DDG has urged Halle Bailey to reach a “clear understanding” over custody of their son. This high-profile custody situation reflects the challenges many separated parents face when navigating co-parenting arrangements.
The former couple split in October and the rapper – whose real name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. – wants to spend more time with 15-month-old Halo, but would rather not take the matter to court. Child custody experts note that amicable arrangements typically result in better outcomes for children compared to legal battles.
“I don’t want to go to court. It’s going to get extremely messy and it don’t have to happen. I think it’s in her best interest to not want to go to court either, where we can just have a clear understanding,” he said in a livestream shared to YouTube over the weekend. Many family counselors recommend mediation as an effective alternative to court proceedings.
“We go to court, the judge is going to give me some time. And when I got the time, I’m gonna do whatever I want with my son. I don’t want to go to court because it’s going to make her unhappy.” Family courts generally emphasize the importance of both parents maintaining meaningful relationships with their children.
The 27-year-old rapper has shared a song called ‘Don’t Take My Son‘ and explained he was moved to pen the track out of frustration and annoyance over his desire to see Halo. Using creative expression as an outlet for emotional challenges is common among artists dealing with personal struggles.
The lyrics of the song include: “Don’t take my son / ‘Cause he all I got / Trying to make me pay to see my son / That going to make me hot.” The track reveals the emotional toll that custody disputes can take on parents who feel disconnected from their children.
“I just don’t want it to come to the point where he’s like, ‘Alright, my pops not around’. That’s my main thing. I was more frustrated and annoyed than anything,” he explained in the livestream. Child psychology research emphasizes that consistent father involvement significantly benefits children’s development.
“I’ve been dealing with this s*** for a long time. I never spoke on it for the simple fact that I don’t like putting y’all in my real life business but I’m like, ‘Okay, I don’t know what else to do.'” Public figures often struggle with deciding how much of their personal lives to share with audiences.
In November, Halle, 25, slammed her former partner for broadcasting their baby on his livestream shortly after they had separated. Digital privacy has become a major concern for parents, especially those in the public eye who must balance visibility with protecting their children.
“I don’t approve of my baby being on a stream tonight. I wasn’t told or notified and i am extremely upset to have my baby in front of millions of people,” she posted on X. Parents increasingly face challenges regarding consent and boundaries when it comes to children’s online presence.
“I am his mother and protector and saddened that I wasn’t notified.” Many mothers express similar concerns about maintaining control over their children’s public exposure, especially during sensitive times like relationship transitions.
The ‘Little Mermaid’ actress then deleted her account on the social media platform. Taking breaks from social media has become a common strategy for celebrities dealing with public relationship issues.
The ongoing situation highlights the complications of co-parenting in the public eye, where personal matters often become subject to fan speculation and media scrutiny. Celebrity parents face additional pressure when navigating family matters due to public interest in their personal lives.
Both Bailey and DDG have successful careers in entertainment, with Halle gaining international recognition for her role in Disney’s live-action adaptation of ‘The Little Mermaid,’ and DDG building a substantial following as both a rapper and content creator. Balancing demanding career schedules with co-parenting responsibilities presents additional challenges for entertainment professionals.
This dispute between two public figures sheds light on the broader issues many parents face when attempting to establish healthy co-parenting dynamics after separation. Child welfare experts consistently emphasize that regardless of the parents’ relationship status, maintaining a united front and prioritizing the child’s wellbeing remains paramount for healthy development.
