Keke Palmer reveals biggest ‘stressor’ in ‘unhealthy’ Darius Jackson relationship after abuse allegations, custody battle

Keke Palmer revealed the breaking point in her “unhealthy” relationship with ex Darius Jackson.

“Having a baby was a big stressor,” the “Nope” star, 31, told People Wednesday, adding that her fame also took a toll on the former couple.

“Not just with my romantic relationships, but with family and friends, it’s always become a burden,” she explained. “Too many voices get in. It can make everybody else not trust you. It’s hard to explain.”

Keke Palmer revealed the biggest “stressor” in her “unhealthy” relationship with ex Darius Jackson. Instagram/keke “It got so out of control,” she told People while promoting her new book, “Master of Me.” Macmillian Publishing

Issues in Palmer’s “unhappy” romance with Jackson, who also goes by Darius Daulton, were made public in July 2023 when he publicly shamed her for wearing a risqué ensemble to an Usher concert.

“It’s the outfit tho.. you a mom,” the fitness instructor wrote in a since-deleted X post alongside a viral video of the R&B crooner, 46, serenading the “True Jackson, VP” alum with his song “There Goes My Baby” during his Las Vegas residency.

For the outing, Palmer wore a sheer black Givenchy dress over a matching thong bodysuit.

Palmer said “having a baby was a big stressor” in her romance with Jackson as well as her fame. Keke Palmer / Instagram Issues in the exes’ “unhappy” romance were made public in July 2023 when the fitness instructor publicly shamed the actress for wearing a risqué outfit to an Usher concert. Getty Images

The exes’ relationship continued to make headlines as they fought over custody of their then-infant son, Leodis, and made allegations of domestic violence last fall.

“It got so out of control,” the “Akeelah and the Bee” star reflected in the new People interview.

“The only way I knew how to bring order was through the court,” she added.

For the outing, Jackson wore a sheer black Givenchy dress over a matching thong bodysuit, as seen above. Instagram/@keke The couple’s relationship continued to make headlines as they fought over custody of their then-infant son and made allegations of domestic violence last fall. X/@dvulton

After months of back and forth, Palmer and Jackson attended a court-ordered mediation and settled amicably on a joint custody agreement.

“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 writes in her upcoming book, “Master of Me,” per the magazine.

“I didn’t want my son to think his father is a monster, because I don’t.”

Palmer and Jackson attended a court-ordered mediation and settled amicably on a joint custody agreement. Getty Images In August, they reunited to spend time with Leodis, 1, during an outdoor stroll. Darius Jackson/Instagram

The “Password” host and her ex recently reunited to spend time with their 1-year-old during an outdoor stroll.

Jackson also attended Palmer’s 31st birthday party in August.

“Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative” will be released on Nov. 19.