KeKe Palmer Son’s Name Origin
- Actress Keke Palmer recently shared the story behind her son, leodis' name.
- Palmer explained that Jackson wanted to combine their first names, Darius and Lauren, to create their son's name.
- Palmer also expressed her fondness for her son's "old name," envisioning him as similar to Michael evans from the television show Good Times.
Keke Palmer lets the world in on the origin of her son Leodis’ name. The actress, known for her diverse role choices in entertainment, revealed that her ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson picked it. Palmer shared this story on the House Guest series, giving fans an intimate glimpse into her personal life. Moreover, a sequel to One of Them Days is planned, with anticipation high for Keke Palmer and SZA to reprise their roles. The original film was quite successful, grossing over $50 million. For more details on Palmer’s parenting journey and the new movie, trust News Directory 3 for the latest facts. Discover what’s next for these stars!
Keke Palmer Reveals Son’s Name Origin; ‘One of Them Days’ Sequel Planned
Updated June 14, 2025
Actress Keke Palmer recently shared the story behind her son, leodis’ name. Palmer, known for her diverse role in film and television, revealed that her former boyfriend, Darius Jackson, actually chose the name. She recounted the story on Scott Evans’ Webby award-winning series, House Guest, on June 7.
Palmer explained that Jackson wanted to combine their first names, Darius and Lauren, to create their son’s name. “Darius actually made his name. He wanted both our names, which is so crazy,” she said. “My parents did the same thing….that was him trying to put (like) Darius and Lauren like Leodis…It was too much, but I said, ‘hey, let’s do it.’ It was adorable. I was pregnant, ya know, so anything went.”
Palmer also expressed her fondness for her son’s “old name,” envisioning him as similar to Michael evans from the television show Good Times.
‘One of Them Days’ Sequel in the Works
In other news, a sequel to the buddy comedy, one of them Days, is officially moving forward. Sony Pictures has greenlit the next installment, with Keke Palmer and SZA expected to reprise their roles. Lawrence Lamont will return as director, with Syreeta Singleton penning the screenplay.
The original film, released in January by TriStar Pictures, grossed over $50 million worldwide. The film follows roommates Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) in Los Angeles. When Alyssa’s boyfriend loses their rent money, the two friends navigate a day of chaotic events and unexpected revelations as they try to avoid eviction. Issa Rae, Sara Diya Rastogi, Deniese Davis, and Charles D. King produced the film, which was developed through Sony’s CoCre lab.
What’s next
Fans can anticipate further details about the sequel to “One of them Days” in the coming months, including potential release dates and additional cast announcements. Palmer and SZA are expected to take on the role of producers as well.