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Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson’s relationship timeline: Split, abuse claims, custody battle and more

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Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson’s relationship has gone from happily ever after to a restraining order.

Palmer, 30, and Jackson, 29, started dating in 2021, but now, the “Nope” actress has filed a restraining order against her fitness trainer beau and child’s father.

The former couple share their 8-month-old son Leo, who the Nickelodeon alum now has temporarily legal and physical custody of.

In court documents obtained by The Post, Palmer claims Jackson has abused her multiple times over their two-year relationship which apparently ended in October.

The “Akeelah and the Bee” star claims Jackson attempted to abuse her while she held their son in her arms.

“I am very concerned for Leo’s safety with Darius given his violent, volatile, and jealous nature, comments he has made which have caused me grave concern, and the lack of restraint Darius has already exhibited regarding his temper in front of our son,” Palmer wrote in the filing.

Let’s look back on the former couple’s timeline.

May 2021 — Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson start dating

Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson reportedly met at Issa Rae and Diddy’s Memorial Day party in May 2021.

Darius’ brother, actor Sarunas Jackson, starred alongside Rae on HBO’s “Insecure.” Palmer also guest-starred on the show.

Darius Jackson and Keke Palmer attend the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Los Angeles at Will Rogers State Historic Park on October 2, 2021.
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March 2022 — Keke Palmer says she’s the “happiest” with Darius Jackson

Keke Palmer gushed about making her and Darius Jackson’s relationship public to Bustle.

“I just think [this] was a moment in time in my life where I really stepped into this kind of boss behavior [of doing] whatever the hell I want to do,” she explained.

“This is the happiest I’ve ever felt with someone. So why would I go out of my way to hide this person? That’s a lot more work than just living in my life and being in my life. You know what I’m saying?”

The former couple pose for a silly selfie.
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December 2022 — Keke Palmer announces pregnancy on “SNL”

Keke Palmer announced she and Darius Jackson were expecting their first child together while hosting “Saturday Night Live” in December.

“I am so excited, guys,” she told the live audience, showing off her bare baby bump. “I’m gonna be a mom!”

This was both Palmer and Jackson’s first child.

Palmer hosts “Saturday Night Live” on Dec. 3, 2022.
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February 2023 — Keke Palmer gives birth

The couple welcomed their son Leodis “Leo” Andrelton Jackson on Feb. 25.

The “True Jackson, VP” alum shared a selfie with Jackson on social media in which she celebrated 48 hours “of being parents.”

“We became each other’s someone and made a someone, look at God!” she wrote in the post.

Leo was born on Feb. 25.
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July 2023 — Darius Jackson shames Keke Palmer over Usher concert outfit

Life as parents seemed good for Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson until July when he publicly shamed her for wearing a sheer dress to Usher’s Las Vegas residency.

“It’s the outfit tho.. you a mom,” he tweeted about footage of Palmer being serenaded by the “Confessions” singer.

Jackson defended himself against online backlash, writing, “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,” he added. “I have standards & morals to what I believe. I rest my case.”

Palmer, meanwhile, was feelin’ herself in the outfit in question, writing on Instagram, “I wish I had taken more pictures but we were running late.”

She also professionally capitalized on the headlines surrounding the online action by selling “I’m a Motha” T-shirts and appearing in Usher’s “Boyfriend” music video.

 August 2023 — Darius Jackson denies breakup rumors

Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson were believed to have broken up after the Usher debacle as a source told People, “He’s moved on.”

However, Jackson reacted to the rumors in a tweet, claiming, “I haven’t spoken to anyone about anything or gave permission to anyone to speak for me.”

Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson attend the Boss featuring Keke Palmer terrace after party at The GRAMMY Museum on May 10, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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August and September 2023 — Keke Palmer reveals tattoo dedicated to Darius Jackson, “Today” appearance

The pair also celebrated Palmer’s 30th birthday together in August when she also revealed that she has Jackson’s birthday tattooed under her right butt cheek in a sexy photo.

In September, Palmer stopped by the “Today” show where she claimed “life is good,” but told hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager to “mind y’all’s business” when asked about her and Jackson’s relationship status.

Keke Palmer shares shocking photos of ex Darius Jackson’s alleged abuse in court docs.
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November 2023 — Keke Palmer files for full custody of son, restraining order against Darius Jackson

Keke Palmer filed for sole custody of the couple’s 8-month-old son, Leo, in early November. She was quickly granted temporary sole custody.

The “Nope” star also filed a restraining order against Jackson, accusing him of multiple instances of abuse throughout their two-year relationship.

Jackson tweeted his photo on Thursday.
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She included surveillance camera footage of alleged abuse instances at the hand Jackson in her filing.

Darius Jackson seemingly addressed the ruling via a tweet on X.

“I love you, son. See you soon,” he wrote.



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