Halle Bailey’s Unexpected Courtroom Drama with DDG Unfolds
Brace yourself: the romantic saga of Halle Bailey and DDG has detoured into a restraining order fiasco that even reality TV would envy. In early June, The Little Mermaid star filed a temporary restraining order against her ex, rapper and YouTuber DDG, citing physical and verbal abuse, emotional torture and stalking behavior. Court documents obtained by People Magazine on June 6 detail allegations including “reckless driving” toward her vehicle and “unwanted” voice messages that allegedly escalated into threatening phone calls.
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This comes weeks after the couple’s split, which insiders say was anything but amicable—and honestly, nothing says “self-care” like a 500-foot safety bubble enforced by a judge. In the petition, Bailey requested that DDG keep at least 500 feet away from her home, workplace and even her car, citing a pattern of harassment dating back several months. Her filing also describes a series of verbal assaults so colorful you might think they were penned by a bad rom-com screenwriter.
DDG, who boasts millions of followers on Instagram and nearly a billion YouTube views, is now ordered to maintain that distance until the next hearing on July 22. Court records show he has been served and has yet to file a formal response. Given his reputation for flashy car stunts and viral pranks, this marks the most somber headline of his career.
The restraining order hearing is closed to the public, but the documents paint a grim picture: alleged phone threats, messages read like ransom notes, and incidents where security intervened. Lawyers for Bailey argued that her safety was at risk, and the judge agreed—granting the TRO almost immediately. Sources at TMZ note that in her petition she described “nonconsensual grabbing” and “intimidating behavior” during what was supposed to be a private dinner.
Fans and commenters on social media have been divided: some rally behind Bailey’s bravery, others question the timing and motive. If there’s anything we’ve learned from celebrity breakups, it’s that the comment section is basically a digital colosseum. Bailey’s attorney, in a rare on-the-record statement to Rolling Stone, emphasized the seriousness of the claims and reminded critics that restraining orders aren’t popularity contests.
Meanwhile, DDG has remained mostly silent online, aside from a cryptic tweet about “facts mattering more than followers.” His last Instagram post showed him back in the studio, presumably working on a new track—perhaps titled “Stay 500 Feet Away.”
Whether you ship them or you skip them, this courtroom twist reminds us that celebrity relationships are only fun until someone files legal paperwork. Tune in next time for more bad decisions and questionable life choices.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, TMZ, Rolling Stone
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