Written by: Ciara Celeste
The Tea is HOT! But the real question is… who’s side are you on? If you have been keeping up to date with Entertainment News then you know who Halle Bailey and DDG are. If not Bailey is an Black Actress and Singer. Bailey starred in The Little Mermaid and The Color Purple making history as the first Black Actress to play the role of The Little Mermaid. DDG is a YouTuber, Streamer and Rapper. Now the two dated for some time, unfortunately broke off the relationship and are now in an ugly custody battle. Let’s dissect this.
Let’s break down DDG and Halle’s relationship timeline. The two made their relationship public in March of 2022 according to People.com. They began to date and show off their love and affection on social media for two years, and showing up for each other at public events. Then in January of 2024 they welcomed their son Halo into the world.
As they embraced parenthood, the love did not last for long. DDG announced the breakup to the public in October of 2024. Since that announcement every few months it seems to be something new with them. Recently there has been a Custody Battle over Halo, both parties came out with shocking allegations according to ABC News.
Bailey wanted to take Halo out of the country with her to Italy while she was filming. DDG immediately filed a motion requesting an Emergency Hearing asking for Full Custody of Halo and that the court restrict Bailey from traveling out the country with Halo. The court denied that motion.
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Both parties have been granted temporary Restraining Orders on each other at the moment. DDG is claiming that Bailey is Physically Abusive and “poses an immediate threat to the safety and emotional well being and more importantly, to the stability and safety of our son,” according to ABC News. Now Bailey is singing a different tune. She is claiming DDG was physically abusive, verbally abusive before their son was born, and has been badmouthing her to his fans. She has since showed proof of the abuse on social media
DDG’s mother and manager have stepped in, claiming that Bailey would leave Airbags in certain areas as a way to monitor and “stalk” DDG.
This situation is an ongoing case, but there is truly no winner involved when there is a child involved.