THE FINAL CURTAIN: Inside Halle Bailey and DDG’s Stylish Partnership Now Marred by Legal Drama
In a somber turn for one of Hollywood’s once-promising young relationships, songstress and silver screen darling Halle Bailey has filed a restraining order against rapper and digital entrepreneur DDG (Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.), marking a dramatic conclusion to their three-year romance that captivated fans across social media platforms.
The 25-year-old breakout star, who enchanted audiences worldwide with her transcendent performance in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” submitted court documents on May 13 to the Los Angeles County Superior Court, painting a troubling portrait of alleged abuse that spanned physical, emotional, verbal, and financial dimensions. The legal action comes just seven months after the pair—who share one-year-old son Halo—announced their separation to a stunned public.
According to the immaculately filed documents obtained by several reputable publications, Bailey cited DDG’s “temper and lack of respect” as the catalyst for their initial split. In what appears to be a calculated move to protect both herself and her toddler, the multi-hyphenate talent is seeking comprehensive no-contact and stay-away orders that would prohibit the rapper from approaching within 100 yards of either Bailey or their son. The restraining order would additionally bar DDG from posting about either Bailey or Halo on his extensive social media empire, which boasts millions of followers across YouTube, Twitch, and Instagram.
“I realize that there is no placating Darryl,” Bailey stated with palpable resolve in her declaration. “I cannot allow this abuse any longer. I cannot keep living like this.” The statement continues with heartbreaking clarity: “I never know when he is going to demand our son be in his mother’s care and whether I will be subjected to his threats and abuse.”
In a move that speaks to both professional dedication and maternal protection, Bailey has requested full legal and physical custody of Halo, along with court permission to travel with her son to Italy this June, where she is contracted to film her next cinematic venture—further cementing her ascent in Hollywood following her Disney triumph.
Fashion observers have long admired the aesthetic ballet of Bailey and DDG’s relationship, which began in the digital realm before blossoming into a high-profile romance. The couple first publicly declared their attachment in March 2022, when DDG offered a romantic tribute for Bailey’s 22nd birthday via Instagram. Their sartorial synchronicity at red carpet events frequently dominated style conversations, with Bailey’s ethereal elegance complementing DDG’s streetwear sophistication.
The restraining order documents reveal troubling allegations of verbal abuse, with claims that DDG frequently used derogatory language toward Bailey in the presence of their young son. Perhaps most disturbingly for a public figure of Bailey’s caliber, she alleges that DDG weaponized his substantial social media following against her, resulting in waves of online harassment directed at the singer-actress.
“Whenever he wishes to cause upset, he starts badmouthing me to his several millions of fans,” Bailey stated in court papers. “He claims I am withholding our son and that I am with other men… He seems to try to set up drama for his fans.”
As the fashion and entertainment communities rally around Bailey during this challenging chapter, industry insiders speculate about how this development may influence her upcoming projects and carefully cultivated public image. Her representatives have declined further comment, maintaining the dignified silence that has characterized Bailey’s approach to her meteoric career.
