Keke Palmer rocked a flattering black corseted gown to the Black Music Coalition Gala in Beverly Hills, California, earlier this week. The outfit choice comes after facing criticism from her boyfriend, Darius Jackson, for her similarly revealing look at an Usher concert in Las Vegas in July.
“Wonderful time at the @bma_coalition Gala!” Palmer wrote on Instagram while sharing the look. “Thank you for allowing me to the be the recipient of the Social Impact Award. I didn’t think it could get any better until my sisters were the ones to hand me off the award! My heart is sooooo full. I THANK THEM SO MUCH FOR THEIR KIND WORDS!”
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)
Palmer went on to note that she met LL Cool J at the event and is still in shock. “I don’t have all the answers but I try my best and when I fail I get up and try again. To have a positive impact, if even a small one, is an honor to me. Thank you! Also, I met @llcoolj last night and I’m SHOOOOOOOOOOK.” Check out Palmer’s outfit from the night below.
Keke Palmer Rocks An Eye-Catching Gown To The Black Music Coalition Gala
As for Jackson’s aforementioned criticism, he went viral for complaining on Twitter that Palmer showcased her “booty cheeks” at Usher’s Vegas residency. “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. This is my family & my representation. I have standards & morals to what I believe. I rest my case,” he wrote at the time. The couple reportedly briefly split before reconciling at Palmer’s 30th birthday party.
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.
The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) will honor actress and singer Keke Palmer, producer Jermaine Dupri, and the late music executive Clarence Avant at their upcoming 2023 gala. The event, presented by Live Nation, aims to recognize individuals in Black music who have contributed to the industry and promoted equity within the music community. Giving […]
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.
As she approached her birthday, Keke Palmer’s Instagram followers saw her candidly reflecting on the blessings and lessons life has brought her lately in her posts. “This is why actions and feelings are so important. Sometimes words simply aren’t enough because they reduce things or expand them,” the mother of one wrote earlier in the month while explaining what it is that she loves about being a performer. “Experiencing a wide range of feelings through creative expression. That’s what is real to me. How it’s perceived is subjective, such is life!” Palmer shared.
Now that her 30th trip around the Sun has finally arrived, the black-haired beauty couldn’t be more excited to celebrate. To commemorate her big day she’s already uploaded two posts on Instagram, as well as a throwback photo on Twitter comparing the thirst traps she captured in her early 20s to the grown woman body she’s come into now that she’s embarking on a new decade.
“#DurrtyThirty,” Palmer wrote in the caption of her first IG post. “Being grateful is the KEY, so showing gratitude is always the move! I am blessed and grateful to see another year,” she further reflected. Another thing that has the Chicago native giving thanks is the health of her family, as well as the ability to step into her 30th year “by being [her] and being better.”
“To all my fellow Virgos keep being bold, gentle and true,” Keke advised those who share her sign. “Here’s to finding more balance in self-expression from personal and professional life. God Bless ,” she rounded out that post. In a more recent upload, the birthday girl skipped out on writing a caption and instead let her topless modelling do the talking.
Keep scrolling to see the professional photos that Keke Palmer had captured for her 30th birthday. Do you think Darius Jackson reacted negatively upon seeing his baby mama bare her body for the camera? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
In Hollywood, the future of child actors can be a very slippery slope. While some manage to emerge unscathed and free of the toxicities of the industry, others are not so lucky. Many factors can lead child actors to a downward spiral. Most of these are the pressures that come with fame at an early age.
Regardless, there have been child actors have become Hollywood royalty over the years. Whether they rose from the ashes of controversies or simply maintained their privacy, they are shining stars nonetheless. These former child actors have gone on to achieve success in Hollywood. Furthermore, they offer a wide range of interesting talents, benefiting multiple industries.
Tyler James Williams
Tyler James Williams started his career at just 4 years old, and just a few years later, he landed a recurring role on Saturday Night Live in 1999. By 2000, he appeared in 10 episodes of Sesame Street. Throughout his childhood, he continued to star in notable releases. However, he achieved great fame as Chris in the autobiographical sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. Williams has continued to enjoy a stellar acting career since. These days, he’s earning even more critical acclaim and recognition as Gregory Eddie in Abbot Elementary. This role gave him his first Golden Globe Award and an Emmy nomination.
Raven-Symoné
Raven-Symoné is one of the most recognized former child actors of all time. She began her career as a toddler, becoming a child model under Ford Models. Raven has had several high moments in her career since she was three. She joined The Cosby Show in its sixth season, staying until the series ended. After the show’s conclusion, she earned a space in Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper. At 15, Raven became tween and teen royalty after scoring the lead role in Disney Channel’s That’s So Raven. Her contributions to film and television are incredible. Nowadays, the actress, singer, and director reprises her role as Raven in Raven’s Home.
Brandy’s career was a success straight out of the gate. Before scoring a timeless, multi-platinum debut album, she ventured into acting. She starred in the sitcom Thea prior to her lead role in Moesha, solidifying her name in many Black American households. Brandy has been a star for much of her three-decade-long career. Whether acting or singing, she has continued to earn praise for her work. In 2022, Brandy signed with Motown Records before releasing her highly anticipated eighth studio album.
Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer is one of the most prolific former child actors ever. Since her breakthrough in the mid-2000s, she has been an unstoppable force. Palmer’s ventures today include a thriving acting career, a music career, a successful podcast, and more. She has earned significant critical acclaim over the years. Her performance in Akeelah and the Bee is often noted as one of the best acting showcases by a child actor. Today, the Emmy winner is now a mom, she still continues to gain a slew of fans with each endeavor. While she’s first and foremost an actress, Keke “Keep A Bag” Palmer has her foot in many baskets!
Yara Shahidi
Yara Shahidi was just nine years old when she starred alongside Eddie Murphy in Imagine That. After a series of guest roles, she received her most notable part as a member of the award-winning sitcom Black-ish. Shahidi has reprised her role as Zoey in Grown-ish since 2018. Like many other child actors, she started as a model, starring in numerous commercials. Besides the small screen, Shahidi has gained prominence for her political awareness and activism. She is also a Harvard graduate, studying Social Studies and African American Studies.
Zendaya
Zendaya kicked off her acting career on Disney Channel’s Shake It Up. There, she showed off her multiple talents. She has gone on to become one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars. Not only is she a successful actor, but she’s also a singer, performer, and rising fashion icon. Zendaya is set to star in the upcoming movie Challengers, which has garnered significant buzz. She is also heralded as one of few child actors to steer clear of controversy, often keeping her personal life private. Above all, Zendaya is one of the most prolific stars in Hollywood today.
Marsai Martin
In 2019, Marsai Martin became the youngest executive producer when she was 14. She starred alongside Issa Rae and Regina Hall in the fantasy-comedy Little. Martin’s career, like that of many child actors, began as a model. By 2014, she rose to prominence as the smart-mouthed and witty daughter Diane in the sitcom Black-ish. Her performance garnered widespread acclaim, quickly cementing her as a talent to watch. She further earned several NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance. Martin is currently executive producing the comedy series Saturdays, which airs on Disney Channel.
Keke Palmer is moving on too! After her boyfriend stated he is moving past their relationship, Keke Palmer hit the studio to preview new music. The Shade Room captured a preview of what’s in Keke’s music bag, and DaniLeigh joined her.
It’s a wrap for Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson‘s relationship. With Palmer’s appearance in Usher’s “Boyfriend” video moving across the timeline, a source of Jackson’s relayed to PEOPLE that the actor is moving on.
“He’s moved on,” the insider said. The insider also notes Jackson is looking to focus on his acting career and will continue to be a good father, “You don’t have to be in the same household to be good parents.”
The news comes as the “Boyfriend” video is trending online. Earlier this summer, Jackson spoke against a viral moment showing Palmer enjoying Usher’s residency. Jackson took offense to the moment and even blasted Palmer for her dress.
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