The ongoing legal disputes between rapper DDG (Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.) and actress-singer Halle Bailey have taken a dramatic turn, with recent reports suggesting that messages submitted in court by DDG allege Bailey threatened suicide. While sparking widespread discussion on social media, these claims remain unverified by mainstream news outlets, underscoring the complexity and sensitivity of the situation.
The conflict between DDG and Bailey, who share a son named Halo, has been marked by a contentious custody battle and restraining order filings. In May 2025, Bailey was granted a temporary restraining order against DDG, accusing him of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse. In response, DDG filed a counter-motion, reportedly including messages that allege Bailey threatened to take her own life. According to some accounts, these messages were part of DDG’s efforts to address concerns about Bailey’s mental state and prevent her from taking their son out of the country.
While mainstream news outlets like Billboard and TMZ have referenced DDG’s counter-motion—Billboard noting allegations of past self-harm incidents and TMZ mentioning an emergency motion citing a suicide threat—they have not published the exact content of the messages. This lack of detailed reporting leaves the specifics of the allegations shrouded in uncertainty, with only partial verification available from official sources.
On X, the platform has become a hotbed for discussion about the alleged messages, with users sharing details from the court filings that they claim to be details. For example, an X post by @dracowick223 stated,
“Court-released messages between DDG & Halle Bailey show her threatening to take her life after stealing his gun while she had their son. He attempted to talk her down, saying, ‘If you don’t come back here, I’m going to call the police. I don’t want you to do something stupid.’”
Another user, @NeslyJunior24, claimed,
“Messages between DDG & Halle Bailey have been revealed showing Halle was threatening su*cide, and acting crazy as a way to control DDG.”
Some of these posts, garnering significant attention, such as one from @AkademiksTV with 1.8 million views, lack official confirmation and should be treated as unverified claims. The sensitive nature of the allegations, involving mental health and child custody, has fueled controversy, with the absence of mainstream verification amplifying public speculation.
The unverified claims have sparked a polarized response online. Some X users have rallied behind DDG, using hashtags like “#FreeDDG,” while others have questioned the authenticity of the allegations without concrete evidence. Mainstream outlets such as People, E! News, and CNN have focused primarily on Bailey’s abuse allegations and the restraining order, largely sidestepping the suicide threat claims, which further highlights the gap between social media narratives and verified reporting.
DDG and Halle Bailey’s relationship, which resulted in the birth of their son Halo, came to an official end in October 2024. However, tensions simmered and boiled over in early 2025. In May 2025, Bailey secured a temporary domestic violence restraining order against DDG, alleging a pattern of physical abuse and emotional manipulation. Among her claims was a disturbing incident in January 2025, when she alleged DDG turned violent while she was buckling Halo into a car seat. According to Bailey, the altercation, sparked by her suggestion of a formal visitation schedule, culminated in DDG slamming her face into a steering wheel, chipping her tooth.
The situation worsened during Bailey’s Mother’s Day weekend trip to St. Lucia in May 2025 with her sister and Halo. DDG reportedly bombarded her with accusatory messages, claiming she was with R&B singer Brent Faiyaz on a private island. Bailey responded calmly via text, writing,
“not with any man out here. i wouldn’t do that, i have halo … please let me enjoy my mother’s day in peace. i hope you are okay and feel better soon.”
This exchange foreshadowed the legal escalation that would soon follow.
On June 4, 2025, DDG flipped the script, filing his counter-petition for a restraining order and presenting evidence he claims portrays Bailey as the aggressor. The 27-year-old rapper submitted text messages allegedly sent by Bailey, which he argues reveal her use of suicide threats as a tool for emotional manipulation. Court documents cite messages such as
“GOONG KILLYSW TONIGHT” and “am simply tough enough this world Please take Halo so he doesn’t have to see,”
suggesting a pattern of psychological coercion.
DDG’s filing also recounts a chilling incident from August 2023, when he alleges Bailey threatened to take her own life with a firearm she owned. In his declaration, he wrote,
“Petitioner enraged and to end life using owned firearm Without my, she the weapon and left the house.”
Beyond these threats, DDG claims Bailey physically abused him through hitting and slapping, and engaged in surveillance by placing AirTags in his vehicles to monitor his movements. He further accuses her of leveraging Halo—threatening abortion during pregnancy and now restricting access—to manipulate him, painting a picture of sustained emotional and psychological abuse.
The legal showdown has profound implications for Halo’s custody, currently held solely by Bailey under her temporary restraining order. DDG is pushing for joint custody and has moved to block Bailey from taking Halo to Italy, where she is set to begin filming a movie project this weekend. His legal team argues that such international travel poses risks to both Bailey’s mental stability and Halo’s safety, citing her alleged history of mental health crises and self-harm threats.
DDG’s attorney, Larry Bakman, emphasized these concerns in court documents, stating,
“A who has suicide repeatedly who has with a while in crisis, driven with child in potentially suicidal and who to escalate emotionally dys cannot be to care a vulnerable, without safety net California court, welfare checks, mental health intervention, or child protective services.”
At a Los Angeles court hearing on Wednesday, Bailey’s attorney, Terry Levich Ross, dismissed DDG’s counterclaims as “inaccurate,” though no detailed rebuttal has yet been offered. The dueling narratives—each backed by allegations of abuse—illustrate the difficulty of untangling truth in domestic disputes.
The clash between DDG and Bailey reveals a relationship steeped in mutual toxicity. Past reports and social media chatter have hinted at controlling tendencies on both sides. Bailey’s sister Chloe has reportedly voiced worries about DDG’s possessive behavior, while DDG’s allegations suggest Bailey wielded emotional manipulation as a weapon. The text messages and counterclaims point to a dynamic where both parties may have contributed to a volatile environment, with Halo caught in the crossfire.
This case also prompts broader reflection on how domestic violence claims are adjudicated when both sides present evidence of wrongdoing. What began as a clear-cut accusation against DDG has morphed into a murkier saga, challenging initial assumptions and highlighting the need for a thorough investigation.