Halle Bailey and DDG have been romantically connected for over three years. Since going public back in 2022, the former couple have inspired each other musically and share one child.
However, earlier this month, the singer-actress filed a restraining order against her ex-boyfriend— accusing him of physical, emotional, verbal, and financial abuse.
“Throughout our relationship, Daryl [Dwayne Granberry Jr.] has been and continues to be physically, verbally, emotionally, and financially abusive towards me. I am seeking orders to protect myself and our son Halo from his ongoing abuse.” In the filing, she included photo evidence of the physical abuse including a chipped tooth that was the result of a physical altercation between Bailey and Granberry from January 2025.
The Little Mermaid star also claimed that the streamer uses YouTube and Twitch to pit his followers against her. “Whenever he wishes to cause upset, he starts bad mouthing me to his several millions of fans. He claims I am withholding our son and that I am with other men. As a result, I then receive threats and hate on social media,” Bailey explained.
On Tuesday (May 13), a judge granted Bailey’s request for a restraining order to protect herself and 17-month-old Halo until a June 6 hearing, per Associated Press.
In light of the ongoing legalities, take a look back on Halle and DDG’s relationship below.
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March 2022: Halle and DDG go public following months of dating rumors
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Halle and DDG first sparked dating rumors in January 2022 after attending Usher’s ‘My Way’ residency in Las Vegas. However, DDG went public with their relationship first when wishing Halle a happy birthday. The since-deleted post read, “Happy Birthday to the beautifulest, the flyest, the sweetest. Love you forever.”
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June 2022: They make their red carpet debut
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The couple made their red carpet debut at the 2022 BET Awards.
“I have my boo with me today,” Bailey toldExtrawhile there. “We’re so excited. We’re gonna have so much fun just supporting Chlöe [for her solo performance]. It’ll be great!”
She was admittedly “nervous” when “trying to figure out what to wear [and] all this stuff,” but she and DDG wore matching looks in all black.
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August 2022: Halle shares how she and DDG fell in love
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When Halle landed the cover of ESSENCE‘s September/October 2022 issue alongside her sister Chlöe,she addressed her relationship with DDG and revealed how they met.
“I grew up being on YouTube and would always see the young Black creators and was constantly inspired by them. He was one of them,” Halle explained. “I completely forgot about him. But then I saw that he was dropping music, and I really gravitated toward this one song. Coincidentally he messaged me — and the rest is history.”
When asked by the outlet if she was in love, she stated, “Yes. For sure I am.”
That same month, she starred in his music video for “If I Want You.”
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October 2022: DDG shares how “proud” he is of Halle’s leading role in ‘The Little Mermaid’
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In an interview with PEOPLEthe rapper spoke on Halle as Ariel in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.
“I’m very proud of her. And I’m just happy to see it,” DDG expressed of Bailey’s iconic role. “I feel like sometimes I’m even more excited than anybody else. Just seeing it and seeing everything that she dreamed of coming to life, it’s really dope.”
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April 2023: Halle confessed that falling in love helped her creativity
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Halle toldBritish Vogue“Experiencing deep love for the first time in my life is something I feel has opened a whole new world for me creatively. What it feels like to love someone other than your family, like somebody you may not have known two years ago but now they’re the center of your world.”
She also opened up about preserving her privacy. “There’s a lot of eyes on me now, especially with what’s to come. And sometimes I wish I didn’t have so many eyes on me, especially experiencing something like this for the first time.”
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July 2023: DDG references Halle in “Famous”
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DDG sparked controversy when he addressed his insecurities about Halle and her Little Mermaid costar, Jonah Hauer-King on “Famous.”
“Filmin’ a movie now you kissing dudes/ You know I love you a lot/ I don’t give a f**k if that s**t for promo / I don’t wanna see this s**t no more,” he rapped.
He later continued, “Why is y’all holdin’ hands in the photo? / You know I’m insecure, that’s a no-no […] Fall in love, I hate that s**t / Knockin’ me off my grind, I can’t f**k with relationships / I ain’t even got enough time in a day for me to chase a b***h / I don’t even ask for much, I ask you to do the basic s**t / Hardest thing I did was fall in love with a famous b***h.”
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September 2023: Halle shares how DDG inspired her album
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Following the release of “Famous,” Halle admitted to Cosmopolitanin her September 2023 cover story that “love” had been “a really big” source of inspiration for her solo music.
“All musical inspiration really just comes from life experiences,” she explained. “Love has been a really big one for me too, because that’s something I’m experiencing for the first time, and it’s, like, ‘whoa’ in your brain. It’s just fireworks, a spark for creativity.”
Of her connection with DDGHalle shared, “You know, you have puppy love experiences, you think that’s love. But this is my first deep, deep, real love.”
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October 2023: They cosplay as Whitney Houston And Bobby Brown for Halloween
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For Halloween 2023, Halle and DDG dressed up as Justice and Lucky from Poetic Justice. Their secondary costume, though, raised a few eyebrows considering the duo cosplayed as Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown.
Some found it comical at the time while others found it concerning. “Well, we know how that ended…,” one fan tweeted. Another commented, “Is she foreshadowing the fact he’s gonna be her downfall or…”
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November 2023: Halle denies pregnancy rumors
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Rumors ran rampant as fans scrambled to find confirmation of Halle’s pregnancy— which she initially denied.
When someone mentioned on Snapchat that she had a “pregnancy nose,” Halle fired back, “Listen, if I see one more person say something about my nose one more time, it’s gonna be hell to pay and you know why? ‘Cause I am Black. I love my nose. What is you concerned about my nose for? Leave me the hell alone.”
It wasn’t long before The Shade Room reshared paparazzi photos of the very pregnant singer.
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January 2024: Halle announces birth of son, Halo
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Just as 2024 began, Halle announced that she welcomed her first child into the world.
Her and DDG‘s son, Halo, was born in late December 2023. “The world is desperate to know you,” she joked, shading fans who previously were upset at her for not confirming her pregnancy sooner.
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Weeks later, the new mom took to Twitter defending her decision to choose privacy and peace after a fan accused her of lying about being pregnant.
“I never lied or even said anything about it honey, making a joke about my nose was the farthest I went,” Halle explained. “I’ll never understand why you are mad I protected my own peace, wouldn’t you do the same? and I’m gonna share my pics now if i want to because my son is here safely, if u don’t wanna see it just keep scrolling baby lol God bless you!”
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April 2024: Halle and DDG spark breakup rumors
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Breakup rumors started after Halle and DDG unfollowed each other on Instagram and removed most of the photos they had together.
TMZhowever, confirmed that the couple were still together and co-parenting their son. A rep for the singer-actress said the rumors were “straight-up false.”
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October 2024: Halle and DDG confirm split
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DDG confirmed on Oct. 3 via Instagram that he and Halle split.
“After much reflection and heartfelt conversations, Halle and I have decided to go our separate ways,” the statement read. “This decision was not easy, but we believe it’s the best path forward for both of us […] Despite the changes in our relationship, our love for each other remains deep and true. We are still best friends and adore each other. As we focus on our individual journeys and our roles as co-parents, we cherish the bond we’ve built and the beautiful moments we’ve shared. As we navigate this transition, we ask for your understanding and support. Thank you for your love and encouragement.”
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May 2025: Halle granted restraining order against DDG for her and Halo
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Halle Bailey filed a restraining order against DDG in early May 2025.
“I realize that there is no placating Darryl,” she wrote in the court documents. “I cannot allow this abuse any longer.” She accused her ex-boyfriend of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse.
Days later, her temporary restraining order was granted, PEOPLE reported—requiring DDG to stay 100 yards away from her and Halo at all times. The order will remain in place until June 4 when the next court hearing is scheduled. She was also granted temporary sole custody.
