Court documents claim that pop artist and actress Halle Bailey has pursued exclusive legal and physical custody of her son, Halo, and attempted to restrict rapper DDG to just six hours a week of supervised visitation that amounts to about 13 uninterrupted full days a year. The case, ongoing in Los Angeles, is fueling eyebrows over the safeguard of the child, social media power, as well as father’s rights in those unusual, extremely publicized battles over custody that occur between celebs.
Bailey, whose credit includes The Little Mermaid (2023) as well as musical duo Chloe x Halle, and DDG (Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.), rapper and YouTube star, started dating in early 2022. Their son Halo arrived in December 2023. The pair separated in October 2024 after almost three years together. The custody plan had initially been amicable but accusations of supposed abuse and emotional volatility quickly made co-parenting difficult.
In May 2025, Bailey filed for temporary sole custody of Halo and a restraining order against DDG, citing incidents of physical and emotional abuse witnessed by their son. She requested that his visitation be limited to six hours per week, supervised, and restricted to the Los Angeles area. Court documents indicate that she also sought travel restrictions, including prohibiting DDG from obtaining a passport for Halo without her consent and requiring notification of any travel plans.
DDG was granted supervised visitation, including a court-approved visit overseas in Italy during Bailey’s two-month filming schedule. All visits were required to be monitored by a neutral professional, rather than family members, to ensure Halo’s safety. Additionally, Judge Angela Davis extended a social media gag order preventing either parent from posting about each other or their child.
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Halle Bailey, mother of Halo, is seeking strict visitation limits and alleges that DDG engaged in violent and abusive behavior, including incidents witnessed by their son. DDG the father, denies these abuse claims and contends that Bailey was emotionally unstable, filing his own emergency motions for custody and travel restrictions. Judges Latrice A.G. Byrdsong and Angela Davis have overseen the visitation arrangements, including approving the Italy visit under professional supervision, and imposed social media restrictions to protect the child’s privacy.
These orders are temporary, intended to balance parental rights with child safety while allegations are evaluated. Restricting unsupervised visitation and travel helps mitigate potential risks, including abduction or exposure to unsafe situations. Social media gag orders are increasingly common in celebrity custody cases to prevent harassment and maintain privacy.
The case has drawn heavy social media attention. Bailey has accused DDG of inciting online harassment and staging paparazzi-style appearances with Halo. DDG maintains that his public actions reflect genuine parental affection. Observers note the tension between celebrity visibility and the child’s welfare, highlighting the unique pressures of parenting under public scrutiny.
