Keke Palmer has been spotted hanging with Maimi Dolphins player Duke Riley barely 5 months after splitting from her ex, Darius Jackson.
Keke Palmer’s love life heats up amid custody battle with NFL Star Duke Riley lurking in the shadows.
The actress’s rumored new relationship comes after she split up with fitness enthusiast Darius Jackson in October 2023.
She described the 29-year-old fitness instructor as “volatile and dangerous” while filing for a temporary restraining and domestic violence restraining order.
Palmer also petitioned for full custody of their 8-month-old son with her, alleging that Jackson repeatedly abused her during their relationship, which made her fear for his life.
The following month, Keke Palmer was granted temporary legal and physical custody of their son, as well as a temporary restraining order, after testifying in court about the abuse she allegedly received from Darius Jackson during their two-year relationship.
A recent sighting of Keke Palmer has fueled speculation that the actress is dating someone new after a fan shared photos of a chance encounter with the celebrity on social media.
In the photos, the “Akeelah and the Bee” star was all smiles as she posed with a fan. However, people noticed a familiar face in the background as the adorable pictures spread across the internet.
Right at the upper right corner of the first photo, a man who resembles Miami Dolphins player Duke Riley lurked in the background.
One fan even responded to the post, asking, “So was she walking with Duke when you saw her? Was it just them together?”
Although Keke Palmer and Duke Riley have yet to confirm their “supposed” relationship, they follow each other on social media.
In addition, Keke Palmer has posted videos online of herself dancing to Duke Riley’s song, “Smooth Like Hitch.”
As previously reported, 30-year-old Keke Palmer gave birth to her son last February and is currently the sole guardian of baby Loe.
