Keke Palmer, a beloved childhood star-turned-trailblazer, is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with.

In addition to these accolades, Palmer is also a new mom.

you a mom."

keke palmer posing with boyfriend darius jackson

Social media went ablaze over Jackson’s public critique of the beloved actor and quickly flew to her defense.

Palmer has previously discussedthe types of people she doesn’t like to date including fellow celebrities.

Up until now, Palmer’s baby’s father has remained relatively out of the limelight.

keke palmer sitting on boyfriend darius jackson’s lap

Keke and Darius' relationship

Jackson, who goes by Darius Daulton, is a fitness trainer.

He met Palmer at Issa Rae and Diddy’s Memorial Day Party in 2021.

Palmer and Jackson decided to go public in 2022, though they had been IG-official since 2021.

keke palmer posing in black sheer dress

In a now-deleted Instagram post, Jackson wrote: “You’ve been a blessing from above.

Never would have expected summer 2021 to turn out the way it did, but here we are.”

Of her boyfriend, Palmer shared withBustle, “This is the happiest I’ve ever felt with someone.

So why would I go out of my way to hide this person?”

Since then, the new parents have shared their journey through parenthood with baby Leo sparingly on social media.

In a heartwarmingInstagrampost, Palmer gave an inside look at their first 48 hours as parents.

He continued in the since-deleted tweet, “This is my family & my representation.

I have standards & morals to what I believe.

I rest my case.”

More fans called out the hypocrisy of Jackson’s words, pulling upshirtless photoshe previously posted of himself.

“Men never have their fatherhood weaponized when having fun compared to mothers.”

Shortly after, she posted a recap of her girl’s night at the Usher concert onInstagram.