In a serious legal development, Halle Bailey, the actress and singer famed for her role in “The Little Mermaid, has obtained a Halle Bailey restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, rapper and YouTuber DDG, alleging a pattern of abuse that left her fearing for her safety and that of their child.
Court Grants Halle Bailey Restraining Order Over Domestic Violence Allegations
A Los Angeles judge has issued a temporary restraining order for Halle Bailey, following her claims that DDG, whose real name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr, engaged in repeated physical, verbal, emotional, and financial abuse throughout their relationship. The court has ordered DDG to maintain a distance from Bailey and their 17-month-old son, Halo, at least until the scheduled hearing on June 6.
In her petition, Bailey detailed, “Throughout our relationship, Darryl has consistently abused me in multiple forms. I am seeking this restraining order to protect myself and my son from his ongoing abuse.”
Granberry’s representatives have yet to respond to media enquiries.
Halle Bailey Restraining Order Details: Shocking Allegations of Physical Assault
Bailey’s court filing chronicles multiple instances of alleged violence. She claims the abuse persisted even after their breakup in 2023, escalating into physical altercations.
One harrowing incident from January was highlighted, where DDG allegedly called her derogatory names while she was securing their child in a car seat. The situation reportedly turned violent, with Bailey recounting, “We got into a physical struggle—wrestling, shoving, and at one point, Darryl yanked my hair and smashed my face against the steering wheel, breaking my tooth.”
Bailey provided photos showing her injuries — a broken tooth and bruises on her hands — as part of her evidence.
Home Invasion, Harassment & Online Abuse: More Grounds for Halle Bailey Restraining Order
In another disturbing event, Bailey alleges that DDG broke into her home while she was away, later sending her a threatening message alongside a photo of her bed, accusing her of infidelity.
Further incidents included DDG allegedly destroying a security camera after an argument and forcibly taking her phone while she was holding their child. Bailey reported this episode to the police.
Beyond physical confrontations, Bailey also seeks to curb DDG’s online harassment. She requests a court order barring him from using platforms like Twitch and YouTube to incite his followers against her. “He maligns me publicly, claiming I’m hiding our son and involved with other men, which results in hate and threats on social media,” she stated.
The restraining order further bars DDG from owning any firearms, with the court considering an extension of up to five years after the June hearing.
From Romance to Restraining Order: The Rocky Road of Halle Bailey and DDG
Bailey, 25, and DDG, 27, dated from 2022 until their breakup last year. Despite their split, Bailey claims that incidents of violence and harassment have persisted, compelling her to seek legal protection.
DDG, hailing from Pontiac, Michigan, rose to fame as a YouTuber before launching his music career. His latest album, “Blame the Chat”, dropped on May 5 under Epic Records.
Atlanta-born Halle Bailey has earned five Grammy nominations alongside her sister as part of the musical duo Chloe x Halle. She gained further recognition with her role in “Grown-ish” (2018-2022) and as the live-action Ariel in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” (2023).
