Media Take Out has obtained the official court transcript from actress and singer Halle Bailey’s restraining order filing against rapper and YouTuber DDG, and the details she shares are deeply unsettling.
In the legal documents, Halle describes a pattern of alleged emotional manipulation, verbal mistreatment, and controlling behavior she says she experienced during their relationship. The testimony, written in Halle’s own words, outlines multiple incidents that reportedly left her feeling unsafe and isolated. While she has largely kept her personal life private, the court filing paints a stark picture of what may have been happening behind the scenes.
The young star, known for her breakout role as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, expresses fear for her well-being and cites repeated efforts to set boundaries that were allegedly ignored. Her account is both raw and vulnerable — a reminder that even women who seem to have it all are not immune to unhealthy relationships.
Here are a few key takeaways:
DDG was physically abusive before their son arrived:
Halle writes, “There have been numerous incidents of physical abuse, even before Halo was born”.
Halle was the one who dumped DDG:
The Disney actress explained, “Our relationship ended in 2024 because of Darryl’s temper and lack of respect towards me.”
– DDG refuses to comply to structured visitation:
The legal document states, “He will not commit to any regular visits or schedule for visits. He demands Halo when it is convenient for Darryl only.”
“Darryl refuses to work with my attorney to set up any schedule. He is threatening that he will take our son 50% of the time and pay zero support.”
– DDG frequently hands his son off to his mom:
- “Darryl often leaves Halo with his mother.”
- “He often demands to see Halo when it suits him yet leaves Halo with his mother while he travels.”
- “Based on my discussions with him and his mother, I am aware that Darryl leaves Halo with his mother most of the visits, and his mother cares for Halo.”
- “I believe Darryl should be present instead of simply leaving Halo with his family for days.”
DDG once locked Halle out of her home, when she was sick
- She had to enter through another entrance at the back
– Halle is requesting that DDG only has Halo once a week for 6 hours. Supervised visits by a professional company and DDG must pay all of their fees.
– Until now Halle has not had a child support order against DDG but has now requested one.
– DDG has threatened to abduct/kidnap Halo & tried to before.
- “DDG threatened to take our son without my permission and has tried to do so.”
DDG has hidden Halo away from Halle in the past.
– Halle wants to bar DDG from applying for a passport for Halo.
– If DDG plans to travel with Halo, he must provide Halle with the travel schedule, copies of flight tickets, numbers and addresses where Halo will be staying and an open flight ticket for Halle in case Halo isn’t returned.
What follows is the unedited transcript of Halle Bailey’s request for a restraining order, which she submitted through her attorney earlier this year. Her words speak for themselves.
