When Did Darnell Change on Girlfriends?

Tanner Scott Richards played Jabari Darnell Wilkes in seasons 1-6 but was replaced by Kendré Berry in seasons 7-8.

Why did they change Darnell on Girlfriends?

His departure from the show happened because he wanted to star in the UPN sitcom One on One instead. ... So while Flex wasn't destined to play Darnell for the rest of his career, he made a very fruitful one for himself, as it seems, on his own show.

Does Maya divorce Darnell?

They ultimately proceed with a divorce. In the later seasons, we see Maya being more headstrong about her career and leading a successful life as a self-care author. In Season 5, Maya receives a drunk call from Darnell where he confesses that he's still in love with her, despite getting married the following day.