Big Bossisn’t just the title of Keke Palmer’s May album and accompanying film. It also describes her lifestyle. Palmer attended Usher’s July 4 concert, as part of his ongoing Las Vegas residency, and she chronicled how much fun she had on her Instagram Story. Palmer danced and sang along to “My Boo,” but her reported real-life boo, Darius Jackson, seemingly wasn’t too happy back home.
A fan-taken video circulated on Twitter by RNB RADAR shows Palmer hugging and slow-dancing with Usher as he sings “There Goes My Baby,” eventually showing off her own voice. A Twitter account believed to be Jackson’s quoted it, writing, “It’s the outfit tho.. you a mom.”
In a separate post, Jackson wrote, “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.”
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.
Palmer has not publicly acknowledged the comments, and Jackson’s Instagram account has no traces of similar commentary. Page Sixreached out to Palmer’s representation for comment but, as of this writing, hasn’t heard back.
The father of Keke Palmer’s child, Darius Jackson, recently shared some controversial thoughts on his partner’s clothing choices. Yesterday, Palmer shared various clips where she’s seen attending an Usher performance. In one of the clips, she’s seen rocking a black bodysuit under a sheer dress. Fans loved watching Palmer living it up at the concert, but Jackson had other ideas. He made it clear that he wasn’t thrilled with her attire, telling her “you a mom.”
After sharing his thoughts on Palmer’s outfit choice, Jackson received a great deal of backlash on social media. Many users feel as though he was out of line to criticize the 29-year-old for dressing in a way that makes her feel confident. Several others also weighed in, claiming that citing Palmer’s motherhood as a reason for her to avoid looking sexy is misguided. “The moment men start seeing woman as mother figures they forget that they have any duality outside of that and thing they can’t be multifaceted,” one Twitter user writes. They also say, “Keke Palmer better drop his hating a*s.” Amid the backlash, Jackson has taken to social media again to respond.
“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,” Jackson wrote today (July 5) on social media. He then went on to say, “This is my family & my representation.” “I have standards & morals to what I believe,” he adds, “I rest my case.” Jackson coming to the defense of his actions did little to silence users who feel as though his comments were wrong. Palmer has yet to weigh in.
Earlier this week, Palmer also expressed being distrustful of the U.S. government, claiming that she’s “had enough.” She later mentioned the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Affirmative Action, saying that the way things are being run “isn’t working.”
Keke Palmer recently hopped on social media to weigh in on the current state of America. Palmer expressed her distrust for the United States’ government, claiming that the way things are being run just “isn’t working.” “As a millennial l I’ve had enough,” she captioned the clip.
“It just gets to a point where we just don’t even have trust in the government anymore,” Palmer expresses in the clip. She continues, “People want us to be involved and want us to be engaged and we’d like to, but […] it’s hard to be involved and engaged when there’s so much distrust.” She then goes on to share her disappointment over some recent decisions made by the government. “How are y’all overturning Roe v. Wade?,” she asks, “How are y’all overturning Affirmative Action?” At this point, are we about to be segregated again?,” Palmer wonders.
Recently Palmer also claimed she had been discriminated against at an airport. “Breast milk discrimination at the Houston airport ruined my mood,” she wrote on Twitter. “I should’ve popped my tit out right then,” she continued, “because the discretion and comfort of pumping is thwarted with threats to throw out over 16oz my babies food?!?!!! Why is that not a crime?? I’M A MOTHER for crying out loud.” Earlier this year, Palmer had her son with Darius Jackson, Leodis.
In May, Palmer dropped her new album, Big Boss. The LP is also accompanied by a film, which is over 40 minutes long. Just after the release, she did an interview with PEOPLE where she discussed sexism in the music industry. “We know bad things happen in all of them, but it’s almost like the acting world represents a union and the music industry represents non-union,” she explained. Palmer went on to say, “With music, it’s like everybody is being paid, and everybody’s a crooked cop. So, it seems like nothing will ever really come to a head.”
Keke Palmer may be 29, and a MOTHER (as she so often loves to remind people), but that doesn’t stop her from participating in TikTok challenges. In fact, her latest video finds the Disney alum dancing along with her infant son while Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj’s “Barbie World” plays. Rapping along with some of the Trinidadian’s latest bars, Palmer picks up her quickly growing little boy and carries him while expertly continuing to perform for the camera.
Not only are the Chicago native’s multitasking and lip-syncing skills on point but she’s also left us impressed with her outfit of choice. Palmer showed off her snatched body in a Canadian tuxedo made of dark wash denim. “My son told me to stay on y’all neck,” she wrote in her caption, crediting Leo with her unwavering confidence. “See you at Broccoli Fest ,” Keke added, generating excitement for her next performance.
Somewhere in between becoming a mother and continuing to carry out all of her other duties as a celebrity, the multi-talent found time to put together a visual project called Big Boss. Palmer has always had a talent for singing, though the industry failed to allow her to blossom outside her acting career throughout her younger years. On her latest work it’s more evident than ever that the Jump In! actress has found her voice – and she definitely isn’t afraid to use it at this stage in her career.
Parenthood comes with its share of ups and downs, but definitely one of Keke Palmer’s favourite parts so far has been her transformed body. The former child star has frequently thanked her little one for the natural BBL – as has his father, who’s been regularly showing Keke off on his profile. See some of the latest content at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Summer Walker and Lil Meech are one of the newer celebrity couples we’ve seen take their romance public and the time since has been filled with plenty of drama for them both. Thankfully they’ve mostly handled it in stride, however, a recent situation clearly put some tension between them. Last week, yet another Instagram personality posted up wearing the BMF actor’s chain, leading Walker to DM her for a quick interrogation session. While she told the R&B singer that she’s never met Meech, and was given the chance to wear his necklace while hanging out with security, the woman later exposed the Florida native with more receipts.
Things certainly didn’t look good for him, but the 23-year-old seems to have worked through the situation with Walker. We’ve seen them snapping selfies together as per usual in recent days, and while they’re Over It, the internet isn’t ready to stop talking about the hot gossip. During a recent chat with her boyfriend, Darius Jackson, and her mother, Keke Palmer revealed how she would’ve handled the situation in the mother of three’s place. “She’s not even getting on the line with me,” the former child star responded when Jackson asked how his girlfriend would react to another woman wearing his Eagles jersey.
“I’m not talking to nobody,” Palmer continued. “I don’t care, she could be standing next to you in a picture. I’m blind, I’m Stevie Wonder to the bulls**t. Whatever we going through, we talking about that like… In the closet,” she told listeners as her co-hosts cackled. When Keke’s mom asked how she would react to another woman approaching her with allegations about her man being unfaithful, her daughter said, “And I saw your man! I didn’t wanna bring it up, but since we bringing it up, have you checked with him? And then we’ll laugh and move on because they’ll know I’m not playing at that point.”
As the clip comes to an end, Keke’s mom drops a wise truth bomb – “You don’t have to talk about your man or your money.” If you were Summer Walker, how would you have handled the latest situation with Lil Meech’s chain? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
The 2023 BET Awards are only a few days away, and the nominations are out. On the 25th of June, the ceremony will be held in Los Angeles, California at the Microsoft Theater. Although a host is yet to be announced, one should be revealed within the next couple of days. However, one major category that’s garnered attention is that of the Best Actress.
At the previous year’s ceremony, the number of nominees increased from six to nine, but the number has been brought down to seven in 2023. Currently holding the title is Zendaya, who won for her roles in HBO’s Euphoria and Spider-Man: No Way Home. First-time nominees include Abbot Elementary’s standout star Janelle James, as well as Keke Palmer for her star-elevating turn in the Western horror movie, Nope.
The competition is as tight as ever. Regardless, here are all the seven nominees up for Best Actress at the 2023 BET Awards.
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett has already made history as the first MCU actor to earn an acting award at major awards ceremonies. So it’s no surprise that she’s once again earned another nod at the upcoming BET Awards. Bassett’s nomination for Best Actress officially makes her the most nominated woman in the history of the category. She has been up for the trophy eleven times in the past, and this year marks her twelfth time.
Unfortunately, she’s yet to snag the award, but her recent win streak might spell a different tale this year. In addition to her work as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Basset’s nod also recognizes her work in television. Her leading role as Sergeant Athena Grant-Nash on the procedural drama 9-1-1 has been continuously commended.
Last year, Coco Jones earned her first Best Actress nod at the BET Awards. This was thanks to her fabulous reimagination of Hilary Banks in Bel-Air. Jones has received widespread acclaim for her portrayal of the character. She has served to introduce the character to a new generation of viewers while maintaining the spunk of the original. Besides the Best Actress nod, Jones is also up for the 2023 BET Awards for Best New Artist and Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, due to her stellar year as a musician.
Janelle James has been making people laugh for decades, but her breakthrough role on Abbott Elementary has been truly exceptional. James stars as Principal Ava in the comedy mockumentary, and her hilarious role has been constantly praised by fans and critics alike. 2023 marks James’ first Best Actress nomination at the BET Awards. As Abbott Elementary has already been renewed for a third season, there are probably a couple more nods for the actress in the future.
Janelle Monáe‘s first Best Actress nomination at the BET Awards came in 2017. Her brilliant performance in the biographical drama Hidden Figures was greatly praised. She lost the award to her co-star, Taraji P. Henson, but this year, she’s up for the trophy once again for her performance in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. In the movie, Monáe won the audience and critics over by playing the role of twin sisters Helen and Andi. Her contrasting performance was a standout in the film.
Keke Palmer has received her first-ever Best Actress nomination at the 2023 BET Awards. This recognition comes as a result of her highly acclaimed role in the Jordan Peele horror, Nope. Palmer played Emerald Haywood, the curious, outspoken sister of OJ Haywood, played by Daniel Kaluuya. Their unique performances were praised, with Palmer singled out for her incredible talents on screen. Furthermore, her voice acting on the animated series Human Resources was also lauded and is also part of why she’s up for the trophy.
With seven nods for Best Actress, Viola Davis is one of the most nominated women in the history of the BET Awards. She won in 2012 for her roles in Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, as well as The Help. Davis is one of the most awarded actresses of her generation. It’s no surprise that her performance in epic drama The Woman King has garnered yet another nod.
Davis worked tirelessly to get in warrior shape for her role in the film, and she completely knocked it out of the park. While she has earned nods for her acting in film, the bulk of her nominations are thanks to her stellar performance in the legal drama How to Get Away With Murder.
Zendaya is currently the Best Actress holder at the BET Awards. Her win in 2022 came as a result of her gritty, emotional performance in the HBO teen drama, Euphoria. Coupled with that, her role in Spider-Man: No Way Home was also recognized. Although Euphoria has enjoyed its fair share of criticisms since its premiere, Zendaya’s acting has constantly been on the receiving end of praise.
Any mother out there knows that pumping breast milk for your child can be an arduous task, and one that airport security seems to have little regard for according to Keke Palmer. Moreover, the entertainer recently claimed on Twitter that she was a victim of “breast milk discrimination” at a Houston airport. According to TSA regulations and what we know of her testimony, it seems that the issue arose from the amount of breast milk permitted in carry-on baggage. Currently, quantities greater than 100 milliliters can pass through carry-ons just fine, yet she faced some pushback at the screening.
“Breast milk discrimination at the Houston airport ruined my mood,” Keke Palmer shared. “I should’ve popped my tit out right then because the discretion and comfort of pumping is thwarted with threats to throw out over 16oz my babies food?!?!!! Why is that not a crime?? I’M A MOTHER for crying out loud,” she concluded with some crying emojis. For those unaware, Palmer just recently became a mother, giving birth to her son with Darius Jackson, Leodis, back in February of this year.
Keke Palmer Calls Out Airport For Almost Making Her Throw Out Breast Milk
Breast milk discrimination at the Houston airport ruined my mood. I should’ve popped my tit out right then because the discretion and comfort of pumping is thwarted with threats to throw out over 16oz my babies food?!?!!! Why is that not a crime??
In other news, the 29-year-old recently released her first album in over a decade, Big Boss, which is also a visual album and her directorial debut. One of the many themes discussed on the album is the issue of sexual assault, abuse, and violent culture in the music industry, which she expanded on in an interview with People magazine. “We know bad things happen in all of them, but it’s almost like the acting world represents a union and the music industry represents non-union,” Keke Palmer remarked. “It’s happening in the actor world but eventually, it’s going to come to a damn halt. Somebody’s going to get called out. Something’s going to happen. At some point, we’re going to come to some kind of understanding.
“With music, it’s like everybody is being paid, and everybody’s a crooked cop,” she continued. “So, it seems like nothing will ever really come to a head. It almost feels like it’s a coming-of-age story for a woman. Being a woman is like, ‘Damn, the biggest mistake you can make is trusting somebody.’ Damn, I just shouldn’t have trusted someone? I wish that there was more that we could do. But it seems like we can’t even really expect for people to respect our boundaries.” For the latest updates and news on Keke Palmer’s many endeavors, check back inn with HNHH.
Visual albums have always been an engaging yet fleeting creative outlet in album release space. However, the unique format has seen plenty of success in the past. Frank Ocean’s Endless counterpart engaged the audience in the setting of a grim black-and-white basement. Climbing up stairs that go nowhere, Ocean uses the setting to parallel a younger version of himself. Of course, the project would be overshadowed by the grandiosity and streaming success of Blonde. We also had the more public Beyonce’s Lemonade, a cinematically vivid masterpiece that vulnerably shattered her hard exterior. While the visual format has succeeded in music, it remains a rarity. Now, we have Keke Palmer’s Big Boss.
The latest to embark on a visual-music counterpart project, the Illinois-born and raised artist is looking to spotlight the music industry’s shortcomings. Of course, her career far transcends the musical space. From her electric performance on Jordan Peele’s Nope to becoming the Glamour cover star, Palmer has reached a unique level of stardom as she approaches her 30s. It’s a career that has been in the works since Palmer was an infant, with her parents briefly working in the acting space before settling into more stable careers. She even auditioned for a stage production for The Lion King at age 9.
Big Boss Chronicles Keke Palmer’s Personal Growth
After a multi-decade-long career in the acting space, Palmer is making her directorial debut with Big Boss. The project focuses on her navigation of a male-dominated industry, as well as a transition into a new phase of her life. She told HuffPost, “I didn’t budge on any aspect of putting this together. I really was fully sound and clear in my mind and what I wanted for this, and I followed through in a way that I never did before. I think it’s easy to just get sidetracked and just give up. And this time, I didn’t do that.” The project potentially signifies a more focused space into the sonic space for Palmer, whose musical ventures have primarily been side gigs as she’s put most of her energy into a burgeoning acting career. After releasing So Uncool in 2007, she wouldn’t release another album for over a decade.
However, Palmer’s talent in the music space has always been apparent. Her high-pitched vocal falsettos fill up any room she’s in, commanding a unique presence amongst the field of female artists. At five years, she was the hot topic of shows in her local church choir. Expanding on the narrative meaning of Big Boss, she stated, “A lot of that stuff happened when I was like 19, 20, 21, 22. This is a collection of experiences that happened over the course of that time period of my life.” As she puts it on the booming production of “Standards,” “This time, when I put me first, I will not regret it.” Facing uncomfortable narratives in the entertainment industry throughout her teenage years, she’s breaking free of that toxic treatment with Big Boss, which sonically mirrors groovy summer R&B tracks.
As for the visual counterpart of Big Boss, Keke Palmer chronicles her life through various interactions. Whether it’s with people in the music industry or an intimate conversation with her mother, the focus is on growth. Regarding the music label industry, she muses, “With the music, it seems even worse. They try to snatch your f***ing soul out.” This sets the stage for the 40-minute experience, which sees Palmer overcome being surrounded by masculine toxicity. There’s a suffocating pressure to fit into the people around her, which has Palmer escaping into solitude to catch her breath. A heart-to-heart with her mother would see Palmer break free from the expectations of those around her by the film’s end.
Big Boss solidifies Keke Palmer as more than a talented actor or musician. The visual album proves that as she approaches three decades into her decorated life, she’s looking to move into an influential activist role by opening up conversations surrounding the treatment of artists by music record labels. Along with Virgo Tendencies, Pt. 1 and Virgo Tendencies, Pt. 2, Big Boss is Palmer’s third project in as many years. That consistency hints at an upcoming decade that could see her more focused on album-making rather than moviemaking. However, this trend remains to be seen. If Palmer has proven anything, it’s that she can do it all. Big Boss will also give Keke Palmer more opportunities to work on the production or directing side of film in the future. It’s certainly been a huge 2023 for Keke Palmer. Outside of Big Boss, she also recently celebrated her first Mother’s Day.
Keke Palmer is creating waves once more as she drops her mesmerizing music video and song for “FR FR” off her recently released album Big Boss.
This much-awaited endeavor showcases Palmer’s development as an artist and her ongoing ability to uplift others via her singular talent and uncompromising authenticity.
Keke’s anthem “FR FR” explores her need for sincerity in her relationships and strikes a chord with listeners. The song emphasizes the value of trust and discretion and exhorts her lover to be genuine and refrain from looking for approval from others. The song is brought to life by Keke’s assured delivery and skill as a lyricist, demonstrating her genuine enthusiasm throughout her career. Through “FR FR,” she investigates ideas of self-expression, independence, and remaining loyal to oneself.
Keke Palmer has consistently showcased her diverse talents and proven herself to be a multi-faceted individual. With her exceptional skills in singing, acting, and dancing, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Keke Palmer first gained recognition through her lead role in the Nickelodeon series True Jackson, VP and has since received an Emmy Award for her acting prowess. Her career has expanded to include significant roles in notable films and TV shows, including her critically acclaimed performance in Jordan Peele’s Nope. Over time, Keke has successfully carved out a unique space for herself in the industry. Despite her reputation as a living meme, she is highly respected as both an actress and an artist. Keke has managed to strike a rare balance that not everyone can achieve.
Though Keke Palmer’s career does seem very much focused on film, she made a return to music last week. Her devoted fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of her highly anticipated project, Big Boss. This new endeavor draws directly from her personal experiences, with inspiration from her journey as both an actress and a singer. In addition to the album itself, Keke has complemented it with a 40-minute film. The film incorporates scenes that are inspired by Keke’s own life, creating a captivating and emotionally charged experience. It serves as a perfect companion to the album, mirroring its entertaining and heartfelt qualities.
Keke Palmer is commemorating her first Mother’s Day as a mother in a beautiful, classy new photoshoot seen above with her baby boy. To celebrate the occasion, the new mother shared a series of beautiful photos on Instagram. The photoshoot captures the actress with her newborn son, Leodis Andrellton Jackson, showcasing their joyous bond. The beautiful set of photos features Keke in a classic golden-era-Hollywood-style look. Keke wears a black mini dress adorned with striped shawl. Meanwhile, little Leodis appeared relaxed. The baby boy sleeps sleeping peacefully in her arms, dressed in a cozy black onesie with matching socks. It’s a heartwarming set of photos, and you can feel the love that Keke has for her little boy.
In addition to her new role as mother, Keke is taken on a role as activist. Keke recently spoke to People about the need for a change in the music industry. It was heavily referenced in her Big Boss film, but Keke wants to see a “me too” in the music industry. “Being a woman is like, ‘Damn, the biggest mistake you can make is trusting somebody.’ Damn, I just shouldn’t have trusted someone?” she said in the interview. “I wish that there was more that we could do, but it seems like we can’t even really expect for people to respect our boundaries.” Keke went on to say that there have often been times where she has considered leaving music altogether. However, she says she somehow finds her way back to it every time. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on Keke’s music.
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