Keke Palmer talks about Usher dance and relationship drama in new song ‘My Confession’

on,” in which she reflects on her breakup with boyfriend Darius Jackson and the viral moment she shared with Usher that led to her ex’s public ridicule. Palmer took to social media to explain the song’s meaning, stating that “My Confession” is her way of expressing buried feelings and finding closure within herself rather than through a conversation.

The song begins with Palmer reminiscing about the summer of 2023 when her relationship with Jackson ended before attending Usher’s concert in Las Vegas. Palmer hints that attending the concert was her attempt to find solace after the breakup. While she doesn’t explicitly detail the incident at the concert where Usher slow-danced with her, she references the aftermath of the viral moment in the song.

Palmer addresses the negative online backlash Jackson faced for a critical comment he made about her outfit, portraying him as the villain in the situation. She emphasizes that despite the public perception, their relationship had already ended prior to the Vegas incident.

In the chorus of the song, Palmer makes a direct reference to Usher’s song “Confessions Part II” by singing, “F— your projections, these are my confessions,” signaling her defiance against the public scrutiny and judgment surrounding the breakup.

Palmer also touches on the strain between Jackson’s family and herself, suggesting that he has a history of conflict within his own family. She highlights the irony of him siding with his family against her when he initially disliked them, similar to how he is treating her now.

Usher later addressed the incident during an interview, expressing his focus on creating light and positive moments on stage. Palmer subsequently appeared in the music video for Usher’s song “Boyfriend,” playfully referencing their previous encounter. Despite the media frenzy surrounding their interaction, Palmer reiterated that Usher had no role in her breakup and that relationships naturally have their complications.

In 2024, Palmer expressed surprise at the widespread attention the Vegas concert incident received, emphasizing that it was merely a fun interaction between entertainers. During a podcast with Usher, they both reflected on the incident and dismissed any notions of their involvement in each other’s personal lives.

In her song “My Confession,” Keke Palmer openly reflects on her breakup with Darius Jackson, the viral moment with Usher, and the aftermath of public scrutiny. Through her lyrics, Palmer portrays a sense of closure and reclaiming her truth amidst external judgment and misinterpretation of her personal life.