YouTuber and rapper DDG has sparked intense conversation online after fiercely defending himself against accusations that he exploits his infant son, Halo, for online content. In a fiery livestream, DDG, real name Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., called out what he views as blatant hypocrisy, highlighting how millions of parents regularly share their children on social media without facing the backlash he receives.
“Cancel My Mama Too Then!”
In his impassioned rant, DDG slammed critics who claim he’s using his son for clout or views. He argued that sharing family moments online is a universal parenting experience in the digital age, not something exclusive to celebrities or influencers.
“All parents do the same s**t,” he said. “If you look at my mama Instagram, all her kids on there. Why you ain’t cancel her? Cancel my mama? You look at my dad Instagram, all his kids. Why you don’t do that? Why you don’t cancel my parents?”
DDG’s statement quickly began trending, igniting fierce debate across social media platforms. He pointed out that his fame and success as one of the internet’s most visible Black creators is the real reason behind the scrutiny.
“Because I’m one of the most famous, most lit, most richest Black creators in the entire world, it’s a problem when I do it though, right?”
Fallout from Twitch Livestream with Baby Halo
This latest outburst comes in the wake of a viral incident that drew widespread attention. DDG went live on Twitch with Halo without informing the child’s mother, singer and actress Halle Bailey. The move shocked fans and upset Bailey, who took to social media expressing her concerns.
Bailey, who recently opened up about dealing with postpartum depression, shared that she felt blindsided and disrespected. She emphasized her need for boundaries and privacy during this vulnerable time in her life. While she later admitted she may have overreacted, she clarified that her frustration stemmed from not being informed in advance.
“I’m a new mom, and I’m still figuring all of this out,” Bailey shared in a post. “I know he’s safe with his dad, but I just want to be kept in the loop. That’s all.”
The Public vs. The Private: Parenting Under the Spotlight
The incident and DDG’s explosive response have reopened the conversation about parenting in the public eye. As celebrities and influencers juggle fame, privacy, and family life, they often walk a tightrope between sharing personal moments and preserving their children’s well-being.
DDG made it clear he’s not going to stop showing his son to the world. In his view, sharing his love for Halo with fans doesn’t equate to exploitation.
“Y’all want me to act like my son don’t exist? I’m proud to be his dad. I’m not gonna hide him.”
Halle and DDG’s Co-Parenting Struggles in the Spotlight
The couple, who welcomed Halo in secret and only confirmed his birth months later, reportedly split in October 2024. Since then, their co-parenting relationship has been turbulent and, at times, public.
At one point, DDG claimed Halle was keeping him from seeing Halo, causing further friction and adding fuel to the media frenzy. Still, despite their differences, both DDG and Bailey have expressed a desire to co-parent peacefully.
“We are forever family,” DDG said in a previous interview. “No matter what happens, we both love our son more than anything.”
Internet Reacts: Fans Split Over DDG’s Defense
Public opinion remains divided. Some fans support DDG’s stance, agreeing that many parents post their children online without similar consequences. Others argue that DDG’s celebrity status and history of monetizing content changes the nature of how he should approach his son’s privacy.
On X (formerly Twitter), one user wrote:
“DDG is right. I see moms post their babies all the time. Just because he’s famous doesn’t mean he should hide his kid.”
Another commented:
“There’s a difference between sharing your child and using them to boost your brand. And DDG knows it.”
A Growing Trend in Celebrity Parenting
This incident is the latest in a string of high-profile celebrity parenting controversies. As more influencers build careers around lifestyle and family content, critics have grown increasingly vocal about children’s right to privacy and consent, especially when they’re too young to understand the implications of their image being broadcast to millions.
The question remains: where is the line between sharing joy and exploiting it? And who gets to decide when it’s been crossed?
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