Chile! Keke Palmer Drops ‘My Confession’—Spilling Tea on Darius Jackson and That Usher Concert Drama

Keke Palmer is reclaiming her narrative with her latest track, “My Confession,” directly addressing the public fallout from her viral moment with Usher and the subsequent drama with ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson.

Keke Speaks Her Truth

In “My Confession,” Keke doesn’t hold back. She reveals that her relationship with Darius had already ended before the infamous Usher concert, where she was seen dancing and enjoying herself. The lyrics, “72 hours now your feelings hurt / My fans was dragging you because you had the nerve,” highlight the backlash Darius faced after publicly criticizing her outfit, stating, “It’s the outfit tho.. you a mom.”

Keke further addresses the tension with Darius’s family, singing, “Your family, they don’t like me, that’s fine / But when did you get back on they side?” She emphasizes that the song serves as her personal closure, stating on social media, “Sometimes the closure we need doesn’t come from a conversation—it comes from being honest with ourselves.”

Social Media Reacts

Fans quickly took to social media to share their thoughts. One user commented, “So basically before the concert she already had left yo ahh & yeen think she was gone do her big one & she did …… at da Usher concert and then you spazzed out online! I got it 😂”

A Nod to Usher

The track cleverly samples Usher’s “Confessions, Part II,” with Keke singing, “F— your projections, these are my confessions,” turning the narrative on its head and making it her own.

Keke’s Empowerment Anthem

“My Confession” isn’t just a song; it’s Keke’s declaration of independence and self-worth. By addressing the controversy head-on, she’s turning past pain into powerful art, reminding everyone that she’s in control of her story.

Listen to “My Confession” now and witness Keke Palmer’s powerful statement firsthand.

This one is personal. “My Confession” is exactly what it sounds like—me giving voice to the feelings I buried.

Sometimes the closure we need doesn’t come from a conversation—it comes from being honest with ourselves. That’s what this song is. My peace. My clarity. My way of… pic.twitter.com/7kyjqYt6wx

— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) May 9, 2025