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Keke Palmer Releases “My Confession,” Reflects on Breakup and 2023 Legal Battle
Keke Palmer is turning personal pain into powerful art with the release of her new single, “My Confession.”
The Grammy-winning actress and singer dropped the track Friday (May 17), a raw and emotional record that revisits her breakup with ex-partner Darius Jackson, the father of her son. The song, which samples Usher’s “Confessions Part II,” serves as the second single from her upcoming album Just Keke, due out June 20 via Big Bosses Entertainment/SRG-ILS Group.
“Summer ’23 we was in Vegas right / Broke up with me and you hopped up on a flight,” Palmer sings. “Made me a villain for sympathy but you lied.”
In a statement, Palmer explained, “‘My Confession,’ I mean… yeah. I don’t like to say much, but music for me is a way to express myself and the things I need to get out, but don’t always want to say—but will sing.”
The record arrives several months after Palmer was granted full custody of their son, Leodis, and a temporary restraining order against Jackson in November 2023. In court filings, Palmer alleged a pattern of abuse over the course of their relationship. One of the most serious incidents, she claimed, occurred on November 5, 2023, and was captured on security footage. According to her statement, Jackson entered her home without consent, assaulted her, and took her phone.
She also filed for a child abduction prevention order, citing concerns for their son’s safety.
The legal filings followed public scrutiny of their relationship earlier in 2023, particularly after Jackson criticized Palmer’s outfit at an Usher concert in Las Vegas. His comments sparked widespread conversation about control and respect in relationships.
Palmer’s decision to address the situation musically reflects what she’s described as a new era. “Just Keke is the mark of a new era for me,” she said. “An evolution of everything I had to be and become to survive and grow as a person and artist.”
“My Confession” follows lead single 125 Degrees and continues to showcase Palmer’s vulnerability and strength in the face of adversity. The album is expected to explore themes of healing, empowerment, and emotional truth.
“My Confession” is streaming now. Just Keke arrives June 20.
As previously reported by miixtapechiick.com, Queen Naija announced her engagement to Clarence White earlier this week. Today she made it official through music, releasing “Ring” via Motown Records.
“I had a while to really bask in my moment and now I’m ready to share it with the ones who have truly been here since the beginning to see it all unfold,” Queen said. “I’m so happy to be able to use music to express myself about my real life.”
“Ring” marks her first release since her EP 30. and arrives with early traction already built — the record generated over 1.3 million views and 200,000 likes across her native posts before release, and has sparked over 135 TikTok creations surpassing 2 million views.
After revealing the cover art earlier this week, JT returns with her new single “Numb.” Produced by Danes Blood, Ben10K, Chicken, and BAMBII, a limited signed 7-inch vinyl of the single is available for pre-order now exclusively at thegirljtworld.com.
“I ain’t never been a fake b*tch ever / I can never hang with a lame b*tch never,” she raps on the track.
The release comes off her surprise appearance at Coachella last weekend. JT appeared during Little Simz‘s set to debut their collaboration “Game On,” served as DJ and creative director for a Numb-inspired activation at the Do LaB stage, and hosted an afterparty at the Red Bull Mirage.
“Numb” follows “Girls Gone Wild,” released in November 2025, and her 2024 mixtape City Cinderella, which debuted in the Top 5 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Chicago rapper Glizzy Glow and Atlanta rapper BunnaB have joined forces to release Glow’s latest single, “The Breakup Song,” accompanied by a music video directed by Blue Visionz.
Produced by Thankutimmy and Ki Cooked It, the track finds both artists taking aim at their exes. “Why would I be with you? …He put his chain around my neck, and they wonder why I’m cold / Every time we post a picture, all the b*****s yelling goals,” Glizzy Glow raps on her verse.
“The Breakup Song” follows “CUTWATER,” the 2025 single that put the Englewood, Chicago rapper on the national radar, accumulating 15 million views across platforms and 2.4 million on YouTube.
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