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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DDG's Attempt To Play Down Halle Bailey's Restraining Order Met With Rage
DDG's reaction to Halle Bailey's restraining order filing has turned social media heat up! The rapper finally broke his silence after his former girlfriend and baby mama was granted a court protection order against him coming anywhere near her and their son, Halo. DDG and Halle Bailey got together in 2022 and welcomed their son in 2023 before finally calling it quits in 2024, a relationship that Halle claimed was vocally and physically abusive. DDG expressed that he is unconcerned following recent allegations of assault made by his ex-girlfriend, who is a singer and actress. Despite these serious accusations, DDG reassured his fans in a recent update: "I'm chillin btw… I have no worries. streaming later on, no days off!" "When men say they're chilling they actually losing their sh-t!! You most definitely hit the lil mermaid," this commenter wrote under the post. Another X user advised the streamer to see this as a "good time to regroup and stay off the internet." "They're cooking you on every blog bro.. what really happened?!" a concerned fan asked the streamer. "YOU SUCH A BUM," another X subscriber declared in her reply to the streamer's tweet. A fifth commenter advised DDG to get professional help, adding that he is a "liar" who abuses women. "And I hope you're stupid enough to mention her and that baby so they can sue and lock your yuck mouth ass tf up b-tch," another X user wrote. Per TMZ, Halle is claiming DDG put her through physical, emotional, and verbal abuse throughout their two-year relationship, which ended in October 2024. In her legal filings, she claims that an altercation between them in January 2025 resulted in her suffering a chipped tooth and bruises. One of DDG's industry colleagues also reacted to the shocking news on X. In his post, Soulja Boy threatened to attack the streamer should he lay his eyes on him. "You a b-tch ass nigga for putting yo hands on Halle lil n-gga @PontiacMadeDDG if I catch u im beating the f-k out u," the "Kiss Me Thru The Phone" rapper wrote. Soulja Boy's tweet has gained nearly 100k likes with thousands of retweets reacting to his declaration. "soulja you've been threatening niggas for over 15 years now. everyone very comfortable and untouched. wake up," this X user wrote under his tweet. A second commenter noted that Soulja Boy's tweet would have been noble if he were not battling allegations of abuse himself. "I agree with you, but you need to worry about how you gonna pay that woman them millions.. let's not act like your hands ain't dirty," another internet user commented. Another commenter mentioned how the rapper already "lost 2 cases for abusing women. I think you need to fight yourself." The DDG and Halle situation has attracted considerable public attention. The Blast reported that the matter has led his family to address the matter publicly. DDG's mother, Tonya Granberry, responded to allegations made against her son in the restraining order. On May 13, she used her Instagram Stories to label the accusations as false, stating, "I don't usually comment or say anything on this internet, even with all the negativity, the lies, and hatred towards mine." Granberry emphasized that Hailey's claims prompted her to break her silence. Earlier that day, she also posted a meme featuring Kermit the Frog in a phone booth, captioned with the phrase "Hello Jesus, take the wheel," seemingly reflecting her feelings about the unfolding situation. Granberry's response sparked a significant reaction from fans. Many sympathized with Halle, accusing Granberry of enabling her son's behavior. Comments included claims that only certain mothers react the way Granberry does, suggesting a denial of her son's wrongdoing. Others pointed out that some mothers may raise problematic behavior without recognizing the signs. Conversely, there were supporters of Granberry who argued against the disrespect shown toward her. One commenter noted that Granberry typically stays out of the drama regarding her son's past relationships,referencing her low-key presence on YouTube since moving to LA with him. Halle referred to the verbal abuse from her ex-partner, DDG. In her allegations, she noted that he frequently insulted her by calling her derogatory names, such as "b-tch" and "evil," often in front of their son. She also mentioned that DDG would publicly demean her to his millions of fans whenever he wanted to provoke her. As a result of these incidents, a restraining order has been put in place, requiring DDG to maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from Halle and their son. He was also instructed to stay away from Halo's school and Halle's vehicle. A court hearing is scheduled for June 6 to decide if this restraining order will be extended. In the court documents, Bailey expressed her realization that she could no longer tolerate the abuse, stating, "I realize that there is no placating Darryl. I cannot allow this abuse any longer." The streamer described their split as ultimately the best choice for both him and his partner. However, their co-parenting relationship has since been rocky. In November 2024, the "The Little Mermaid" publicly expressed her displeasure with DDG for featuring their child, Halo, in an online streaming episode with Kai Cenat without her consent. In a now-deleted post, she voiced her frustration, emphasizing that she was out of town and had not been notified about her child's public appearance, which she felt was inappropriate. Many hoped that their co-parenting disputes would be short-lived, but the tension continued for several months. By March 2025, DDG accused Halle of blocking him from seeing their son. In a livestream, he mentioned his reluctance to make personal matters public, but felt compelled to address the situation. The rapper claimed his attempts to be an involved father were being thwarted, as he articulated a deep desire to be present in his son's life. DDG insisted he was not a "deadbeat" and that there should be consequences for the barriers preventing him from seeing Halo. Will things take a messy turn between DDG and Halle Bailey?
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Soulja Boy to perform in Springfield on Easter
SPRINGFIELD — The rapper, who rose to fame in the late 2000's and early 2010's, will be in town on April 20th for a show. This Sunday, Soulja Boy is scheduled to perform at The Regency Live in downtown Springfield at 307 Park Central East. With hits like 'Crank That' and 'Kiss Me Thru The Phone', the rapper will take the stage on Easter, according to the downtown Springfield website. It is part of the rappers' 'The Swag Tour '25'. The show is scheduled for doors to open at 8:00 p.m. with a show start time listed at 9:00 p.m. It is listed as an all ages show. Tickets are listed at $30 for general admission in advance or $40 the day of the show. The Regency Live has several other shows planned throughout this spring and summer with acts such as rappers, metal bands, country artists, and other genres. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Soulja Boy ordered to pay $4m after losing sex assault case
US rapper Soulja Boy has been ordered to pay $4.25m (£3.2m) to a woman who accused him of sexual battery and abuse. The unnamed woman sued the star, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, in 2021, saying he regularly raped her and beat her and sometimes kept her as a prisoner after she was hired as his assistant. Way had denied abusing her and said their relationship was consensual - but a jury in a civil trial found him liable for sexual battery, assault and gender violence. The 34-year-old smiled calmly as the verdict was read on Thursday, according to the Courthouse News Service. Speaking outside the court, he maintained his innocence and said he was "committed to filing an appeal and fighting for the truth to be revealed". During the trial, Way denied beating or raping her, calling the accusations "disgusting". But after two days of deliberations, the jury awarded his accuser $4m ($3m) in compensatory damages and a further $250,000 (£200,000) in punitive damages. "I feel like I got justice," she told Rolling Stone after the verdict. "Obviously, it's not going to return everything I lost. I lost way more than I gained. My hope is he doesn't do this to any more women." Soulja Boy is known for a party rap style that spawned hits like Crank That (a US number one single), Kiss Me Thru The Phone and Pretty Boy Swag. His commercial peak came in 2010, when Forbes magazine said he earned $7m (£5.3m), since when he has diversified into record production and video game development. According to court documents, the woman was hired as an assistant in 2018 and started a romantic relationship shortly afterwards. The abuse soon followed, she said. The lawsuit accused him of punching and raping her several times. During her testimony, she said she had lost almost half of her body weight during their time together, dropping to almost 6 stone (39kg), before "I managed to get away from him". "I didn't even feel human any more," she told the court. "I felt like an animal." She said she had stayed in the relationship because Way threatened to hurt her or her family, and told her he would post a sexually explicit video to the internet if she left. Text messages shown in court painted a complicated picture of their relationship. Way would ask her to perform tasks typical of an assistant, including making travel arrangements or setting up computer equipment. But at other times, he would text her messages like "I hope u die slow", "I hope you catch corona" and "I should have killed your ass", the jury heard. In other messages highlighted during the trial, the woman texted Way: "You body slammed me on my head and choked me", and "I should have just let you hit me." Her lawyer Ronald Zambrano argued that the rapper never responded with denials. However, he would apologise, sending messages such as: "Babe come back let's talk seriously" and "Are u ok? I'm sorry I love u please call." During the trial, Way denied that his accuser had been an employee. Instead, he claimed, he had offered her a place to stay in exchange for which she would roll marijuana for him. During closing arguments, Way's attorney Rickey Ivie maintained that the woman had invented her story and was "motivated by jealousy, revenge and financial gain". Although Way was found liable for sexual assault, he was cleared on claims of false imprisonment and constructive dismissal. It is not the first time that the rapper has faced such allegations. In 2023, he was ordered to pay ex-girlfriend Kayla Myers $471,900 (£360,000) stemming from an assault and kidnapping lawsuit she filed in 2020.
BBC News
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Soulja Boy ordered to pay $4m after losing sex assault case
US rapper Soulja Boy has been ordered to pay $4.25m (£3.2m) to a woman who accused him of sexual battery and abuse. The unnamed woman sued the star, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, in 2021, saying he regularly raped her and beat her and sometimes kept her as a prisoner after she was hired as his had denied abusing her and said their relationship was consensual - but a jury in a civil trial found him liable for sexual battery, assault and gender the 34-year-old smiled calmly as the verdict was read on Thursday, according to the Courthouse News Service. Speaking outside the court, he maintained his innocence and said he was "committed to filing an appeal and fighting for the truth to be revealed".During the trial, Way denied beating or raping her, calling the accusations "disgusting".But after two days of deliberations, the jury awarded his accuser $4m ($3m) in compensatory damages and a further $250,000 (£200,000) in punitive damages."I feel like I got justice," she told Rolling Stone after the verdict. "Obviously, it's not going to return everything I lost. I lost way more than I gained. My hope is he doesn't do this to any more women." 'Felt like an animal' Soulja Boy is known for a party rap style that spawned hits like Crank That (a US number one single), Kiss Me Thru The Phone and Pretty Boy commercial peak came in 2010, when Forbes magazine said he earned $7m (£5.3m), since when he has diversified into record production and video game to court documents, the woman was hired as an assistant in 2018 and started a romantic relationship shortly abuse soon followed, she said. The lawsuit accused him of punching and raping her several her testimony, she said she had lost almost half of her body weight during their time together, dropping to almost 6 stone (39kg), before "I managed to get away from him"."I didn't even feel human any more," she told the court. "I felt like an animal."She said she had stayed in the relationship because Way threatened to hurt her or her family, and told her he would post a sexually explicit video to the internet if she left. Text messages shown in court painted a complicated picture of their would ask her to perform tasks typical of an assistant, including making travel arrangements or setting up computer equipment. But at other times, he would text her messages like "I hope u die slow", "I hope you catch corona" and "I should have killed your ass", the jury heard. In other messages highlighted during the trial, the woman texted Way: "You body slammed me on my head and choked me", and "I should have just let you hit me."Her lawyer Ronald Zambrano argued that the rapper never responded with denials. However, he would apologise, sending messages such as: "Babe come back let's talk seriously" and "Are u ok? I'm sorry I love u please call."During the trial, Way denied that his accuser had been an employee. Instead, he claimed, he had offered her a place to stay in exchange for which she would roll marijuana for him. During closing arguments, Way's attorney Rickey Ivie maintained that the woman had invented her story and was "motivated by jealousy, revenge and financial gain".Although Way was found liable for sexual assault, he was cleared on claims of false imprisonment and constructive is not the first time that the rapper has faced such allegations. In 2023, he was ordered to pay ex-girlfriend Kayla Myers $471,900 (£360,000) stemming from an assault and kidnapping lawsuit she filed in 2020.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Popular 2000s rap artist coming to the Valley
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN)- A popular 2000s rap artist is coming to Warren this spring. According to a press release, Soulja Boy will be performing at W.D. Packard Music Hall on Tuesday, April 29 at 8 p.m. along with Krypto Divine and Paris Stephan. Soulja Boy rose to fame with the 2007 single 'Crank That (Soulja Boy).' He also is known for his 2008 singles 'Kiss Me Thru The Phone,' and 'Turn My Swag On.' Presale begins on Thursday, February 27 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on with the password PACKARD. Tickets officially go on sale the next day on Ticketmaster at 10 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
