Keke Palmer's Ex-Boyfriend Says He Repented, Got Baptized Amid Abuse Claims
Keke Palmer's ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson says he has repented and got baptized.
Jackson made the announcement on Instagram Thursday, weeks after Palmer filed a restraining order against him, accusing him of physical abuse.
In his Instagram post, Jackson shared a video montage of his workouts and boxing sessions, along with a cryptic message.
"There's A LOT I can say but not allowed to say," he wrote alongside the video, "and at this point, don't even want to say."
Jackson went on to discuss his reliance on faith, declaring that he believes God is his "greatest ally."
"I have put my trust, patience, timing [and] entire life onto him so that I can continue to get through the days," he wrote.
The 29-year-old also expressed gratitude for the support of friends and family.
He revealed that he had undergone baptism "in the name of our Lord Jesus" and acknowledged the ongoing work he needs to do "in order to be fulfilled."
"Saving myself was the 1st step," he added.
Last month, Palmer filed for full legal and physical custody of their 9-month-old son, Leodis.
Additionally, she obtained a temporary restraining order against Jackson, citing alleged "instances of physical violence" in court documents.
Palmer accused Jackson of trespassing into her home, physically attacking her, and threatening her during an incident in November.
The "Nope" actress shared video footage showing the alleged abuse, and screenshots of it quickly went viral on social media.
A judge granted Palmer temporary sole physical and legal custody of Leodis and a temporary restraining order.
Jackson was ordered to stay at least 100 yards away from his ex-girlfriend and their son.
The ex-couple's tumultuous relationship, which began in June 2021 and ended in October, gained public attention in July when Jackson publicly criticized Palmer for her outfit at Usher's Las Vegas concert.
Keke Palmer’s boyfriend shames her for the outfit she wore to Usher concert:
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 5, 2023
“It's the outfit tho.. you a mom.” pic.twitter.com/ossVtYdfp1
In response, Palmer appeared in Usher's "Boyfriend" music video a month later.
Meanwhile, the actress shared a video of her caring for her son on Instagram last week, providing glimpses of her life and reinforcing the idea that not everything portrayed in the media aligns with reality.
Set to Nicki Minaj's "Beam Me Up Scotty" cut "Seeing Green," the video included text that read, "When reality [TV] makes everyone believe all celebrities are just one big marketing strategy and scheme but my life is truly unraveling at the seams and I just wear trauma like a Dolce & Gabbana coat because Sharon didn't raise no b----."
