Keke Palmer reveals she ‘doesn’t really do relationship stuff online’ after trying dating app Raya

Keke Palmer recently deleted her profile off of the dating app Raya – which caters to celebrities and high-profile people – after discovering it felt too much like ‘networking.’

The 26-year-old triple threat, in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar US, stated that she ‘doesn’t really do relationship stuff online’ and prefers to date outside the celebrity world in an effort to keep her ‘private life outside of [her] work life.’ 

‘I’ve always had the same philosophy when it comes to dating. Not that I wouldn’t give someone a try,’ explained Palmer. ‘To me, it’s easiest when you don’t date someone with the same career.’ 

Keke – born Lauren Keyana Palmer – elaborated on her online aversion by admitting that she would not know how to ‘do it without looking, like, cheesy or something.’

‘Yes, I’m a hundred percent authentic, but there is stuff that I do save for family and friends.’

After enduring one Raya spawned date, Keke ditched the app for good. 

She also revealed that she does have a ‘Finsta’ – which is another name for a private Instagram account – but often forgets ‘to post on there.’

‘[Because] I do post a lot of real moments and raw moments on my main Instagram page. But at the same time, when it comes to romance, [posting about it] doesn’t really come naturally to me, so I feel like, why force it?’

Online or offline, the True Jackson, VP star is often wary of allowing new people into her life out of fear they may be using her for her Hollywood connections.

‘I think a lot about, like, Does this person really like me for me? And it’s not just romantic relationships. It’s friends too.’

She continued: ‘That wavering, that’s the most traumatic thing about fame. And that can really tear at your self-esteem if you let it.’

‘Cause the reality is you really might be a great person, you really might be that fun to be around, you might be that lovable, but because you’re always having to protect yourself from what people may want from you, you can’t even embrace the fact that maybe it’s all true.’

Palmer became a household name in 2006 when she graced the silver screen as the title character in Akeelah And The Bee.

The following year, Keke released her debut album with Atlantic Records titled So Uncool.

While pursuing her musical passions, Keke continued acting and went on to lead the popular Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP.

In 2019, Palmer acted alongside Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B in the acclaimed crime comedy Hustlers.