Keke Palmer is opening up about where things stand with Darius Daulton Jackson and sharing how their relationship “got so out of control.”
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Keke Palmer Speaks About Her Relationship With Darius Daulton Jackson
On Wednesday, October 30, PEOPLE published an exclusive interview with Palmer. Furthermore, the sitdown largely focused on Palmer gracing the cover of the outlet’s November issue along with the upcoming release of her new book, ‘Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative.’
In the novel, Palmer reportedly discusses how her relationship with Jackson turned into a “viral firestorm” featuring “allegations of domestic violence and a custody battle.” In the text, she reportedly recalled this time in her life as “the hardest thing” she’s “ever had to go through.”
“There was a lot going on,” Palmer said, reflecting on after she gave birth to her and Jackson’s son, Leo, in February 2023.
Additionally, she told the outlet that by that time, her relationship with Jackson had grown “unhappy and unhealthy.”
“It got so out of control,” she said. “And the only way I knew how to bring order or control to something was through the court… having a baby was a big stressor… with family and friends, it’s always become a burden. Too many voices get in… It’s hard to explain.”
Ultimately, PEOPLE‘s cover appears to note that Palmer and Jackson have gone their separate ways. Despite this, Palmer appeared to imply that their relationship is now on better terms.
“I wish I could say he was terrible the entire time or that I was… but it wasn’t that black-and-white, and that was the problem…” she said, still adding her advice for anyone going through a similar situation. “Walking away is the only way… [Nonetheless,] I’m so proud of him and happy for him. I feel very at ease now knowing things are under control.”
Check out Palmer’s sentiments below.
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Here’s A Brief Recap Of Keke Palmer & Darius Daulton Jackson’s Relationship
As The Shade Room previously reported, in July 2023, footage surfaced of Palmer in the audience of an Usher concert. Subsequently, Jackson took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to call her out for “showcasing” her “booty cheeks.”
By November of that year, Palmer’s mother went viral after accusing Jackson of being abusive, per The Shade Room. Days after, a judge reportedly granted Palmer custody of their son and a temporary restraining order against Jackson.
Keke Palmer shares stills from her security footage of Darius Jackson attacking her.pic.twitter.com/AoeUYAJRLR
— Examiners Club. (@examinersclub) November 10, 2023
In response, Jackson denied Palmer and her mother’s claims while attempting to explain the alleged incidents, per The Shade Room.
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Then, in December of that year, Jackson shared his own abuse allegations against Palmer, per The Shade Room. Furthermore, by the end of that month, Jackson reportedly filed a restraining order against Palmer.
Then, in August of this year, the pair resurfaced alongside one another in a family photo with their son, per The Shade Room. PEOPLE reports that the pair “settled amicably on a joint custody agreement” for Leo, and Jackson has since entered the military.
