she’s made significant headlines is through her relationship with Darius Jackson.
Indeed, the Nickelodeon alumna has kept her romantic relationships confidential throughout her career. Her hold on her privacy was so airtight that all the public had were speculations and rumors. However, that changed in 2021 when Palmer openly showcased her relationship with Jackson. The pair share a son now, and although there’s been some drama, things seem to be positive once again.
Keke Palmer & Darius Jackson Meet
PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 02: (L-R) Darius Daulton Jackson and Keke Palmer attend the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Los Angeles at Will Rogers State Historic Park on October 02, 2021 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images)
Darius Jackson was not a very popular internet personality before he began dating Keke Palmer. Nonetheless, he had access to high-profile events because of his brother, actor Sarunas Jackson. Sarunas and Palmer both starred in HBO’s Insecure. Later, Darius met Palmer at a Memorial Day party hosted by Issa Rae and Diddy in 2021. Very little is known about Jackson’s early life. However, he started making a name for himself as a fitness trainer by the time he met Palmer. He was also reportedly looking to pursue a career in sports media. Consequently, he has since been involved in entertainment as well. Following their introduction at the party, the pair began a romantic relationship.
Keke officially announced their relationship in August 2021 in a since-deleted Instagram post. The first few months of their relationship were filled with public declarations of love and appreciation. Fans got an unprecedented view into Palmer’s relationship, something they had never enjoyed before. The two lovebirds unabashedly shared photos and videos of their time together. While it was admittedly still limited, it was a kind of access Palmer had never given the general public.
All of a sudden, by the spring of 2022, these affectionate posts were deleted from both accounts. Naturally, this development stirred rumors that the two had broken up. However, Palmer cleared them up. By late 2022, a new story stemmed about Keke Palmer being pregnant and hiding a baby bump. She finally addressed the rumors during her opening monologue on Saturday Night Live.
“There’s some rumors going around. People have been in my comments saying, ‘Keke’s having a baby, Keke’s pregnant,’ and I wanna set the record straight—I am!” she said, unbuttoning her jacket to reveal her baby bump. Social media went ablaze afterward, congratulating the actress on her forthcoming baby. This also renewed public interest in Darius Jackson, further pushing his celebrity profile forward.
Palmer and Jackson welcomed their son, Leodis Jackson, on February 25, 2023. The couple announced his birth in a cute Instagram post. She recounted bits of her relationship with Jackson and topped up the caption with a joke. “Born during Black History Month, with a name to match!” she wrote. Afterward, the pair went quiet on social media, back to maintaining their privacy. Save for essential posts, they rarely took to Instagram, supposedly enjoying their time together as new parents.
“You A Mom” Debacle & Alleged Breakup
Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson put their differences aside to celebrate her 30th birthday. pic.twitter.com/XUglPMDalN
In July 2023, Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson made headlines again. However, the situation was far from positive. Months after the birth of their son, Palmer was gradually integrating back into mainstream media. The Nope actress had previously made a few public appearances, often thanking her baby for her voluptuous figure postpartum. In the same vein, fans on social media created a running gag about Palmer’s fuller physique due to her baby weight. However, after videos of Palmer at Usher’s Las Vegas Residency went viral, Jackson publicly shamed her outfit.
Jackson openly called out Palmer in a tweet, which he has since deleted. Keke responded in a post of her own, quickly garnering support from fans. Similarly, breakup rumors began to swirl. The indirect interaction generated wild media buzz and sparked multiple debates online. There was also palpable tension in the air about whether or not the two would remain together.
Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson together at the Renaissance World Tour last night. pic.twitter.com/2oyOesVog4
Numerous outlets soon carried that the two had parted ways and were no longer in a romantic relationship. However, on her 30th birthday, Keke Palmer was live on Instagram, with Jackson by her side. There’s no confirmation whether they’re back together or cordial and co-parenting. The pair were having lunch together and conversing quite freely, disproving rumors that they were on bad terms. Later, the two were photographed enjoying Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour stop in Los Angeles.
Since Darius Jackson put her on blast for wearing a sheer Givenchy dress to Usher’s Las Vegas Residency earlier this summer, Keke Palmer has avoided speaking on the status of her relationship. Because they share a months-old son, we knew that the actress and her co-parent would remain a part of each other’s lives no matter if they’re together romantically or not. For some time, it seemed as though they had begun moving on from each other, however, on Palmer’s 30th birthday, the pair went Live on Instagram together to share how they were celebrating as a family unit.
Besides spending time with Jackson and their son, Leodis, the former child star also spent her big day sharing sexy new photos on IG. Since becoming a mother, Keke has been embracing the curvier body she finds herself in, and her birthday felt like the perfect occasion to show it off. After admiring her hourglass figure, some eagle-eyed fans happened to notice that the Chicago native appears to have her baby daddy’s birthday – January 21 – tattooed on her body.
As evidence of how deep Leo’s parent’s bond really runs, fans have been reacting to the realization that Palmer and Jackson may have quietly been together all this time. “Social media was divided over this whole situation and they were over there living their best life ,” one person wrote.
“The breakup was in y’all’s heads real bad ,” another user chimed in. Elsewhere, others suggested that there was real drama over the Usher situation, but after talking through it, they agreed it would be best to make a bag off of the situation.
Keep scrolling to see what social media users are saying about Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson’s birthday behaviour. What are your thoughts on the new parents working through their issues (and using them to secure the bag)? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Keke Palmer turned 30 years old today (August 26), and celebrated with some sultry online snaps amid many well-wishes online. However, it looks like she also met up to eat with her boyfriend (who we don’t know if is already her ex or not), Darius Jackson. If you haven’t heard the news by now, the two were the subject of much social media discussion after he criticized the entertainer’s outfit choice for an Usher residency concert. That prompted a lot of debate on social media and a lot of speculation on whether they’re still together, as they’ve said very little of the disagreement. Moreover, it looks like their link-up for Keke’s 30th might hold some answers.
Furthermore, Keke Palmer thanks Darius for doing something special for her on her birthday. At one point in their conversation, they spoke on Virgos, which led Jackson to say the following: “My mom’s a Virgo, my brother’s a Virgo, my best friend’s a Virgo, my grandma’s a Virgo, my…” Then, they looked at each other, seemingly puzzled as to how he should refer to the actress. “My partner in crime’s a Virgo,” he concluded while looking exasperatedly at the camera.
In addition, he had a relatively dry message for the now 30-year-old. “Happy Birthday to a one of a kind being. Hoping your 30s bring you many joys and triumphs!” Darius Jackson expressed on social media. Of course, this and their demeanor in the Instagram Live clip has led many to believe that they are split up following all the drama, and many outlets reported this meet-up as such. Still, Jackson stated that a lot that’s been said about him online isn’t true, and other fans think that this was all a big publicity stunt and that they’re still together.
After all, Usher’s music video for “Boyfriend” literally features the Nope star and centers around a similar narrative to this one. Maybe this was all a ruse, or just a pretty complicated but still capitalized-upon moment. Either way, it seems like there’s still a lot to uncover and unpack in this couple turmoil, and that’ll be the case until someone officially speaks out. On that note, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson.
Last month, Keke Palmer and the father of her child made headlines, after he decided to weigh in on an outfit she wore to Usher’s concert. The father of one, Darius Jackson, appeared to shame Palmer for her attire, reminding her “you a mom.” He was immediately hit was an overwhelming amount of backlash for the comment, but instead of apologizing, he doubled down. Jackson criticized this generation for being upset that he commented on the mother of his son showcasing her “booty cheeks.”
He cited his own “standards and morals,” claiming he was within his rights to do so. The backlash continued, however, with countless social media users and celebrities chiming in on the drama. Palmer has yet to seriously address the controversy publicly. Fans were then shocked when it was announced this week that Palmer will be starring in Usher’s new music video. The “Boyfriend” video is a nod to the viral drama, and who better to star in it than her. Later reports suggested that Jackson had shared his thoughts on the music video, claiming to be “unbothered.”
Reportedly, a source told People “Darius is focused on an acting career and wants to put the drama behind him.” They also noted “You don’t have to be in the same household to be good parents.” The alleged source added that “He’s moved on.” It appears as though the source’s statements can’t be confirmed, however, as Jackson claims that he hasn’t spoken on it. “I haven’t spoken to anyone about anything or gave permission to anyone to speak for me,” he explained. “So all these sites & post about me making any type of statement is false.”
It seems like Palmer is making the most of the unfortunate fallout, getting an opportunity to work with one of her inspirations. “You have been killing it all my life. As a true lover of the arts, your talent and craftsmanship are a rare combination that I aspire to achieve as a performer,” she wrote of Usher. “You are a living legend who is worthy of awe! Thank you for encouraging me and seeing me as the entertainer I am.”
Usher’s “My Way” residency in Las Vegas will officially wrap up later this year. He just announced a final 12 dates for the closing run of performances beginning on November 3 and running until the final show on December 2. The residency has been going on since July of 2023 at Park MGM. The ticket sales have tied layers of release starting later today and running until August 25 when they go on sale to the entire public.
The Vegas residency surprisingly became the focal point of one of the biggest pop culture scandals of the summer. Last month, Keke Palmer attended one of Usher’s shows in an outfit that her then boyfriend Darius Jackson found a bit too revealing. The pair went public with their disagreement over Palmer’s outfit choices which let dozens of celebrities and hundreds of fans to weigh in. The scandal lasted for weeks and ultimately resulted in the pair reportedly splitting up recently.
Usher hasn’t been shy about addressing the scandal and his own role in it. Earlier this month when reflecting on the whole thing he didn’t take sides or declare much. “We just keep it light” he said when asked about the scandal in an interview. He addressed things a bit more head on with his new single “Boyfriend.” In the lyrics he plays the role of the guy that girls’ boyfriends are asking about. Fittingly for the music video, he got Keke Palmer to play opposite him as the pair have a chance encounter in Las Vegas once again.
The release of that song followed Usher confirming he has a new album on the way. The era kicked off with the release of his single “Good Good” alongside Summer Walker and 21 Savage. The song immediately made waves reaching number 68 on the Hot 100. What do you think of Usher ending his Las Vegas residency? Let us know in the comment section below.
Usher’s “My Way” residency in Las Vegas will officially wrap up later this year. He just announced a final 12 dates for the closing run of performances beginning on November 3 and running until the final show on December 2. The residency has been going on since July of 2023 at Park MGM. The ticket sales have tied layers of release starting later today and running until August 25 when they go on sale to the entire public.
The Vegas residency surprisingly became the focal point of one of the biggest pop culture scandals of the summer. Last month, Keke Palmer attended one of Usher’s shows in an outfit that her then boyfriend Darius Jackson found a bit too revealing. The pair went public with their disagreement over Palmer’s outfit choices which let dozens of celebrities and hundreds of fans to weigh in. The scandal lasted for weeks and ultimately resulted in the pair reportedly splitting up recently.
Usher hasn’t been shy about addressing the scandal and his own role in it. Earlier this month when reflecting on the whole thing he didn’t take sides or declare much. “We just keep it light” he said when asked about the scandal in an interview. He addressed things a bit more head on with his new single “Boyfriend.” In the lyrics he plays the role of the guy that girls’ boyfriends are asking about. Fittingly for the music video, he got Keke Palmer to play opposite him as the pair have a chance encounter in Las Vegas once again.
The release of that song followed Usher confirming he has a new album on the way. The era kicked off with the release of his single “Good Good” alongside Summer Walker and 21 Savage. The song immediately made waves reaching number 68 on the Hot 100. What do you think of Usher ending his Las Vegas residency? Let us know in the comment section below.
Usher’s “My Way” residency in Las Vegas will officially wrap up later this year. He just announced a final 12 dates for the closing run of performances beginning on November 3 and running until the final show on December 2. The residency has been going on since July of 2023 at Park MGM. The ticket sales have tied layers of release starting later today and running until August 25 when they go on sale to the entire public.
The Vegas residency surprisingly became the focal point of one of the biggest pop culture scandals of the summer. Last month, Keke Palmer attended one of Usher’s shows in an outfit that her then boyfriend Darius Jackson found a bit too revealing. The pair went public with their disagreement over Palmer’s outfit choices which let dozens of celebrities and hundreds of fans to weigh in. The scandal lasted for weeks and ultimately resulted in the pair reportedly splitting up recently.
Usher hasn’t been shy about addressing the scandal and his own role in it. Earlier this month when reflecting on the whole thing he didn’t take sides or declare much. “We just keep it light” he said when asked about the scandal in an interview. He addressed things a bit more head on with his new single “Boyfriend.” In the lyrics he plays the role of the guy that girls’ boyfriends are asking about. Fittingly for the music video, he got Keke Palmer to play opposite him as the pair have a chance encounter in Las Vegas once again.
The release of that song followed Usher confirming he has a new album on the way. The era kicked off with the release of his single “Good Good” alongside Summer Walker and 21 Savage. The song immediately made waves reaching number 68 on the Hot 100. What do you think of Usher ending his Las Vegas residency? Let us know in the comment section below.
The effervescent energy of Lauren Keyana “Keke” Palmer burst onto the scene at a tender age, lighting up the screen with a talent that belied her years. Born in 1993 in the heartland of Illinois, her love affair with the arts began with a performance at a local Chicago stage before she reached the age of ten. Television soon beckoned, and Keke’s appearances on Cold Case and ER began a career destined for brilliance. A leading role in the film Akeelah and the Bee became her crowning glory as a child actor. The accolades were just the first verse of a song still being written, with Keke Palmer’s net worth now striking a rich note at $7.5 million in 2023, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
The Palmer Playbook: Career Highlights & Accolades
Keke Palmer, winner Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for “Akeelah and the Bee”. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Keke’s transition from child prodigy to acclaimed actress has been a masterclass in evolution. The lead role in the Nickelodeon series True Jackson, VP not only made her a household name but also one of the youngest people to ever have their own show. Her shining moments on Scream Queens and as the first Black American Cinderella on Broadway are mere highlights of a resume that continues to expand. From acting to singing, hosting to voice-overs, Keke’s playbook is filled with triumphs that have seen her talent bloom across various genres.
Beyond The Camera’s Gaze: Personal Life & Highlights
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 29: (L-R) Keke Palmer, Leo Jackson, and Darius Jackson. Attend the “Big Boss” Closing Night Screening during the 2023 Atlanta Film Festival. At Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University on April 29, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/WireImage)
Keke’s vibrant personality isn’t confined to the roles she plays. A vociferous advocate for mental health awareness and an influential voice in social activism, her off-screen life is as compelling as her on-screen presence. Her autobiography, I Don’t Belong to You: Quiet the Noise and Find Your Voice, is a manifesto for self-empowerment. Relationships, family, and friendships all contribute to a narrative that sees Keke as a woman, an artist, and a force of nature. Further, in February 2023, Keke gave birth to her first child, a son she shares with actor Darius Jackson.
The Keke Konnection: Business Ventures & Philanthropy
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 18: Keke Palmer attends the world premiere of Universal Pictures’ “NOPE”. At TCL Chinese Theatre on July 18, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto Rodriguez/Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
Keke’s Midas touch extends to the world of business and philanthropy. A cosmetics line, collaborations with fashion brands, and astute investments showcase her business acumen. But it’s her philanthropic efforts that truly resonate with the Keke brand. Active involvement in charities, advocacy for better education, and outreach programs for the underprivileged underline a commitment to making a difference. Keke’s connection with her community is more than a hashtag; it’s a philosophy weaving through her career, activism, and life.
Conclusion
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 10: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Keke Palmer visits SiriusXM Studios. On February 10, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Bonnie Biess/Getty Images)
The tale of Keke Palmer dances across the stage and screen with a grace and vitality that captivates. Her journey is a colorful tapestry woven with threads of talent, determination, creativity, and compassion. Keke’s story is a symphony of success from her early years lighting up the screen to her current reign as a queen of diverse arts.
Her net worth, though impressive, is a mere financial footnote to a life rich in achievements, influence, and inspiration. In a world often monochrome in its celebrity narratives, Keke Palmer’s life is a vibrant painting, a melody that continues to enchant, and a story that resonates with a generation that seeks more than just fame. Her essence, captured in her roles, music, words, and deeds, is a testament to a star that shines with a light all its own.
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