Halle Bailey, an actress and singer, went to court in the middle of May 2025 to ask for full physical and legal custody of her son, Halo Saint-Granberry. Her former partner, DDG, also known by his full name, Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., is a rapper and a streamer. Along with the petition, there was also a restraining order for domestic violence.
This is the most recent development in a highly publicized legal dispute, including accusations of emotional and physical abuse and concerns about the safety of the child.
Bailey and DDG welcomed their son, Halo Saint, on December 22, 2023. They split in October 2024 after being together for more than three years, yet they appeared to get along well as co-parents until early 2025.
Halle Bailey filed for custody of her son, Halo, after the split from DDG: legal battle explained
The relationship between Halle Bailey and her partner, Dwayne, took an ugly turn in May 2025 when Bailey asked DDG for a temporary domestic violence restraining order. She repeatedly accused him of verbally and physically abusing her in front of their little kid.
On May 13, the court gave Halle Bailey full physical and legal custody of Halo and a restraining order against Dwayne. Until the next hearing on June 4, 2025, DDG was ordered to stay at least 100 yards away from the mother and child.
DDG filed an emergency motion before the hearing on June 4 to block Halle Bailey from taking Halo out of Los Angeles County for her upcoming trip to Italy for a movie. The court rejected Dwayne's plea, allowing the actress to travel with their child since the present restraining order protects them. The court's decision affirmed Bailey's right to temporary custody and showed that the court understood her financial and professional obligations.
As part of her legal strategy, Bailey officially asked for exclusive legal and physical custody of Halo on June 20, 2025. Entertainment news sites say that this filing was made at the same time as a fresh public relationship confirmation between DDG and influencer India Love. Bailey's lawyers utilized this chance to highlight the changes in the personal relationships of the people involved.
After filing the custody petition on June 20, the court gave DDG supervised visiting privileges while she was in Italy for her shooting responsibilities. A professional monitor will watch these visits instead of a family member to ensure that Halo is safe and that the restraining order is followed. The goal of these temporary supervised visits is to be ready for a longer hearing in July 2025, when both sides will be able to present their case.
Halle Bailey's quest to get full custody of her son, Halo, demonstrates the complexities of personal fallouts for celebrities. In the months leading up to the July hearing, the court will hear arguments from Bailey and DDG. They will endeavor to find a solution that works best for the interest of Halo.