The R&B star has taken legal steps to protect herself and her 16-month-old son, Halo, following serious allegations of physical and emotional abuse by rapper and streamer DDG.
Grammy-nominated singer and actress Halle Bailey has been awarded temporary sole custody of her son, Halo, following a series of legal actions taken against her former partner, rapper and Twitch streamer DDG (born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.). The court’s decision follows allegations of repeated physical and emotional abuse made by Bailey in recent court filings.
According to People, which obtained official court documents filed on May 16, Bailey sought custody for the immediate protection of herself and her 16-month-old son. She claimed that DDG had subjected her to multiple instances of abuse, both mental and physical, over the course of their relationship — including threats and concerning behavior that escalated after their separation in late 2024.
Restraining Order and Visitation Restrictions
Earlier this week, the “Angel” singer was also granted a temporary restraining order against DDG, which legally requires him to stay at least 100 yards away from both Halle and baby Halo. The restraining order remains in effect until June 4, the date of their next scheduled court hearing.
In her custody petition, Bailey requested that DDG not be allowed unsupervised visitation with Halo. Instead, she asked that any contact between father and son occur only through weekly supervised visits coordinated by a professional third-party monitoring service. She also urged the court to prohibit DDG from removing the child from Los Angeles County, citing past incidents in which he allegedly tried to hide or take their son away without her consent.
These claims were detailed in her filing, which painted a troubling picture of co-parenting difficulties, including alleged threats from DDG, refusal to cooperate in parenting matters, and concerns for Halo’s safety when in DDG’s care.
DDG Responds Through Music and Social Media
DDG has not issued a formal statement in court as of now, but he previously addressed the custody situation in his March 2025 single “Don’t Take My Son.” In the song and in a Twitch livestream, DDG accused Bailey of intentionally keeping him away from their child. He also stated that he wished to avoid legal proceedings, saying, “Court just makes everything more messy than what it is.”
Despite these claims, the court has taken Bailey’s petition seriously and prioritized the safety of both mother and child in its decisions thus far.
Timeline of Events
Halle Bailey and DDG began dating in 2022 and welcomed their son, Halo, in December 2023. Although the birth was kept private for several months, Bailey later confirmed it publicly in early 2024. The couple’s relationship reportedly began to deteriorate shortly after, and they officially separated in October 2024.
According to a separate set of court documents reviewed by Billboard, Bailey alleges that the abuse began in early 2025. One incident described in detail occurred during a custody handoff, where she claims DDG became physically aggressive while she was dropping Halo off in his care.
These allegations mark a significant turning point in the public’s view of DDG, who has built a career both as a rapper and an online personality. While he has faced criticism in the past for controversial content and remarks on social media, this marks the most serious legal and personal accusation against him to date.
Public Reaction and Ongoing Legal Proceedings
The situation has sparked intense discussion across social media, with many fans and followers showing support for Halle Bailey. Known for her breakout role as Ariel in Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid and her rising solo music career, Bailey has been praised for her strength and courage in speaking out and taking legal action to protect her child.
The legal case is ongoing, with the next court date set for June 4, 2025. Until then, Bailey maintains full temporary custody of Halo, while DDG’s contact is limited by the restraining order and supervised visitations, pending further rulings by the court.
