DDG and Halle Bailey have officially split after two years together.
On Thursday (Oct 3) the YouTuber-turned-rapper took to his Instagram Stories to announce that he and the mother of his newborn son Halo have gone their “separate ways” following “much reflection and heartfelt conversations.”
“This decision was not easy, but we believe it’s the best path forward for both of us,” DDG wrote. “I cherish the time we’ve spent together and the love we’ve shared. Despite the changes in our relationship, our love for each other remains deep and true. We are still best friends and adore each other.”
“Despite the changes in our relationship, our love for each other remains deep and true. We are still best friends and adore each other,” DDG, born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., continued.
The pair, who were first romantically linked in January 2022, welcomed son Halo in late 2023. At the time, the couple tried their best to keep the pregnancy a secret.
Shortly after the couple revealed their son, DDG explained how he was able to shield his journey into parenthood from the world.
“It wasn’t that hard,” DDG said. “It was harder for me than it was for her for sure because she don’t really be on social media like I do. Social media is what I do. It’s why I’m here today.”
“This is one of my biggest accomplishments and I wasn’t able to show it for real for real but it was for a better ’cause people weird,” he continued. “People are way too much in my business, our business, at this point in time. So, definitely for the better and it made it a lot easier, bringing him into the world without a bunch of opinions.”
DDG said that moving forward, he and The Little Mermaid star, 24, will “focus on our individual journeys and our roles as co-parents,” as they “cherish the bond we’ve built and the beautiful moments we’ve shared.”
He then asked fans for “understanding and support” as they “navigate this transition.”
Thank you for your love and encouragement — DDG,” he concluded.