It looks like the fairy tale of The Little Mermaid and her rapper prince has hit the pause button—Halle Bailey and DDG have decided to hit the “consciously uncoupling” button after more than two years of swimming through the seas of love. That’s right, the mermaid has swum back to shore, and DDG’s set is playing on solo repeat.
The big news came straight from the horse’s (or, in this case, rapper’s) mouth on Thursday, October 3. DDG, a 26-year-old rapper known for his sick beats and now apparently deep thoughts, took to Instagram to announce that he and Halle Bailey, the actual real-life Little Mermaid and a 24-year-old superstar, have gone their separate ways.
Let’s get one thing clear—they started dating in early 2022, long before anyone needed a snorkel to follow Halle’s mermaid career. They even welcomed a bundle of joy this year—a little baby boy named Halo. Yes, Halo. You know, because even their break-up names gotta sound celestial.
Now, in a very heartfelt (and possibly auto-tuned) statement, DDG opened up to his fans:
“After much reflection and heartfelt conversations, Halle and I have decided to go our separate ways.” Honestly, that’s a classy way of saying they sat down with a bottle of wine, probably made some sad mermaid jokes, and agreed it was time to split. “This decision was not easy”—well, obviously, break-ups are about as fun as stepping on LEGO bricks barefoot—“but we believe it’s the best path forward for both of us.” Ah, the classic “it’s not you, it’s me…actually, it’s both of us” line. A little more poetic than usual, but same energy.
He goes on: “I cherish the time we’ve spent together and the love we’ve shared. Despite the change in our relationship, our love for each other remains deep and true.” So deep, it’s practically under the sea. Cue the romantic yet slightly tragic instrumental music.
But wait, there’s more: “We are still best friends and adore each other.” Yep, they’re doing the “We’re still besties!” routine. Cries in ‘we’ve moved on’ energy. “As we focus on our individual journeys and our roles as co-parents, we cherish the bond we’ve built.” Translation: Co-parenting = still seeing each other at every school event and maybe awkward Thanksgiving dinners.
DDG then wrapped it up with a tidy little bow: “Thank you for your love and encouragement.” Short, sweet, and just vague enough to leave everyone wondering, “Was this written by him, a PR team, or a wise Instagram wizard?”
Now, while DDG has been pouring his heart out like a 90s R&B song, Halle’s been quieter than a mouse underwater. She hasn’t publicly addressed the split yet, which, let’s face it, is probably because she’s still out there singing her heart out as a mermaid. No time for Instagram drama when you’re basically Disney royalty.
In case you missed it, this isn’t the first time the couple made headlines. Back in July 2023, DDG stirred the pot with his song “Famous,” where he got all up in his feelings about being insecure over Halle’s fame. Oh, and finances—because what’s love without a little bit of “Who’s paying for dinner tonight?” drama, right?
Anyway, we wish them both well on their separate journeys, and we’ll keep you updated if Halle decides to drop a sea-themed breakup ballad or DDG releases a diss track titled “Mermaid Blues.”
Stay tuned—this story has more potential for sequels than a Disney franchise.
