There may be a “Little Mermaid” on the way.
Halle Bailey and her boyfriend, Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., who goes by the stage name DDG, have set off rumors that they are starting a family together.
The Disney actress was spotted with what appeared to be a growing baby bump under her baggy clothes during a Santa Monica, Calif., outing in October 2023 in photos obtained by the Shade Room.
A month prior, Page Six reported that pregnancy rumors were swirling around Bailey backstage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.
While the couple have yet to confirm the pregnancy speculation, the “Angel” singer has very clearly established her love for DDG.
Here’s everything to know about the man who stole Bailey’s heart.
Rapped-up
DDG has a flourishing career as a rapper.
The hip-hop artist is known for his songs like “I’m Geekin” and “Moonwalking in Calabasas,” and he has collaborated with major rappers like Gunna and Blueface.
DDG signed to Epic Records in 2018 and launched his own record label, Zooted Music, two years later.
Michigan man
DDG hails from Pontiac, Mich., and attended high school at International Tech Academy, from which he graduated as his class’ valedictorian.
He then enrolled at Central Michigan University; however, he dropped out after finding fame on YouTube, which saw him reel in $30,000 a month.
After leaving college, he moved to Hollywood to pursue his career in the entertainment industry.
Beat-boxing
The rapper also has a passion for martial arts.
In June 2021, he debuted his boxing skills in a fight against TikToker Nate Wyatt at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
DDG beat Wyatt in the fifth round in a unanimous decision.
Millionaire status
DDG has an estimated net worth of $2 million, according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
The music maven often posts photos posing with stacks of cash and luxurious cars on his Instagram.
DDG even shared that he bought himself a $1 million Rolls-Royce for his 26th birthday on Oct. 10, 2023.
“mr. bag spenda,” he called himself on Instagram while flaunting the pricey ride.
Social media star
DDG has a massive following online.
He has amassed 6 million Instagram followers, 4.7 million TikTok followers and almost 3 million YouTube subscribers.
Halle-lujah
DDG has been dating Bailey since at least January 2022.
The couple were first linked when they attended Usher’s Las Vegas residency together and have continued to profess their love from there.
The rapper penned a sweet birthday tribute to his girlfriend in March 2022 while celebrating her 22nd birthday, and they made their red carpet debut at the BET Awards three months later.
The Chloe x Halle member returned the favor by sharing a birthday video montage on social media to celebrate her love for DDG.
“happy happy birthday @ddg ♥️love you forever,” she captioned the video in October 2022.
She also starred in DDG’s August 2022 music video for his song “If I Want You.”
Bailey dished about her strong feelings for DDG in September 2023, sharing in an interview with Cosmopolitan, “You know, you have puppy love experiences, you think that’s love. But this is my first deep, deep, real love.”
The “Grown-ish” star has also admitted that she was thinking of having children.
“I want to have like 10 babies and go live on a farm and have a great house,” she told Essence in August 2022. “I wanna grow my own food and have an oasis away from the world, where my family and I go and have a great time.”
Considering pregnancy rumors are now heating up, it seems she’s well on her way to accomplishing that.
