Keke Palmer, the 31-year-old star of Nope, has been reflecting on her tumultuous relationship with ex-Darius Jackson, a 30-year-old fitness instructor, in an interview with People, which was published to promote her forthcoming memoir, Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative. Palmer recalled a seemingly spiritual connection at the onset of their relationship, despite later recognizing their shared loneliness. The couple, who welcomed their son Leo, detailed the romance that began in 2021, but took a dark turn in July 2023 when Jackson publicly criticized Palmer for her outfit at an Usher concert.
Palmer’s memoir indicates the relationship was already tumultuous before this incident. Following Jackson’s body-shaming tweet, Palmer sought full custody and filed a restraining order against him, including claims of abuse backed by surveillance footage. Jackson countered, alleging that Palmer was the aggressor, often becoming volatile after alcohol consumption.
Palmer expressed the relationship’s chaos, stating, \
