DDG Sounds Alarm Over Baby Safety After Halle Bailey’s Alarming Texts
Sure, you might think you’ve caught every headline, but let me distill this for you: rapper DDG has officially labeled Halle Bailey a “risk” to their toddler after she allegedly sent him texts suggesting self-harm. In an emergency court filing dated May 17 in Los Angeles County Superior Court, DDG (real name Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.) requests immediate protective measures for their young son, claiming Halle’s recent messages crossed a dangerous line. According to publicly filed documents obtained by People Magazine, DDG asserts that on May 12, Halle sent messages like “I can’t do this anymore” and “I might harm myself”—each one raising red flags about her mental state and her ability to co-parent safely.
You probably *should* already know that DDG didn’t just share screenshots willy-nilly; sources confirm he consulted his legal team before leaking the texts to TMZ and BuzzFeed News. The buzz on social media erupted when those messages went live on May 18, with fans and mental health advocates simultaneously urging compassion for Halle and accountability for DDG’s decision to make private messages public. Representatives for both stars are mum on specific medical or therapy histories, though a spokesperson for Bailey told BuzzFeed News that she’s “focus[ed] on her well-being and her child’s.”
It helps to break down the timeline: after his initial filing seeking a new custody arrangement, DDG submitted a follow-up motion on May 21, asking the court to restrict Halle from unsupervised visits until she undergoes a mental health evaluation. Court watchers note that LA judges often require formal assessments before altering custody plans, so this case could drag on for months. Meanwhile, Halle reportedly agreed to temporary supervised visits, according to insiders quoted in People Magazine, but she hasn’t publicly commented further.
In case you missed the public reaction, here’s the short version: fans are split between “show empathy” and “protect the kid,” and a handful of mental health pros have weighed in on Instagram Live sessions to stress the importance of confidential care—something DDG’s public stunt may have undermined. Legal experts tell TMZ that airing these texts could backfire on DDG if the judge deems it an invasion of privacy or harmful to Bailey’s recovery.
There you have it—everything you absolutely needed spelled out, from emergency filings to fan uproar. Keep an eye on that court docket to see if the judge grants DDG’s request. Well, now you finally understand!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, BuzzFeed News
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