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You might remember Skai Jackson as the sassy, lovable Zuri Ross from Disney Channel’sJessie.Well, Jackson isn’t that kid anymore. She’s 22 now, and her life is way more dramatic than any Disney plotline.
Why? Because of Deondre Burgin, her boyfriend—and the father of her first child. Yep, Jackson is now a mom, and the internet can’t stop talking about it. But Burgin’s life comes with baggage. And by baggage, we mean legal issues, online drama, and rumors flying left and right.
So, how did the two even meet? Let’s just say their love story isn’t your classic rom-com. From rumors of jailhouse love letters to Facebook posts that stirred up major drama, this relationship is as chaotic as it gets.
Thought the drama ended? Wrong! Jackson’s baby news shocked everyone and Burgin’s online fails? Everyone’s hooked. So, what’s really happening? Let’s unpack this chaos!
How did Skai Jackson and Deondre Burgin meet?
The story of how Skai Jackson and Deondre Burgin met is wild. According to theSouth China Morning Post, they started talking while Burgin was in jail. Apparently, the two exchanged letters while he was behind bars. And here’s the cherry on top—some reports claim Jackson even bailed him out.
But wait, there’s more. Burgin, who also goes by Yerkky Yerkky on social media, has a bit of a reputation. Gossip pages say he has three kids with different moms. That alone had fans questioning the actress’ choice of boyfriend. And then TikTok entered the chat.
A random TikTokker dropped a video claiming Burgin wasn’t being honest about his relationships. The video hinted at a secret romance with someone else. Naturally, it went viral, and gossip accounts had a field day.
Fans, however, were split. Some believed it, while others dismissed it as clout-chasing nonsense. Despite all the noise, Jackson stood by Burgin. She never preached the TikTok drama directly, but her actions spoke louder than words.
Skai Jackson welcomes first child with Deondre Burgin
Surprise! Skai Jackson is officially a mom. She announced the big news with anInstagrampost that had fans swooning. The post showed her newborn baby’s tiny hand holding onto her finger, and the caption was simple but sweet:“Kasai.”
If you’ve been following Jackson’s life, this news wasn’t completely out of the blue. Back in November 2024, she confirmed her pregnancy after months of rumors. The whispers started last summer when Jackson got into some legal trouble (more on that later). At the time, people noticed she was sporting what looked like a baby bump. Now, it’s official—Jackson is a mom, and Deondre Burgin is the dad.
Burgin, who’s been in and out of the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, is adjusting to fatherhood. But not without drama. Just days before Jackson’s baby announcement, a post popped up on Burgin’s Facebook account (perTMZ), and it wasn’t pretty. The post called Jackson a“dumb a** Disney Channel b*tch pregnant”and threw major shade her way. Fans were shocked.
Jackson and her mom were quick to claim the account was hacked, but people had mixed reactions. Some believed the hacking story, while others thought Burgin might’ve just been venting. Either way, the timing was messy.
Celebs like Keke Palmer and JT from City Girls showered Jackson with love on her baby post, but fans couldn’t help side-eyeing Burgin. Despite all the drama, Jackson seems to be flourishing. She’s welcoming motherhood and sharing sweet peeks of her baby boy, Kasai. Drama or not, Jackson is making it work.
Deondre Burgin’s legal issues and drama with Skai Jackson
Now let’s talk about Deondre Burgin’s legal troubles—because there’s a lot to offload. Just one day after Jackson announced her pregnancy, Burgin made headlines for getting arrested. The incident happened in Cincinnati, Ohio, where police tried to arrest him for violating his juvenile parole. Instead of cooperating, Burgin ran. And it didn’t end well.
Police eventually caught him, and the whole thing was caught on video. The clip showed officers pinning Burgin to the ground and handcuffing him. He ended up with a small cut on his face and was charged with misdemeanor obstruction.
The Disney Channel alum has had her own run-ins with the law, too. Last summer, she was arrested for allegedly assaulting Burgin during an argument. She denied the allegations and said the two were deeply in love. The case was later dropped, but the headlines were brutal.
Shreya Jha
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Meet Shreya, FandomWire’s go-to Pop-Culture Writer. She holds a master’s degree in Journalism and a pop culture obsession that rivals even the most die-hard ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel fans.Her articles have been published in Animated Times, Creator Mail, and The Luxxe Mag. When Shreya’s not busy dishing out hot takes, she is lost in the world of rom-coms.
