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Keke Palmer stars in Usher's 'Boyfriend' video as a response to Darius Jackson's mom-shaming. The video shows Palmer and Usher having fun in Las Vegas, while Palmer pays tribute to Usher's music career. Palmer and Jackson have split up and are in a custody dispute.

Keke Palmer Stars in Usher's 'Boyfriend' Video as a Response to Darius Jackson's Mom-Shaming

Keke Palmer, the actress and singer known for her roles in Hustlers, Nope, and Scream Queens, has recently made headlines for her involvement in Usher's new music video for his song 'Boyfriend'. The video, which was released on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, is widely seen as a clever and cheeky response to the controversy that erupted in July when Palmer's ex-boyfriend and the father of her son, Darius Jackson, publicly criticized her for wearing a sheer dress and bodysuit to Usher's Las Vegas show.

What happened between Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson?

Palmer and Jackson, who welcomed their son Leodis Andrellton Jackson in February 2023, had been dating since 2019. However, their relationship took a turn for the worse when Jackson posted a series of tweets on July 29, 2023, expressing his disapproval of Palmer's outfit choice for Usher's My Way residency show. Jackson shared a video of Usher serenading Palmer on stage, and wrote: "It's the outfit tho.. you a mom". He then followed up with another tweet, saying: "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". He added: "This is my family & my representation. I have standards & morals to what I believe. I rest my case".

Jackson's tweets sparked a backlash from Palmer's fans and other celebrities, who defended her right to wear whatever she wanted and accused him of being controlling and sexist. Some of the celebrities who showed their support for Palmer included Zendaya, Lizzo, Halle Berry, and Gabrielle Union. Palmer herself did not directly respond to Jackson's tweets, but she did post a cryptic message on her Instagram story, saying: "Don't let nobody tell you who you are".

How did Keke Palmer and Usher collaborate on 'Boyfriend'?

Palmer and Usher, who have been friends for a long time, decided to team up for a music video that would subtly address the drama between Palmer and Jackson. The song 'Boyfriend', which was written by Usher and produced by Jermaine Dupri, is a catchy R&B track that features lyrics such as: "Somebody said that your boyfriend was looking for me / Oh that's cool / But I don't really care what he thinks about me / Cause I'm good". The video, which was directed by Dave Meyers, shows Palmer and a group of friends having a fun night out in Las Vegas, while Usher performs at his residency show. Palmer pays homage to Usher's music career by singing along to his hit song 'U Remind Me' in an elevator, and recreating his dance moves and outfit from his 'U Don't Have to Call' video. She also gets to share the screen with Usher himself, as they dance together in matching leather jackets and jeans. The video ends with Palmer waking up in a hotel bed, realizing that she missed Usher's show. She then turns to the camera and says: "Damnit, I missed the show. I'm so tired. I'm a mother... after all". The final line is a clear reference to Jackson's mom-shaming tweet, and a way for Palmer to reclaim her identity and agency as a mother and an entertainer.

Palmer expressed her gratitude and admiration for Usher on her Twitter account, writing: "You have been killing it all my life. As a true lover of the arts, your talent and craftsmanship are a rare combination that I aspire to achieve as a performer. You are a living legend who is worthy of awe! Thank you for encouraging me and seeing me as the entertainer I am". She also revealed that she had auditioned for Usher's 2005 movie 'In The Mix', and that she had always wanted to be like him. She wrote: "I know I'm a gUrL, but when I watched your videos, I never wanted to be the girl in them, I wanted to be YOU. Thank you for making a dream come true".

Usher also praised Palmer for her performance and personality on his Instagram account, writing: "Keke Palmer is a force to be reckoned with. She is talented, fearless, and hilarious. She killed it in this video and I'm so proud of her. She is more than a mother, she is a superstar".

What is the current status of Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson's relationship?

According to sources close to Palmer and Jackson, the couple has officially split up and are in the process of finalizing their custody arrangements for their son. Palmer has reportedly filed for full custody and a restraining order against Jackson, citing his abusive and dangerous behavior. She has also shared graphic photos of the injuries she allegedly sustained from Jackson in court documents . Jackson, on the other hand, has claimed that he has moved on and is dating someone else. He has also apologized for his tweets and admitted that he held Palmer to a "perfect standard" that was unrealistic and unfair.

Palmer has not publicly commented on the details of her breakup with Jackson, but she has hinted at her emotional state in some of her recent posts. On August 15, 2023, she shared a photo of herself smiling and holding her son, with the caption: "My everything" . On August 17, 2023, she posted a video of herself singing a cover of Beyoncé's 'Irreplaceable', with the caption: "To the left, to the left" . The song is widely known as an anthem for women who want to get rid of their cheating or unfaithful partners.

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Conclusion: 

Keke Palmer and Usher have collaborated on a music video that is a witty and empowering response to Palmer's ex-boyfriend and baby daddy, Darius Jackson, who tried to shame her for her outfit choice. The video, which features Palmer and Usher dancing and singing in Las Vegas, is a celebration of Palmer's talent, freedom, and identity as a mother and an entertainer. Palmer and Jackson have broken up and are in a custody battle for their son, while Palmer continues to shine in her career and personal life.

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