Keke Palmer welcomes her son, Leodis Andrellton Jackson, to the world: “Born during Black History Month, with a name to match

Keke Palmer welcomes her son, Leodis Andrellton Jackson, to the world: “Born during Black History Month, with a name to match.

Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson welcome their first child, a baby boy named Leodis Andrellton Jackson.

The star of “Nope” and the host of “Password” announced on Instagram Monday that she and her boyfriend, Darius Jackson, have welcomed a baby boy, Leodis Andrellton Jackson.

Palmer’s Instagram announcement featured photos of the new parents looking frazzled but happy while she sings “Someone” by El DeBarge, a song featured on a mix tape Jackson made for her, she explained.

Palmer memorably announced she was having a baby while hosting “Saturday Night Live” in December.

“People have been in my comments saying, ‘Keke’s having a baby, Keke’s pregnant,’ and I want to set the record straight ― I AM!” she gushed while pulling open her jacket and revealing her stomach.

Late last month, she casually announced she was having a son during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

She also left a note for her partner, “Darius always made me playlists when we first started dating, “Someone” by El Debarge was a favorite. We became each other’s someone and made a someone, look at God!” Palmer concluded her post by noting that her son was, “Born during Black History Month, with a name to match!” Last year in December, the actress announced her pregnancy during an episode of “Saturday Night Live” after multiple internet rumors began to spread that she was expecting.

“There’s some rumors going around, people have been in my comments saying, ‘Keke’s having a baby, Keke’s pregnant. I just want to set the record straight … I am,” Palmer said during her opening monologue and unbuttoning her coat to reveal her baby bump.

Congratulations from celebrity friends and fans alike poured in on her announcement. Rapper Big Sean said, “Big Congrats! Welcome to the club.” Actress Meagan Good wrote, ” Congratulations sis, Blessings on Blessings to you and your family!” Star and creator of Abott Elementary Quinta Brunson wrote ” “Congratulations!!!! Welcome to the best hood!”