Keke Palmer’s cutie has arrived in the world! The American actress who is best noted for her roles in TV shows like Scream Queens, Berlin Station, and movies like Hustlers, Animal, has given birth to her first baby.
Palmer and her boyfriend Darius Jackson have been blessed with a baby boy. Continue reading further to know more details about Keke’s newborn son including his name and more.
Keke Palmer welcomes first baby with boyfriend Darius Jackson
On Monday, the Nope actress took to her Instagram page to share the piece of amazing news with her fans all over the world. She shared a carousel of pictures and videos from the day of her son’s birth on the social media platform Instagram.
Palmer started by writing, “Hey Son!!!! 1. Only 48hrs of being parents! ?
2. Darius always made me playlists when we first started dating, “Someone” by El Debarge was a favorite. We became each other’s someone and made a someone, look at God! ?
3. The baby love Rolling Ray, cause purrr.”
She went on to say, “4. “I’m not hiding the world from my son, I’m hiding my son from the world.” Hahaha 5. I’m just playing, my baby face is on this slide. 6. And this slide ????❤️???? Born during Black History Month, with a name to match ?! LEODIS ANDRELLTON JACKSON, welcome to the world baby Leo.”
How did the celebs react to the great news?
As soon as Keke announced the amazing news of her son Leodis’ arrival, she and her beau Darius met with an outpouring of love in the comments section of the post from famous friends and fans.
The Work It actor Jordan Fischer commented, “BEAUTIFUL baby boy, sweet friend ?? congratulations and welcome to the best club in the world!” The Sister, Sister alum Tamera Mowry dropped a couple of red heart emojis in the comments.

The Day Shift actress Meagan Good wrote, “Congratulations, sis Blessings on Blessings to you and your family ?????????.” Big Sean added, “Big Congrats!!! Welcome to the club ??✨.”
Supermodel Ashley Graham penned, “hey Leo! You are too cute!!!! Congrats mom and dad!!” The A Girl Like Grace star Ryan Destiny chimed in, “Congratulations you two!!♥️.”
When did Keke Palmer reveal she was pregnant?
Keke confirmed her pregnancy rumors during her “Saturday Night Live” monologue in December 2022. At that time, the former Disney star told the viewers, “I want to set the record straight — I am [pregnant].”
She went on to say how “beyond blessed” she felt to be starting a family. She continued, “I am so excited, guys. I’m gonna be a mom!”

However Palmer and her beau Darius Jackson have kept their romance away from the spotlight, he did drop a hint about his girlfriend’s due date. “2023,” he wrote alongside snaps of Keke’s budding belly on his Instagram Stories.
We send our heartiest congrats to Keke Palmer and her boyfriend Darius Jackson on expanding their family. Sending lots of love and happiness to their little bundle of joy. Don’t forget to stay tuned with us for the latest updates from the world of showbiz.