Controversy has erupted following Darius Jackson’s public disapproval of the outfit worn by actress and singer Keke Palmer during her recent encounter with Usher at his Las Vegas residency show.
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Jackson, who is also Palmer’s baby daddy, took to Twitter to shame her attire, sparking a heated debate among fans.
The dispute began when Jackson tweeted, “It’s the outfit tho… you a mom,” along with a video capturing Palmer being serenaded by Usher, who sang his hit song U Got It Bad.
Palmer, 29, donned a striking sheer black dress layered over a thong bodysuit as she danced and engaged with the renowned artist during the performance.
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In response to criticism from Keke’s fans, Jackson stood by his statement and defended his perspective, arguing that her outfit reflects poorly on their family.
He further expressed that he represents their family’s values and beliefs, and he believes that showcasing revealing attire to please others is inappropriate.
However, his remarks received significant backlash, with fans accusing him of being jealous and exhibiting double standards.
Some fans suggested that Jackson’s reaction stemmed from jealousy towards the interaction between Palmer and Usher, rather than solely focusing on her outfit.
Others pointed out the apparent hypocrisy in his comments, highlighting a previous social media post where Jackson proudly shared an image of Palmer wearing a revealing cheetah bodysuit, captioning it as “my son Don transformed @keke.”
Critics labelled Jackson’s remarks as misogynistic and expressed disappointment in his attempt to publicly shame Palmer.
They emphasised Palmer’s autonomy and the fact that she brings home financial stability for their family. Many fans came to Palmer’s defence, praising her for her confidence and asserting that her appearance at Usher’s concert was undeniably stunning.
Check out some of the reactions below:
While the controversy continued to unfold, Palmer appeared unperturbed as she shared snapshots from the show on her Instagram without addressing Jackson’s comments.
She expressed her excitement about Usher’s performance, commending his talent and inspiring stage presence.
Palmer and Jackson welcomed their son, Leodis (aka Leo), in February 2023. The couple, who initially kept their relationship private, made it Instagram official in August with heartfelt birthday messages.
Palmer later explained in an interview that revealing their relationship became necessary as they spent more time together and developed a deep bond, emphasizing that she didn’t want to hide something that brought her happiness.