Published By: Shrishti Negi
Last Updated: July 06, 2023, 19:13 IST
Keke Palmer attended an Usher concert in a black sheer outfit. (Credits: Twitter)
Twitter users who didn’t appreciate Darius Jackson’s public remark quickly bombarded him with harsh criticism.
Actor and singer Keke Palmer’s boyfriend Darius Jackson embroiled himself in a heated controversy after publicly shaming the former for the outfit she wore at an Usher concert. It all began when footage of Keke dancing alongside Usher began circulating on social media. The actress is seen donning a sheer black silhouette layered over a matching bodysuit. An elated Keke smiles and also hugs the musician as he continues to sing There Goes My Heart.
When the footage caught the attention of Darius, he publicly called out the Hustlers actress via Twitter. Re-sharing the clip he said, “It’s the outfit tho, you a mom.”
Twitteratis who didn’t appreciate Darius’ remark quickly bombarded the reply section with harsh criticism. Many condemned him for passing the judgment publicly, a section highlighted that Keke has become a “mom, not his wife”. A section went on to laud her “stunning” look, there were also those who emphasized it is Keke’s happiness that should matter to him.
A Twitterati asked, “Why would you bring this to the public though? This should be a Conversation between the two of you.”
Why would you bring this public though? This should be a Conversation between the two of you.— CassidyRenee (@cassidyrenee31) July 6, 2023
Another highlighted, “As a new mom it would be better for you to encourage her as she is building that confidence back.”
As a new mom it would be better for you to encourage her as she is building that confidence back— ISELLSEXToys🕉🔮 (@Natatatalicious) July 5, 2023
A user believed, “She is completely covered? Even if she wasn’t. Your point exactly?”
She is completely covered? Even if she wasn’t…. Your point is exactly?— maddy can’t tweet (@mixinicks) July 6, 2023
One more agreed, “She’s dressed modest for an Usher concert though. That’s where I’m lost. What’s wrong with the outfit?”
She’s dressed modest for an Usher concert though. That’s where I’m lost. What’s wrong with the outfit lmao— Hardwired07 (@Hardwired07) July 6, 2023
Meanwhile, a user advised, “Don’t police women’s clothing choices.”
Don’t police women’s clothing choices— Kishá (retirement era) (@BClove7) July 5, 2023
Darius Jackson defends himself
After being caught in the public crossfire, Darius Jackson went on to defend his stance in a subsequent tweet. “We live in a generation where a man of the family doesn’t want the wife and mother of his kids to showcase booty cheeks to please others and he gets told how much of a hater he is,” he tweeted. Darius continued, “This is my family and my representation. I have standards and 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.
I rest my case.
— Darius Daulton (@dvulton) July 5, 2023
Keke Palmer announced her pregnancy on Saturday Night Live last year in December. She welcomed her first child with her boyfriend Darius in February 2023. The couple have named their son Leodis Andrellton Jackson.
When it comes to the ongoing controversy, she hasn’t made any official comment so far.
