Abuse Allegations Shake the Halle Bailey and DDG Custody Battle
The headlines are swirling around Halle Bailey, the singer and actress who became a global sensation through Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid. This time, though, she isn’t in the spotlight for her music or acting. Instead, she’s at the center of a stormy legal battle with rapper DDG (Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.), whose real-life drama is more intense than anything from the movies.
According to recently filed court papers, Bailey and DDG—together since 2022 but split as of 2023—are embroiled in a serious custody dispute over their son, Halo, only 17 months old. The court filings from Bailey paint a dark picture: she alleges months of physical, emotional, verbal, and even financial abuse, all while fearing for her child’s safety.
Bailey described some chilling moments, like a confrontation in January 2025 where, during a custody exchange, she claims DDG slammed her face into her car’s steering wheel with such force that it chipped her tooth. She also said he yanked her by the hair as tempers flared. And it didn’t stop there—she says that in March 2025, he got angry after learning their heated argument was caught on the Ring doorbell. His reaction? He allegedly smashed the doorbell in frustration, this after Bailey didn't send their sick son to him that day.
Restraining Order, Sole Custody, and Counter-Allegations
The legal response was decisive. On May 14, 2025, a Los Angeles judge granted Bailey a restraining order, meaning DDG must stay at least 100 yards away from both her and their son, Halo, until the next court date on June 6. The judge also revoked DDG’s custodial rights, making Bailey the sole legal guardian for now. Bailey, known not just for acting but also her Grammy-nominated work with sister duo Chloe x Halle and on TV’s Grown-ish, admitted in her filings that she’s deeply afraid for her little boy’s well-being, which was a key reason the court sided with her for temporary full custody.
But wait, the case gets even messier. DDG isn’t just staying silent—he’s fighting back in court filings, accusing Bailey of being physically abusive in return. He claims she tried to keep tabs on him by hiding Airtags in his car to track his whereabouts and even alleges she has struck him. These back-and-forth accusations have made this one of the most closely watched celebrity legal stories this year.
So far, DDG hasn’t made any public statements, though his legal team disputes Bailey’s side of the story. Meanwhile, Bailey remains focused on establishing a safe environment for Halo, as she’s made clear to the judges and everyone watching. With a new court hearing just around the corner on June 6, all eyes will stay on what comes next in this tense, high-profile custody fight.