Cases of violence against women continue to rise around the world—and fame is no shield. Halle Bailey, known globally for her role as Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), is now in the spotlight for a heartbreaking reason: she’s reported her ex-partner, rapper Darryl Granberry Jr. (aka DDG), for a series of violent and abusive incidents.
Bailey began her career at a young age alongside her sister Chloe, quickly becoming a force in the music industry. But her big break came when she was cast as the live-action Ariel. Around the same time, she quietly welcomed her first child, Halo, with DDG. Though their relationship ended in October 2024, what followed shocked fans even more.
“I’m Tired of the Abuse”: Halle Bailey Files a Police Report Against DDG
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According to TMZ, Halle Bailey recently filed a police report accusing DDG of multiple acts of aggression. She stated that the abuse began in January 2025—two months after their breakup—when the rapper physically assaulted her while she was buckling their baby into a car seat. He allegedly yelled, “Get out of my car, b*tch,” before pulling her hair and slamming her head against the steering wheel, breaking a tooth and leaving her with bruises.
But the violence didn’t stop there. In March, DDG reportedly broke into Bailey’s home without permission and sent her a photo of her own bed with the message: “Now I know what you’ve been up to, hahaha,” implying infidelity. Days later, he allegedly stole her phone and threw it out the car window while yelling, “Watch it, b*tch.”
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The most recent incident happened on Mother’s Day, when DDG once again publicly suggested that Bailey was involved with another man—adding emotional distress to an already painful situation.
Halle Bailey’s case is a harsh reminder that intimate partner violence can happen to anyone—even those in the spotlight. Her decision to speak up is powerful and necessary, and it echoes the voices of millions of women who live through abuse every day. As the investigation unfolds, fans and fellow artists are showing their support and calling for accountability.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Carla Martell in Cultura Colectiva.
