We're just a few years removed from the happy couple that was Halle Bailey and DDG, but now it appears the thoughts of a reconciliation are out of reach.

Born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., but professionally known as DDG, has called it quits with Halle Bailey. The young couple has been publicly dating since 2022 and shares a son named Halo. But the Youtuber and rapper announced they’d broken up on social media. “After much reflection and heartfelt conversations, Halle and I have decided […]

Halle Bailey is taking over pop culture… and turns 25 today. Alongside her sister Chlöe, they make up the Beyoncé-approved duo Chloe x Halle and are already racking up awards with just two albums to their names. But the sisters are just as impressive apart as Halle is making history with Disney as Ariel in […]

Fresh off her role as Ariel in the iconic  The Little Mermaid, Halle Bailey may have more to celebrate. Bailey hasn’t made any big announcements yet, but the singer and actor was spotted with her rapper boyfriend DDG in Santa Monica recently while on a stroll. Bailey kept it cozy with oversized sweatpants and a […]

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Doja Cat — “Paint the Town Red” After getting everyone’s “Attention” with her last single, Doja Cat is back with a paintbrush. That’s because the rapper/singer is unleashing her newest highly-anticipated track, “Paint the Town Red.” Doja brushes through a series of topics on this joint. “I don’t need a big feature or a new […]

Rapper DDG’s getting roasted on social media again. This time it’s because he’s got a little too honest in his new song seemingly about his relationship with singer and actress Halle Bailey. Bailey made history as a Black actress when she scored the role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid, but DDG would undercut her achievements […]

Haters will hate, but they will have to deal because Halle Bailey is our Black mermaid princess Ariel forever. 

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