Systems and methods for providing relevant explanations for recommended content are provided. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes obtaining data indicative of one or more parameters associated with a user. The method includes determining recommended content for the user based at least in part on the one or more parameters associated with the user. The recommended content is associated with a recommended engagement for the user. The method includes generating an explanation for the recommended content for the user based at least in part on the one or more parameters associated with the user. The explanation is indicative of why the recommended engagement is recommended for the user. The method includes providing data indicative of the recommended content and the explanation for the recommended content for display on a user interface via a display device.