"It’s a woman’s world we live in": DJ Akademiks claims DDG's request for a restraining order being denied was "crazy"

A Los Angeles court turned down rapper and YouTuber DDG's (Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.) emergency request for a temporary restraining order against Halle Bailey on June 5, 2025. The court had already given Bailey a restraining order in the past. DJ Akademiks, a well-known personality in the media, turned to social media to express his astonishment and surprise after hearing the news.

He called the rejection "crazy" and said,

"It's a woman's world we live in when you have a kid with someone."

After his remarks went viral on streaming sites and social media feeds, there was a spirited conversation about parental rights and the gender dynamics at play in high-profile custody fights.

DJ Akademiks' remarks about DDG's request for a restraining order being denied: more details

DDG and Halle Bailey started dating after they met at a work event in 2022. Halo, their son was born on December 22, 2023. People know Bailey from her roles as Ariel in Disney's live-action version of The Little Mermaid and as a member of the musical trio Chloe x Halle.

DDG is an American rapper, streamer, and YouTuber who became famous for his videos on YouTube before he started releasing music under his name. Bailey alleged that DDG had hurt her physically and mentally numerous times since they broke up in October 2024. In May 2025, she got a temporary restraining order against him. Court papers reveal that Bailey alleged that Darryl had threatened her, smashed things while she was holding their child, and hit her during a visitation exchange, which cracked her tooth.

The verdict ordered that DDG had to stay at least 100 yards away from Bailey and their child until the hearing on June 6. The order allowed Bailey to temporarily acquire legal and physical custody of Halo, and it also allowed her to go to Italy with her son to shoot.

DDG filed an urgent plea in late May 2025 to stop Bailey from taking Halo abroad, saying that she was a threat to their son's mental and emotional health. His allegation says that Bailey placed Halo in danger because of her mental health. Darryl appealed to the court to keep an eye on his visits and restrict Bailey from taking their son overseas.

Judge Reed of Los Angeles turned down DDG's demands for a temporary restraining order and a motion to keep Bailey from leaving the country on June 5, 2025. The court decided that there wasn't enough evidence to support the notion that Bailey's planned trip would harm Halo, as she had already been awarded temporary custody and a restraining order against him. This meant that Darryl couldn't be alone with Halo or Bailey, but Bailey could travel with their son.

DJ Akademiks, a producer and pundit on hip-hop and celebrity news, didn't waste any time getting on his platforms to attack the judge's decision as soon as he heard about it. He said,

““When a judge says you can’t stop her from taking your own son out of the country—bro, this is crazy! It’s a woman’s world we live in when you have a kid with someone.”

Akademiks said that Darryl's attempts to exercise his parental rights were turned down because Bailey was a girl. To make this point, the court's decision was called "crazy." His comments resonated with people who have long questioned if family courts favor mothers in child custody and visitation disputes.

People still think that mothers get preferential treatment, nevertheless. A 2023 poll by the National Parents Union found that approximately 63% of men believed courts favor mothers in custody disputes. This is because actual choices typically depend on the context. The court looked at Bailey's documented charges and the restraining order that was already in place. This resulted in DDG's request being refused.

DJ Akademiks' description of the rejection of DDG's restraining order shows that there are still disagreements about gender and justice in high-profile custody cases. Legal experts say that decisions are based on evidence and the best interests of the child, not only the gender of the parents. However, his comments did resonate with some people who think that family courts favor mothers.

×

Was this article helpful?

Thank You for feedback