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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DDG Claims Halle Bailey Once Held Gun During Near 'Suicidal' Breakdown
DDG is raising serious concerns about ex-girlfriend Halle Bailey's mental health as their custody battle over their infant son, Halo, continues to intensify. According to court documents obtained by People, the rapper and YouTuber filed a motion seeking to prevent Bailey from traveling internationally with their child, recalling an alleged instance in which Bailey held a gun during an emotional breakdown. The filing cited what DDG described as 'repeated threats of suicide and self-harm' during previous disputes between himself and Bailey. DDG claims that during the alleged incident, Bailey left their home with a firearm following an argument. He claims he later found her outside 'emotionally unwell, incoherent and potentially suicidal,' while still in possession of the gun. The rapper argues that these alleged episodes highlight a potential risk to their son's safety should Bailey be permitted to travel overseas—specifically to Italy as part of her reported travel plans—without appropriate safeguards in place. He points to the seeming lack of 'emergency intervention mechanisms' that are readily available, emphasizing the need for precaution regarding their son. Despite the severity of the allegations, a judge has since denied DDG's motion to restrict Bailey's travel, allowing her to proceed with her international trip with their son. DDG and Halle Bailey began dating in early 2022 and publicly confirmed their relationship later that year. The couple welcomed their son, Halo, in December 2023, though they kept the pregnancy and birth largely private. They reportedly split in early 2024, shortly after becoming new parents. More from DDG Files Motion To Block Halle Bailey From Taking Their Son Abroad DDG's Brother Fights Dream Con Attendee For "Doo Doo Garbage" Insult DDG Fires Back At Soulja Boy's Request To "Get In The Ring"
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DDG's Temporary Restraining Order Against Halle Bailey Denied
On Wednesday (June 4), DDG requested an emergency hearing in an attempt to block Halle Bailey from traveling internationally with their son, Halo. He countered her previous domestic violence accusations by filing for a restraining order of his own, but his request was not approved. Bailey is set to leave to Italy with their one-year-old this weekend for a few months as she shoots a film. TMZ reported yesterday the Michigan rapper filed a motion against his ex-girlfriend, claiming she poses an 'imminent emotional and psychological risk' to the child. He included several alleged incidents that would back up his assertions, if true. DDG wrote about a time Halle took his gun and ran out of his house, said she would have an abortion behind his back, and would text him concerning messages regarding her mental health. 'In or about August 2023, 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,' wrote DDG in a declaration attached to his court filing, per Billboard. 'This incident was one of several in which petitioner's actions posed a serious threat to her own safety and the safety of our son by creating an environment of emotional distress and danger within the home.' The rapper also claimed Halle sent 'a series of alarming text messages threatening to kill herself and suggesting that their infant son, Halo, might also be harmed.' In May, Halle was granted a temporary restraining order against DDG after accusing him of abuse. She cited an incident where he allegedly smashed her head against a steering wheel during an argument, said he often referred to her as a 'b**ch' or 'evil,' and rallied his supporters to bad-mouth her publicly. The Little Mermaid actress addressed her Italy travel plans in her original complaint, which was approved on May 15. 'I have family and a nanny who will be traveling with me to care for Halo while I am working,' Halle wrote in the court documents. The former couple went public in March 2022 and had a child together in December 2023. See a full timeline of their relationship here. More from DDG Files Motion To Block Halle Bailey From Taking Their Son Abroad DDG's Brother Fights Dream Con Attendee For "Doo Doo Garbage" Insult DDG Fires Back At Soulja Boy's Request To "Get In The Ring"
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DDG Files Motion To Block Halle Bailey From Taking Their Son Abroad
DDG and Halle Bailey's relationship has been experiencing some intense hurdles over the last year, with their disagreements often involving their son, Halo. The Pontiac, Mich., rapper filed a motion on Wednesday morning (June 4) in an attempt to keep his one-year-old in the United States against the plans of his child's mother. Per TMZ, DDG filed an emergency motion to stop Halle from taking their infant son out of the country. The 6x nominated songstress reportedly had plans to travel with Halo to Italy on Saturday (June 7) for work, and her ex-boyfriend requested an emergency hearing because he 'worries about what she might do if she leaves the court's jurisdiction,' according to the outlet. He is claiming Halle poses an 'imminent emotional and psychological risk' to the child. DDG also cited multiple alleged events that support would his claims. In the motion, he said when Halle was pregnant, she allegedly took his gun and left the house without telling him where she was going. He eventually found her outside holding the weapon, and it remained unused by her. DDG also claims the Little Mermaid actress tried to have an abortion behind his back, but did not go through with it. The rapper added Halley once sent 'a series of alarming text messages threatening to kill herself and suggesting that their infant son, Halo, might also be harmed.' Allegations of negative behavior have come from both sides of the former relationship. The Chloe x Halle member was granted a temporary restraining order against DDG last month after accusing him of physical abuse. In an incident with photos included in her complaint, she alleged DDG once slammed her face on a steering wheel, chipping her tooth, while he came to pick up Halo. She addressed her Italy travel plans in her complaint, which was approved on May 15. 'I have family and a nanny who will be traveling with me to care for Halo while I am working,' Halle wrote in the court documents. More from DDG's Brother Fights Dream Con Attendee For "Doo Doo Garbage" Insult DDG Fires Back At Soulja Boy's Request To "Get In The Ring" Soulja Boy Wants To "Beat The F**k" Out Of DDG Over Halle Bailey
Refinery29
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
DreamCon Was A Black Girl Cosplay Fantasy & Megan Thee Stallion Led The Way
Megan Thee Stallion was on a mission as she scanned a room full of fans at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston: to find the best cosplaying hottie during the opening night of DreamCon. Dozens of attendees rushed to the front of the stage hoping that the costumes they spent hours—weeks and in some cases even months—putting together would catch her attention. The three-time Grammy-winning rapper hyped up a woman with an epic green wig who was dressed as Broly, a character from Dragon Ball Z. And she ran with open arms toward two other women dressed as characters from her favorite anime, My Hero Academia. Meg herself donned a purple wig and dressed as Yoruichi Shihouin from Bleach, one of the many times we've seen her cosplay. This time, she was greeted by thousands also in cosplay, cheering and chanting her name. "The hotties are making me feel so good! I feel right at home, babe," she told host Storymode Bae after admitting she'd been nervous. And by 'home,' she didn't mean that solely because the convention and sold-out panel were in her hometown. After the fandom convention hosted by the popular streaming group RDCWorld announced Meg as the headliner, controversy followed. Social media users called out the organizers for engaging with posts in support of Tory Lanez. Some speculated that Meg would pull out of the convention altogether, even despite her tequila brand, Chicas Divertidas, being a sponsor. Others said the incident highlighted a broader issue: a hostile environment for Black women overall at DreamCon, where about 28,000 attendees were expected. Organizers issued an apology to the rapper on X: "We recognize that our actions contributed to a negative online environment, and we take full responsibility as we work toward fostering a more positive and respectful space.' Black women leading up to and at Friday's panel held organizers' feet to the fire and made sure that Meg felt celebrated and seen. The misogynoir Meg faced isn't unique. Black women and femmes in anime and gaming communities often face disrespect and criticism just for existing in the space. And like Meg, their balm for this hasn't been to retreat from the hobbies they love, but rather to show up and show out. And they did just that at DreamCon 2025. Personifying their favorite heroes, villains, memes and more, Black women practiced boundless imagination and whimsical escapism. The convention also hosted numerous women-led panels. 'I feel like being here is us contributing to a better culture so we can see other women that are like us like, 'Hey girl, we see you, You don't have to worry about the femcels and the incels and all those people who are trying to make you to be who you aren't.'' said Bernette Fondong, a 28-year-old visiting from Atlanta. Fondong, who has been cosplaying for eight years, came dressed as Marvel's Scarlet Witch. She attended with her friend Trisha Pilgrim, 28, from Maryland. As a nod to her queer identity, Pilgrim cosplayed as Emporio Ivankov, a gender-bending character in One Piece. 'I just really appreciate that Black women are creating that space and we're coming out and we're cosplaying and we're just creating that space in spite of it all,' Pilgrim said. 'We really know how to stand against adversity. I feel like we're just making it a more accepting culture for women to feel more free in their cosplay and to show up and be here.' Even outside of the cosplay community, it's long been considered taboo for Black people to lean into nerd culture. And though there's been more visibility and acceptance in recent years, there are still few official spaces for Black nerds to gather en masse. For attendees experiencing their first anime convention, like Chantel Green, spaces like DreamCon attract a special energy. 'My first animecon ends up being a Black anime con and it makes me really excited because Black nerds, we just weren't seen,' said the 31-year-old from Detroit. She dressed as Persephone from Lore Olympus. 'For me to come here, I feel truly blessed and I feel happy here.' Cosplay for Black women has also become an outlet for them to express their creativity with special makeup effects, stitching techniques and hairstyling. And it's a steadily growing community. Alex Box, 28, was inspired to cosplay by her mother, a costume designer who worked on prom dresses and Princess Tiana gowns. The Houston native valued the bonding time she got to spend with her as she got guidance in making her Elphelt Valentine costume, which took four months to make. Lanihya Duncan, a 27-year-old from Chicago who studied special effects makeup in college, got into cosplaying after her friend suggested it to her. Now at her second DreamCon, she took pride in her handmade Lulu from Final Fantasy costume, which took her two months to create. For Duncan, spaces like DreamCon allow Black weebs to not have to hide who they are. 'Being Black, it can be hard for people to really show that because [of pressure to] fit in,' she said. ' But DreamCon is like no, you can be both. It's amazing to embrace because Black cosplayers have that little umph that you can't see. Who else is gonna be rocking braids, cornrows and afros with a Killua costume?' Gabrielle Kanu, a 35-year-old Houston native, said cosplaying feels 'freeing.' Since 2016, she's dressed as Sailor Moon, Storm and Sophie Hatter. This year, she's Dorothy, giving a mix of The Wiz and The Wizard of Oz. 'There's no trying to codeswitch for anybody. We can be us all the time, every time. You can see the beauty and shapes of everybody around here. I'm a little plump and I'm glad I am and you see everyone else who's glad of who they are,' she said 'It's kind of like being at an HBCU. It's literally like a homecoming.' During Friday's event, Meg also announced that she's making an anime with Prime Video. Though she didn't go into the details, she revealed that she collaborated with Boondocks producer and voice actor Carl Jones to create it. This marks a major stride for Black women behind the scenes in anime and opens up the genre for newcomers to dip their toe in. While it's not on Black women to fix the sexism, homophobia and transphobia they encounter in alternative spaces — or in any spaces for that matter — there's an intrinsic power we possess in showing up as we are in these types of spaces. For Meg, the public has witnessed her do that time and time again. "My proudest achievement is staying strong through adversity. I feel like a lot of people in my shoes would have gave up," she said during the Q&A. "The Hotties have my back."
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
DDG brother Dub confronts heckler at DreamCon after streamer insult
Tensions escalated at DreamCon when streamer Dub, brother of rapper and content creator DDG, physically confronted a heckler who insulted DDG during the event. The situation, first reported by journalist Precious Gibson on June 1, 2025, began when an attendee loudly called DDG 'Doo Doo Garbage,' prompting DDG to tell someone off-camera, 'Check him.' Footage from the scene shows DDG and Dub approaching the heckler, who continued taunting them. Dub then intervened physically after the repeated verbal insults. According to the video, members of DDG's entourage joined the scuffle, with Dub ultimately lifting and slamming the heckler to the ground. Though DDG asked his personal cameraman not to record the altercation, several bystanders captured and shared clips online. Public reaction to the incident has been divided. Some viewers criticized Dub's physical response, arguing that verbal insults didn't warrant violence. Others, however, sympathized with Dub's desire to protect his brother from public humiliation. The incident has since sparked ongoing conversations on social media regarding the line between defending a loved one and overreacting in public. Neither DDG nor Dub has released an official statement, and DreamCon organizers have yet to comment on the incident. The altercation continues to fuel debate online, as many await further clarification from those involved.
