Keke Palmer releases 'I'm a motha' merch days after boyfriend publicly shamed her outfit

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By Nasima Khatun

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Keke Palmer has released 'I'm a motha' merch just days after her boyfriend publicly shamed her outfit.

It all started when the 29-year-old attended an Usher concert in Las Vegas where she was seen embracing the 44-year-old musician as he serenaded her with his iconic track 'There Goes My Baby' in the VIP section.

In a video posted to Twitter by @RNB_Radar, the star can be seen wearing a risqué mesh black dress with a strapless bodysuit underneath as she twirls around in front of the 'DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love' singer.

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As the video went viral online on July 5, Palmer's boyfriend Darius Jackson decided to retweet the clip alongside a caption that elicited a strong reaction from fans.

Jackson, who is also the father of Palmer's four-month-old son, was seemingly not impressed by the sultry outfit, writing: "It’s the outfit tho... you a mom" in what he believed to be an appropriate response to plaster on social media.

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Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson attend Boss Featuring Keke Palmer terrace after party. Credit: Rebecca Sapp/Getty

Despite being slammed for the statement, the fitness instructor doubled down on his point by following up with another "controversial" tweet, saying: "We live in a generation where a man of the family doesn’t want the wife & mother to his kids to showcase booty cheeks to please others & he gets told how much of a hater he is."

"This is my family & my representation. I have standards & morals to what I believe. I rest my case," he added.

The tweets have since been deleted.

The Hustler star took to Instagram after the incident showing off her outfit with a caption that seemingly hinted at the comments.

"I wish I had taken more pictures but we were running late! I am telling y’all right now, if you haven’t seen @usher YOU MUST GO!! HE WAS SO FABULOUS!! Giving theater, Atlanta downnn, tips and tricks and just absolutely iconic."

"I was truly inspired as a performer. I whooped some a** in spades too! Where is that pic of us all together with the King himself??" she added.

Usher himself also commented on the post supporting the Nickelodeon alum, writing: "The Big Boss!! Thank U for coming!"

Just a few days on, Palmer posted a video of herself holding her and her boyfriend's baby, Leodis, and discussed how the little boy has "empowered her."

She wrote: "One thing is certain and one thing is true, IM A MOTHA, through and through!"

And now, just to double down on her response to the drama, she has released her own line of merchandise with the tag lines 'I’m A Motha' and 'Stevie to the bulls***.'

On her official website, the 29-year-old is now promoting a 'I’m a Motha' crewneck, which is selling for $45, and the 'To the Bulls***' tee, which is on sale for $30.

And of course, fans couldn't help but commend the star on her "genius" marketing skills.

Keke - 1. Darius - 0.

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