DESPITE having a breakout year in Hollywood, Halle Bailey’s biggest blessing in 2023 was welcoming her son, Halo, with her boyfriend, DDG.
Her boyfriend DDG is a rapper and YouTube personality who is often seen on social media with the Little Mermaid actress.
Who is DDG?
DDG is a 26-year-old rapper, YouTuber, and boxer who is also the boyfriend of Halle Bailey.
He was born on October 10, 1997, in Pontiac, Michigan.
DDG was the valedictorian of his high school class at International Tech Academy.
He has stated that his competitive nature makes him try to be the best at whatever he does.
After high school, DDG was accepted into Central Michigan University.
While attending college, his YouTube channel became extremely lucrative, making him around $30,000 per month.
That motivated him to drop out of college and move out to Hollywood to pursue his YouTube career as a full-time entertainer and social media personality.
What does DDG stand for?
DDG is an acronym for his real name, Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.
He uses the moniker professionally, as his YouTube Channels include @DDGMusicChannel for his raps, @TheDDGFamily for his vlogs with friends, and @PontiacMadeDDGVlogs for videos about his personal and day-to-day life.
Most of his friends and family also refer to him by his nickname, DDG, instead of using his birth name, Darryl.
What does he do?
DDG is a rapper, singer-songwriter, actor, YouTube creator, entertainer, and actor.
He’s also dabbled in boxing, making his match debut in June 2021.
He has nearly three million subscribers on his music YouTube channel, and over seven million subscribers between his two vlog channels.
DDG is known for his songs I’m Geekin’ and Elon Musk, an ode to the multi-billionaire.
In 2020, his hit single Moonwalking in Calabasas cracked 100 million views, peaked at number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was remixed by Blueface and YG.
DDG’s music, vlogs, and gaming and prank YouTube videos have amassed over 1.2 billion views, making him one of the app’s most successful video creators.
He also fought in a 2021 YouTube vs TikTok boxing bout against Nate Wyatt in Miami, which he won by unanimous decision.
How did DDG become famous?
DDG became famous through his YouTube channel, which he launched in the mid-2010s.
His YouTube fame helped propel him into the music business.
DDG also claims to be an entrepreneur, juggling sponsorships and endorsement deals, a real estate portfolio, and other investments.
He is also the owner and founder of Zooted Entertainment, his record label, which supplements his income along with clothing and merchandise sales.
His net worth is reportedly between $2 and $10 million according to various websites.
Who is his girlfriend Halle Bailey?
Halle Bailey is a singer and actress who played the titular character in the 2023 remake of The Little Mermaid.
Bailey’s casting became the center of controversy, as the public wondered whether a Black actress should play a historically white role.
Despite the initial response, the live-action remake grossed over half a billion dollars and received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised Bailey’s performance.
Like her boyfriend, Bailey also made her start through YouTube, posting singing videos with her sister, Chloe Bailey.
The duo, known as Chloe x Halle, amassed hundreds of thousands of supporters, including Beyoncé.
Is DDG the father of Halle Bailey’s baby?
Halle Bailey never confirmed her pregnancy to the media despite remaining in the public eye.
However, in January 2024, both DDG and Bailey revealed that they had welcomed a child together, a son named Halo.
They posted the news on their social media channels.
Bailey posted a photo of her manicured finger holding an infant’s hand.
The baby was wearing a gold bracelet with the name “Halo” etched onto it.
She captioned the photo: “Even though we’re a few days into the new year, the greatest thing that 2023 could have done for me, was bring me my son.. welcome to the world my halo,” alongside a smiling face with hearts, baby angel, and sparkles emojis.
“The world is desperate to know you,” she added, alongside a winky face, laughing, and red heart emojis.
DDG also posted about his son’s birth using the same photo, captioning his post: “My biggest blessing by far,” alongside a baby and red heart emoji.
He continued: “son son.. never been so in love,” alongside a face holding back tears emoji, before adding: “baby halo.”
This is the first child for both DDG and Bailey.
The duo met online when he privately DM’ed her on social media.
Bailey has told the media that she knew who DDG was and had been a fan of his for years after watching him on YouTube.
He said their first official date involved grabbing a bite to eat and seeing the film Dune in October 2021.
DDG and Halle have been an item ever since and even sparked engagement rumors in January 2024.
