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Keke Palmer Explains Origin of Son Leodis’s Name

Motherhood has given Palmer a new sense of purpose through a collaborative co-parenting relationship with Jackson.

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Overview

  • On Scott Evans’ House Guest podcast, Palmer revealed that her ex, Darius Jackson, coined their son’s name by blending his first name with hers.
  • The moniker Leodis Andrellton Jackson continues a family tradition of name mashups that Palmer says is deeply rooted in her Chicago upbringing.
  • Palmer and Jackson welcomed Leodis in February 2023, and she has shared his growth and milestones extensively on social media.
  • Following their split in October 2023 and a temporary restraining order filed by Palmer, the former couple resolved custody disputes and now share parenting duties.
  • Palmer credits motherhood with bringing her peace and strength, and she has expressed gratitude for the respectful co-parenting dynamic she shares with Jackson.