Keke Palmer returns to ‘Hoda & Jenna’ after telling them to mind their own business

Keke Palmer made her return to Today With Hoda & Jenna a year after her viral moment, where she famously told the hosts to “mind y’all’s business” regarding her relationship status. While this latest appearance might have the potential to go viral again, the tone was a bit more playful, albeit with a touch of residual tension.

During the interview, Keke was once again asked about her relationship with her child’s father, Darius Jackson, a topic that had sparked speculation in her previous visit. When Jenna Bush Hager directly asked if Keke was happy and whether she was still together with Darius, Keke responded with a characteristic smile, saying, “Yes, life is good. I have nothing but gratitude, honestly,” before issuing her signature, “Mind y’all’s business,” quoting Beyoncé.

Both Hoda Kotb and Jenna laughed it off, but the playful vibe continued when they acknowledged the viral moment from last year. Jenna even humorously asked, “I think we irritated you a little, but we’re good, right?” to which Keke jokingly responded, “We’re gonna fight outside after this,” though her serious expression made viewers wonder if there was some truth to her teasing.

The conversation quickly shifted as Keke started discussing her new book, Master of Me, and how it relates to controlling one’s narrative—something she had already touched on during her previous interview. She reiterated her message from last year, saying, “People do have to say, ‘I love you, boo…but mind your business.’”

While the interview lightened with jokes and laughter, Keke’s comments and her insistence on privacy continue to highlight her boundary-setting approach to personal matters, making this second visit another memorable moment in her ongoing media presence. Whether or not there will be a “Hoda & Jenna” chapter in her book is still up for debate, but the latest interaction is definitely something for the paperback edition!