Keke Palmer has filed a restraining order against Darius Jackson on grounds of domestic violence. Palmer has also requested sole custody of her son Leodis. She claims that she suffered abuse consistently throughout their relationship. Jackson abused her physically, mentally and emotionally. Palmer has videographic proof of the abuse and says that it will be presented in front of a court of law.
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About Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer, an American all-rounder in entertainment, kicked off her journey as a young actress, featuring in Barbershop and the standout performance in Akeelah and the Bee. Her big breakthrough came with True Jackson, VP.
Besides acting, she’s made waves in music, dropping her first album, So Uncool, and keeping the momentum going with three more albums, including her latest, Virgo Tendencies in 2020. Collaborating with names like Trey Songz, Snoop Dogg, and Eminem, she’s shown her versatile skills.
Recently, she’s been all over the screen, from Barbershop: The Next Cut to Hustlers, and even in the TV series like Scream Queens. Keke’s not just about the spotlight—she’s using her platform to talk about important stuff, becoming an inspiration for many along the way.
About Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson’s Relationship
Palmer and Jackson met at the after party to her critically acclaimed HBO show “Insecure”. Jackson was brought to the party by his brother, Sarunas Jackson who was also a part of the show and played the role of Alejandro “Dro” Peña. Palmer was the first to introduce herself and would later reveal that she was urged to do so by a well-wishing friend. Keke Palmer admitted that she was physically attracted to him initially without expecting to end up in a relationship with the personal trainer, but after talking to Jackson, his personality and mannerism won her over.
The pair were initially hesitant to make the details of their relationship public but on Palmer’s 28th birthday, the “Nope” Star, shared a photo of the two kissing, among other pictures. Since then, the two were regularly photographed together, making it abundantly clear that the two were dating. Palmer talks about how this period was the happiest she had been in her life, when she felt that she had the right to do whatever she wanted without worrying about what people think.
In December of 2022, Palmer revealed in an SNL episode that she was pregnant and expecting her first child with Jackson. Through her pregnancy, the pair posted a number of pictures of their journey, eagerly awaiting the birth of their first child. On the 25th of February, 2023, Palmer and Jackson welcomed their first child and named him Leodis Andrellton Jackson.
When everything seemed to be smooth-sailing and the two seemed happy in their relationship, Jackson seemed to publicly shame Palmer for an outfit she wore claiming that her clothes were unlike anything a mom would wear. He faced major backlash for his statements, fans called out how misogynistic and tone-deaf his tweet was but Jackson refused to back down. He doubled down on his tweet saying that his family is his “representation” and he has certain “standards and morals”.
Palmer was unbothered by Jackson’s tweets and continued to post a number of photos of her fit, even saying that she wished she had taken more photos. Palmer continued to publicly take digs at Jackson, even launching a range of merch with text such as “IM A MOTHA”.
Despite the differences between the two and the public dispute, Palmer refused to comment on the status of her relationship. A live stream in August, 2023 featuring the two, hinted that the couple may have reconciled.
Recent Updates
According to Palmer, on Sunday, Jackson trespassed into her property, and attacked her when she threatened to call the Police. He lunged on her, grabbed her neck, pushed her over her couch and stole her phone.
Palmer also says that through their relationship, he destroyed her property, called her profanities, hit her in front of her son and threatened to commit suicide if she left him. He also shamed her for her choice of clothes and berated her if he thought she was being flirtatious with people other than him.
The accumulation of the abuse led her to seek a restraining order as she believed it was her only way out.
Since news of the restraining order was made public, Darius posted a picture of him with Leodis. In a now deleted tweet, Sarunas called Keke abusive. Keke’s mom has posted a video in response to the deleted tweet claiming that Sarunas knew of his brother’s abusive nature.
