KeKe Palmer publicizes the beginning of a child boy with Darius Daulton

actress and singer Keke PalmerThe 29-year-old recently shared exciting news with her followers on Instagram – she’s a mom!

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In a post that included multiple images, the star revealed that she and partner Darius Daulton, 28, welcomed a baby boy into the world. According to KeKe’s latest Instagram post, the little boy arrived 48 hours ago.

“Only 48 hours to be a parent!” KeKe wrote with the shocked face emoji.

KeKe Palmer shares first photos of baby: Leodis Andrellton Jackson

In a humorous moment, Palmer wrote that she wasn’t trying to hide her son from the world — although she included a slide showing his first photos of him sleeping in a tiny gray onesie. In her caption, the new mom confirmed the baby’s name. Leodis Andrellton Jackson. She called him Leo for short.

KeKe & Darius are over the moon about love and the new baby

The post also included a sweet story about the couple’s relationship. Palmer revealed that when they first started dating, Darius made her playlists, with “Someone” by El Debarge being her favorite. Now they’ve become “someone” for each other and have created a “someone” for themselves – their new little boy.

Palmer also shared that her little one already has a personality of his own and said he loves Rolling Ray.

A final touching detail from Palmer’s post was the revelation that her baby boy was born during Black History Month and that he has an apt name. The actress is proud of her little boy and was delighted to share the news.

Congratulations to KeKe & Darius on their bundle of joy!