Exploring Keke Palmer's Romantic Journey: Quincy Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, Darius Jackson, and Beyond

Keke Palmer has spent over a decade managing her personal life while being in the spotlight.

Palmer has previously been in relationships with well-known musicians Quincy Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, and Styn. In February 2023, she became a mother for the first time, welcoming her son Leodis with Darius Jackson.

Keep scrolling for a look at Palmer’s dating history over the years:

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Keke Palmer's Dating History: Quincy Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, Darius Jackson and More

Keke Palmer has spent over a decade managing her personal life under public scrutiny. During an interview with Harper's Bazaar in March 2020, the actress expressed her dating philosophy, stating that while she remains open to giving someone a chance, she believes it is easier to separate her private and professional lives by avoiding relationships with individuals in the same career.

Palmer has been linked to well-known musicians such as Quincy Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, and Styn in the past. In February 2023, she became a mother for the first time, welcoming her son Leodis with Darius Jackson.

Keep scrolling for a look at Palmer’s dating history over the years:

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Earl “Ben J” Benjamin

Ben J, one half of the rap duo New Boyz, disclosed during an interview with Vlad TV in January 2018 that he had been in a relationship with Palmer when she was 16 years old and he was 19. "That was my girlfriend," he shared. "I had the option to take it to the next level if I wanted to, you know? But I personally felt that she was too young."

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Rodney King

Palmer had reportedly been in a relationship with King from 2010 to 2013. During an appearance on the radio show Sway In the Morning in October 2012, the former Nickelodeon star addressed the false rumors that she was residing with King in Atlanta. Dismissing the claims, she stated, "That was a ridiculous rumor. They were trying to say that Keke Palmer and her producer boyfriend live together in Atlanta. She has her own place there. But that's not true."

She clarified that both she and King actually lived in California and revealed that they had met through one of her former Jump In! co-stars. The host, Sway Calloway, then asked King about his thoughts on the media attention surrounding their relationship. King responded, "I don't pay attention to it. It's kind of amusing, but I don't appreciate it."

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Quincy Brown

There have been rumors circulating that Palmer and Brown, who happens to be Diddy's eldest son, were in a relationship after her previous romance with King in 2013. Interestingly, the two also portrayed love interests in the 2015 movie Brotherly Love. However, neither of them officially confirmed their relationship status.

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Ty Dolla $ign

In 2016, there were rumors of a romantic relationship between Palmer and Ty Dolla $ign when they were allegedly seen kissing at a club in Los Angeles. During that same year, the two artists joined forces to create a remixed version of Palmer's 2015 song "I Don't Belong to You."

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Styn

In February 2021, Palmer was seen displaying affection in public with the Dutch rapper in Hollywood. They were captured holding hands and exchanging kisses while enjoying a coffee outing. During an earlier interview with Page Six, Palmer had mentioned spending the holidays with a "special someone," although she did not disclose the identity of her new partner.

In December 2020, she expressed, "Sharing my love life with you is not the same when it becomes public. However, rest assured that your Kekes is always accompanied and never lonely!" It is rumored that the couple ended their relationship at some point in 2021, prior to Palmer starting to date Jackson.

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Darius Jackson

After reportedly meeting at a party hosted by Issa Rae and Diddy in May 2021, the former couple decided to make their relationship public three months later. During her hosting gig on Saturday Night Live in December 2022, Palmer revealed that she was expecting their child, and two months later, they joyfully welcomed their baby boy.

In July 2023, the duo gained attention for an incident where Jackson publicly criticized Palmer for wearing a tight dress to an Usher concert shortly after giving birth. Jackson posted a now-deleted video of Palmer at the concert, commenting on her outfit and referencing her role as a mom. He temporarily deactivated his social media accounts and removed pictures of Palmer from his profiles.

Despite attempting to reconcile, Palmer confirmed the end of their relationship in November 2023 by filing a restraining order against Jackson. According to court documents reviewed by We, the Nope star accused Jackson of abusing her throughout their two-year relationship. Palmer also requested sole custody of their child, Leodis, alleging that Jackson had been rough with the child earlier that year.

In her November 9 filing, Palmer expressed concern for Leo's safety on September 26, 2023. She stated that Darius became extremely frustrated with Leo while changing his diaper, causing Leo to cry. Palmer intervened to prevent Darius from causing harm to Leo. After engaging in a physical altercation over Leo, Palmer alleged that Jackson struck her on the head before abruptly leaving the room.

Jackson did not publicly respond to the filing, opting instead to post a picture of himself and Leodis on X. In the caption, he expressed his love for his son and mentioned their upcoming meeting. Palmer's temporary restraining order was legally approved the day following her initial filing on November 10, 2023.