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Is Duke Riley Dating Actress & Singer Keke Palmer? Diving Deep Into Dolphins LB’s Relationship With Alleged Girlfriend

Published 03/02/2024, 5:11 AM EST

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Duke Riley has a penchant for music! Following the conclusion of the NFL 2023 season, players have returned to their routines – some engaging in intense workouts, others hosting podcasts, and a few showcasing their talents. Miami Dolphins linebacker Riley takes the spotlight, recently dropping his latest number and igniting dating rumors.

According to the reports, singer Keke Palmer got out of a relationship with the father of her child, Darius Jackson. And now another report is circulating online that she found her new love in the Dolphins’ linebacker. But is the “relationship” genuine?

Are Duke Riley and Keke Palmer dating?

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Multiple reports indicate speculations about a potential romantic involvement between Keke Palmer and Duke Riley. The rumors gained traction when fans posted photos of their meet-ups on social media.

 

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It all started with a fan posting pictures of the meeting with the singer, where the athlete reportedly was seen in the background. This post speculated about their connection and meeting. However, neither party has confirmed their relationship.

Palmer was in a relationship with Darius Jackson but split with him in October 2023. They also welcomed their first child earlier that year. On Riley’s side, he, too, got separated from his long-time girlfriend, Juleanna Marie Goodard, in July 2022, after a year of their engagement. And now, this incident of Palmer and Riley has created a buzz among fans.

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Although they remained tight-lipped, shortly after the viral photo incident, Palmer and Riley’s interactions on social media fueled the speculation even further.

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Did Keke Palmer endorse Duke Riley?

As soon as photos of their rumored meeting surfaced online, many eagle-eyed fans highlighted another update on their alleged romance. Reports indicated that the singer-actress Keke Palmer shared a video on Instagram featuring Riley’s new song, Smooth Like Hitch, expressing her support for his work.

 

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Given that they also follow each other on Instagram, many are speculating a developing romance between the two stars. Whether or not they are dating, one thing is for sure: Duke Riley has a passion for music, and hence, he dropped his vocals on Roll Tide, following Smooth Like Hitch.

Given their dating and engagement rumors, many fans speculate about a collab between Palmer and Riley someday.

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Bhwya Sriya is a senior NFL writer at EssentiallySports. She actively covers Live games and Breaking News with a specialization in injury reports. Certified for excellence in beat reporting, Bhwya also leads our annual Super Bowl coverage.
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Shubhankar Adhikari