Keke Palmer Hints At Reconciliation With Ex Darius Jackson After 'Dirty 30' Celebration

All might be well with Keke Palmer and her baby daddy, Darius Jackson, after all.

Fearlessly embracing her 30th birthday this year, the celebrity was not shy about getting a little gritty, embarking on a "DIRTY 30" photoshoot that ignited excitement among her fans.

Her response to Jackson's birthday wish for her on social media also caused a stir, with many assuming that she had reunited with the fitness instructor with whom she shares her son, Leodis Andrellton Jackson. 

Before she began titillating her followers with the cheeky images from her photoshoot in honor of her 30th birthday, Palmer responded to Jackson's sweet message on X. The father-of-one had uploaded an adorable video of the "Akeelah & the Bee" actress goofing around with their baby on a couch alongside the caption:

"Happy Birthday to a one of a kind being. Hoping your 30s bring you many joys & triumphs!"

Using the social media platform's quote option, the superstar effused, "I love you and Leo! And thank you to everyone for all the birthday love. It's so hard to reply to everyone, but I am so grateful to you all."

Along with the thousands of likes it has accrued, the tweet also got fans talking, with one noting, "See why you must stay out man and woman business," and another applauded, "Keke said she ain't going no where 👏🏾."

"This be me with my man! He can't do no wrong, idc!" a third netizen exclaimed, as a fourth theorized, "honestly, I just think she had a little talk with him about it, and they stayed together." A fifth person dubbed Palmer, "😍😍 ms ima stick beside him."

Paying no mind to the building drama, the television personality shared photos taken by photographer Jacob Webster on her social media accounts. While she opted for a "then and now" photo that featured her in a black two-piece highlighting her bosom and glowing midsection for X, she made multiple posts for Instagram.

In the first post, the "True Jackson, VP" alum placed four pictures that showcased her in a glittery black bodysuit, emphasizing the hotness of her postpartum body. The star's face was covered in makeup comprising a full nude lip, dark Smokey eyeshadow, and well-drawn brows. 

Similarly, her body featured makeup that looked like oil, grime, or dirt, elevating the smoldering gaze she threw to the camera. Palmer began by sitting on the floor and placing her hands behind her before striking a pose that allowed her to partially show off her bosom and derrière as she put her left hand on the wall. 

She took the heat several notches higher with an up-close shot of her oiled-up derrière, with one cheek carrying the number "3" and the other "0." The "Brotherly Love" performer maintained the pressure with her second Instagram post, which featured her grabbing her unclad bosom with one hand in vintage colors.

On the other hand, the BET YoungStars Award recipient used that to pull up the edge of her panty. Her face was concocted into a sultry look, with her wet and wavy hair dropping down her back.

Earlier this month, The Blast reported that Palmer subtly threw some shade toward Jackson in Usher's recent music video for "Boyfriend." In the music video, both stars are depicted getting ready for a night out in Las Vegas, accompanied by dance sequences. 

The Black Movie Award winner even playfully sang snippets of Usher's iconic song, "U Remind Me." Adding to the dynamic and creating an intense atmosphere, the 44-year-old singer claimed, "Somebody said that your boyfriend's looking for me," referring to the drama between Palmer and Jackson last month.

In a swift moment, the duo's eyes meet, and the "Password" actress smoothly transforms into the "I Don't Mind" singer's likeness, sporting the same silver chain, aviators, and matching attire. Palmer even nailed Usher's choreography, including mastering his signature foot shuffle.

Viewers remain engaged with the video until its closing scene, where the five-time NAACP Image Awards recipient realizes that what she witnessed was simply a dream. She sighs, "I'm so tired," winks at the camera, and playfully claims, "I am a mother, after all."