Keke Palmer has once again proven why she’s one of the most dynamic entertainers of her generation — this time by paying a fabulous tribute to Whitney Houston that has the internet gagged.
Over the weekend, Palmer took to Instagram to share a stunning carousel of images, but what really caught fans’ attention was one particular look that instantly reminded everyone of Whitney’s 1999 “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay” music video.
Moments later, she doubled down with a short video clip — fully channeling the legendary diva. In the clip, Keke lip-synched perfectly to Whitney’s vocals while standing in a set that looked eerily similar to the original video’s icy-cool aesthetic.
Naturally, fans and celebs alike lit up the comments section:
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@threadstrekker: “Keke is exactly who she thinks she is! 🤌🏾🙌🏾”
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@elgincharles: “Nippy would have adored KeKe. 🤍🕊️🖤”
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@natasha_nubian: “That Whitney song is timeless🔥 and if there’s one thing Keke gon do, it’s look good 😍”
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@rhemagirl: “I just know Whitney would’ve loved some Keke chile 🤭”
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@tkcanada: “Somebody said ‘It’s not right, but the gag is, it’s ok’ 😂😂😂😂”
Of course, not all comments were pure praise — a few playful jabs surfaced too:
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@tasteoftakeisha: “Keke imma need you to learn the words first baby 😂 but this is cute”
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@chalk2menicely_asmr: “I’m tired of her she so animated 🙄”
Still, the overwhelming reaction was joy, nostalgia, and admiration. Fans applauded Palmer’s boldness, charisma, and dedication to giving a performance — even for a fun Instagram post.
From her Akeelah and the Bee days to now, Keke Palmer stays booked, busy, and in character — and this Whitney tribute is further proof she was born to entertain.
And one thing’s for sure: it’s not right how good she looks… but it’s okay.
