DDG Fights Back: Rapper Accuses Halle Bailey of Abuse and Self-Harm Threats in Custody Battle

The legal fight between Ddg and Halle Bailey just got a lot more intense. DDG has responded to Halle Bailey’s claims of domestic violence by asking for a restraining order against her. He told a judge that the 25-year-old singer and actress has been abusive. He also said she has repeatedly threatened to harm herself in an effort to control him.

DDG whose real name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. made these serious claims in court papers filed recently. This comes after Bailey got a temporary domestic violence restraining order last month. She had said DDG physically attacked her many times in front of their 18-month-old son, Halo. It is a messy situation that keeps getting more complicated.

DDG denies hurting Bailey. He says he is the one who needs protection. He claims Bailey has punched and slapped him more than once. He also accuses her of stalking him by putting Apple AirTags in his cars. On top of that, he claims she threatened to take her own life during angry outbursts. These outbursts reportedly happened when he tried to end their relationship or set some boundaries. It is a very worrying picture he is painting for the court.

New Details Emerge In The Custody Battle Over Halle Bailey and DDG's Son Halo

Accusations of Self-Harm Threats and Manipulation Take Center Stage in Court Filings

According to the documents DDG filed, Bailey at different times threatened to commit suicide using both a knife and a gun. DDG also says Bailey used their son, Halo, to manipulate him. He claims she threatened to get an abortion while she was pregnant. Now he says she is blocking his access to their child. These are very serious claims that raise big questions about their ability to co-parent.

DDG described one particularly frightening moment from August 2023. He wrote in his court statement, "during a particularly volatile argument, petitioner became enraged and threatened to end her life using my legally owned firearm. Without my consent, she took the weapon and left the house." He went on to say that this was just one of several times her actions put her own safety and their son’s safety at risk. He claims she created a home environment full of emotional upset and danger.

The court papers include screenshots of text messages between DDG and Bailey. In one message Bailey wrote, "IM GOONG TO KILL MYSWLF TONIGHT" with a typo. Another message from her said, "I am simply not tough enough for this world. Please take halo so he doesn’t have to see." These messages if proven true paint a disturbing picture of the emotional state of their relationship.

DDG’s filing asks the court to order Bailey to stay away from him. He also wants the court to give him joint or shared custody of Halo. Right now, Bailey has sole custody because of the temporary restraining order she got. This is a big step for DDG, as he is pushing hard for more involvement in his son’s life.

DDG Tries To Stop Halle Bailey From Taking Their Son To Italy For A Movie Shoot

Concerns About Mental Health Are At The Forefront of This International Travel Dispute

Another major part of DDG's legal action is his request to stop Bailey from taking Halo to Italy for two months. She is supposed to start filming a movie there soon. Bailey has asked the court for permission to bring Halo with her. However, DDG’s court papers argue that international travel is dangerous. He believes Bailey poses a psychological risk to herself and their child. This specific request shows how deeply concerned DDG is about his son’s well-being given the recent events.

DDG’s attorney, Larry Bakman, laid out his concerns in the court documents. He wrote, "A parent who has threatened suicide repeatedly — who has armed herself with a firearm while in emotional crisis, who has driven with the child in a potentially suicidal state, and who continues to escalate when emotionally dysregulated — cannot be entrusted to care for a vulnerable infant abroad, without the safety net of California court supervision, welfare checks, mental health intervention or child protective services." It is a strong statement aimed at preventing the trip.

Bailey's representatives have not yet commented on DDG's claims. However, her attorney, Terry Levich Ross, stated during a recent court hearing that DDG’s counterclaims are "not accurate." This suggests Bailey's team will fight back hard against these new accusations. The judge, Latrice A.G. Byrdsong, said she will decide soon whether Bailey can take Halo to Italy. A full hearing on both their requests for permanent restraining orders is set for later in June. It sounds like this legal battle is far from over.

Other Recent Incidents Involving DDG Show A Period of Public Tension

Beyond The Courtroom, DDG's Public Life Has Had Its Own Share of Confrontations

This legal drama is not the only recent public event involving DDG. His brother and cameraman reportedly got into a fight at Dream Con 2025. Viral video footage showed the struggle. The fight supposedly started after someone called DDG "doo doo garbage." DDG's brother and cameraman apparently defended his honor against the convention attendee. It was a chaotic scene with punches thrown and people trying to break up the violence while others recorded it. This incident hints at some of the pressures DDG might be feeling publicly.

The man who was allegedly punched shared his side of the story. He said he called DDG "Doo Doo Garbage" thinking it would be a small joke. He claims DDG’s brother came back and punched him. The man said he had to take legal action and that his chain was broken. He was also banned from the event. DDG later spoke about the situation himself on X Spaces. He claimed the guy was following them around Dream Con trying to embarrass them. DDG said he told his brother to check on the man because they thought he might need help. He insisted that the man could not sue just because the fight did not go his way.

These public incidents, combined with the intense legal battle with Halle Bailey, suggest a period of significant stress and conflict for DDG. The rapper is not only dealing with serious accusations and counter-accusations in court but also facing direct confrontations in his public life. It certainly adds another layer to his ongoing story and how he is seen by his fans and the public. The next few weeks will likely reveal more as the court cases continue.