When Fairytales Turn Into Nightmares: The Custody War Continues
A seemingly perfect Hollywood romance between The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey and rapper/YouTuber DDG (real name Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.) has turned into one of 2025’s most heartbreaking celebrity legal battles.
- When Fairytales Turn Into Nightmares: The Custody War Continues
- How We Got Here: From Love Story to Legal War 💔
- The Allegations That Shook Hollywood
- The January Incident
- The March Bedroom Photo Incident
- The RSV Incident and Phone Throwing
- The Mother’s Day Breaking Point
- What The Court Decided 👨⚖️
- DDG Fires Back With His Own Claims
- The Supervised Visits: Every Detail Documented 👶
- Where Things Stand Right Now 📅
- The Bottom Line 💔
Lawyers for both parties asked the court to extend the temporary restraining order until November 5, 2025. The original order was supposed to end on October 15, 2025. Both legal teams told the court they’re preparing an agreement. They requested more time for the hearing. Translation: This drama is FAR from over.
How We Got Here: From Love Story to Legal War 💔
Halle Bailey and DDG started dating in 2022. For a while, they looked like relationship goals. The couple welcomed their son Halo in December 2023. Fans ate up every adorable family moment they shared on social media.

But things were allegedly falling apart behind the Instagram perfect photos. The couple announced their breakup in October 2024. This happened less than a year after welcoming their baby boy.
The Allegations That Shook Hollywood
Halle Bailey took legal action in May 2025. Her move sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. A judge granted Bailey a temporary restraining order against DDG. She filed it in Los Angeles County Superior Court. She also got temporary physical and legal custody of Halo.
The January Incident
Court documents reveal serious allegations. Bailey claims things first got physical in January. DDG came over to pick up their son Halo. She was buckling Halo into the car seat. Bailey says DDG grew agitated. He allegedly said “Get out of my car, BITCH” repeatedly.
They allegedly started wrestling. DDG pulled her hair, according to court docs. He allegedly slammed her face on his steering wheel. The impact chipped her tooth.
Halle says she was in pain and crying. The fighting stopped. But she was still worried about Halo. She decided to ride to DDG’s house with him. Why? She didn’t feel safe leaving the baby with him in that state.
DDG’s family told her they’d take care of the baby. She left “hysterical” with bruises on her arms. She also had her chipped tooth. She attached photos of her alleged injuries to her restraining order request.
The March Bedroom Photo Incident
Fast forward to March 2025. Bailey alleges DDG showed up at her home uninvited. He entered without permission. He went to her bedroom. Then he texted a pic of Halle’s empty bed to her. The text said “now I know what u been on lol”.
Halle interpreted the text as DDG accusing her of sleeping with other people.
The RSV Incident and Phone Throwing
Four days later, things escalated again. Bailey told DDG that she and the baby were sick with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). She didn’t want Halo to leave home. Bailey claims he got verbally abusive. He smashed her Ring camera. He ran away with Halle’s phone.
He drove off. She claims DDG threw the phone out his window. He yelled to her “GO GET IT BITCH”.
The Mother’s Day Breaking Point
The final straw came during a vacation. Halle was in St. Lucia with Halo and her sister. DDG texted her links to social media posts. The posts claimed she was on the island with singer Brent Faiyaz.
Halle replied “not with any man out here. i wouldn’t do that, i have halo … please let me enjoy my mother’s day in peace.”
What The Court Decided 👨⚖️
A judge approved a domestic violence restraining order. DDG must stay 100 yards away from Bailey and their son. The order also permits her to take Halo to Italy. She’ll be filming a movie there for 2 months.
DDG can no longer post or stream about Bailey and their child. Why? Halle claims her ex has been whipping his fans into a frenzy. He allegedly trashes her when he live streams.
DDG Fires Back With His Own Claims
DDG didn’t stay silent. He filed for a restraining order against Bailey. He claims she “poses an immediate threat to my safety and emotional well-being and more importantly, to the stability and safety of our son”.
DDG’s Allegations
DDG made specific claims. Bailey allegedly “routinely used emotional coercion, including but not limited to threats of self-harm” when he tried to leave. She allegedly “weaponized our pregnancy”. He claims she threatened to “abort our baby should I not reconcile or accede to her demands”. He also says she invaded his privacy.
The Supervised Visits: Every Detail Documented 👶
Court documents detail a supervised visit on September 17, 2025. A court appointed monitor watched over all interactions involving Halo for nine hours. The monitor documented everything.
Halle Bailey dropped Halo off at the exchange location. The monitor broke down the several hours Halo spent with DDG. They documented little conversations between Halo and DDG. They noted everything the toddler ate. They recorded toys he played with. They even tracked his nap time.
Where Things Stand Right Now 📅
The TRO stays in place until November 5, 2025. “Any temporary orders to remain in full force until the continued hearing date”. Both legal teams are working on a written agreement. They’re trying to figure out custody and visitation. They need to determine how these two will co-parent moving forward.
Public Statements
Neither Halle Bailey nor DDG has publicly commented on the restraining order’s extension. Halle did recently post on social media that she’s “in a great space.”
DDG’s lawyer told the press that custody related issues are pending. DDG “remains committed to resolving them through the appropriate legal channels, not the court of public opinion”.
The Bottom Line 💔
Halle Bailey and DDG are locked in a legal battle. The fight shows no signs of ending quickly. The TRO is extended until November 5th. Supervised visits are in place. Both sides are working toward a written agreement. This case will likely drag on for months.
This is one of the saddest celebrity breakups we’ve seen in a long time. A baby is involved at the end of the day. That baby deserves better than being caught in the middle of a war between his parents. We’ll be watching what happens on November 5th.
Current Status: TRO extended until November 5, 2025
Next Court Date: To be determined
What’s at Stake: Custody of their son Halo, safety for all parties involved