Darius Jackson Opened Up About Insecurities He Dealt With After Going Public With Keke Palmer

    "It was definitely overwhelming and intense at first."

    Darius Jackson spoke openly about his insecurities of being in a relationship with Keke Palmer way before the drama at Usher's concert.

    Keke and Darius smile for a photo on the red carpet at a media event

    If you remember, footage of Keke Palmer and her friends having the time of their lives at Usher's Las Vegas residency went viral last week, as she sang and danced along to the iconic singer swooning her out of her seat.

    Usher and somebody fine ass momma 😮‍💨😍 || 🎥 @KekePalmer pic.twitter.com/54Nk6Vd7OY

    — BET (@BET) July 5, 2023
    Twitter: @BET

    After the video began to get a lot of attention, Darius Jackson, Keke's boyfriend and the father of their 4-month-old son Leo, did something that no one saw coming: He publicly shamed Keke for her outfit choice.

    "It's the outfit tho," Darius commented about the video. "You a mom."

    His comments were immediately met with backlash, ranging from responses wondering why he didn't bring his issues up with her privately to shock that he would try to make her feel bad for having a good time after risking her life to bring their child into this world.

    The interaction with Keke and Usher bruised Darius’ ego but pride will never let him admit that, so he turned around & talked about her attire and morals.

    Bout “This generation”.. dude you did exactly what “this generation” would do

    — Kadeen (@kadeen__) July 6, 2023
    Twitter: @kadeen__

    Despite all the commotion it caused online, Keke seemed to publicly brush off the situation by showcasing more of her talents.

    One thing is certain and one thing is true, IM A MOTHA, through and through! 😍

    “IM A MOTHA” and “Stevie to the bullshit” shirts available NOW! https://t.co/GodvoXoTSG

    To all my mom’s out there, how did your baby change you?? Mine empowered me! On such another level, my… pic.twitter.com/kzzbjO2LhI

    — Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) July 8, 2023
    Twitter: @KekePalmer

    Well, during a recent interview on Keke's Baby, This Is Keke Palmer podcast — that was recorded before Ushergate — Darius talked about the concerns he had entering into a relationship with her and dating in the public eye.

    Keke sitting on Darius's lap at an event as they smile for a photo

    “At first, it definitely was hard because it could all be very overwhelming," Darius said about going public with their relationship. "It was definitely overwhelming and intense at first."

    "And it's like, you almost feel that pressure of needing to be perfect. And so, it really confused me and infiltrated my mind because not only did I have to hold myself to that perfect standard, I was also holding you to a perfect standard as well.”

    Keke agreed with his sentiments and added that any "flaws" or disagreements that they might have will now be on public display for the "world" to see and discuss.

    Keke and Darius met at an Insecure afterparty and became Instagram official in 2021. They welcomed their first child together earlier this year.

    I loved hearing the story about how Keke and Darius met. Keke is such a great storyteller— she’s gonna give you a giggle and a lesson all in one! #KEKEonTERRELL pic.twitter.com/xuXSbb8ACc

    — keep greasing that scalp, mama! (@TheGreatIsNate) June 2, 2023
    The Terrell Show / Twitter: @TheGreatIsNate

    To learn more about Keke and Darius, be sure to check out the latest episode of Baby, This Is Keke Palmer below:

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