DDG Gets Backlash Over New Song. Is It About Halle Bailey?

DDG is catching some heat over his new song “Famous” which seemingly references his relationship with actress and Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey.

In the chorus, DDG raps about “falling in love” with Bailey, something he internally struggles with due to her fame.

“Fall in love, I hate that s—/Knockin’ me off my grind, I can’t f— with relationships (Oh),” he rapped, adding, “I don’t even ask for much, I ask you to do the basic s— (Oh)/Hardest thing I did was fall in love with a famous bitch.”

He adds that seeing her have onscreen kissing scenes affects his mind and projects that more is going on off-screen.

“I been so insecure that I be thinkin’ you really be f—–‘ n—– you in movies with/But on the internet, I just be coolin’ it, but in my head, a n—- really losin’ it,” he rapped on the song, adding in reference to Bailey’s role in Disney’s The Little Mermaid where she kisses Prince Eric played by Jonah Hauer-King.

Later he adds, “Gotta be payin’ good ’cause you keep doin’ it, I might just tweet somethin’ just to ruin it/I got a platform, I’m abusin’ it,” seemingly referencing his many Twitter rants about their relationship.

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“Sometimes I feel so defeated, broken hearts repeated (Oh)/Said ‘I love you’, did you mean it?
/Why don’t I believe it?” DDG asks several times in the songs questioning the relationship.

“Please take note of how both Keke BD and DDG acted once Keke and Halle got some attention on them. Be careful if these insecure jealous men. They are embarrassing!” one fan

Please take note of how both Keke BD and DDG acted once Keke and Halle got some attention on them. Be careful if these insecure jealous men. They are embarrassing!

— 🎀 𝒷𝒶𝒷𝓎 𝒶𝓅𝒽𝓇𝑜𝒹𝒾𝓉𝑒 🎀 (@bby_aphrodites) July 14, 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">warned.

“we don’t really need to bring up halle’s personal family issues to rationalize why she’s with DDG still, terrible men will find a way to take advantage of anyone,” one fan

we don’t really need to bring up halle’s personal family issues to rationalize why she’s with DDG still, terrible men will find a way to take advantage of anyone. let’s focus on his ass, not the person y’all are allegedly trying to help.

— maleficent (@houseofphoton) July 15, 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">explained. “let’s focus on his a–, not the person y’all are allegedly trying to help.”

“I remember a time when we all was routing for DDG and Halle,” one fan

I remember a time when we all was routing for DDG and Halle. 😮‍💨

— 3NGENA 🇺🇬🇯🇲 (@Tiy_Jerome) July 17, 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">remincised.

However, the “hate” from Bailey’s fans has not affected DDG.

“The hate just make me wanna go harder,” he

the hate just make me wanna go harder

— DDG (@PontiacMadeDDG) July 16, 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tweeted.

You can watch the music video to “Famous” below:

Halle Bailey: Her Best 7 Best Red Carpet Looks, Ranked

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  Halle Bailey looked gorgeous at the 66th Grammy Awards. She wore a nude color dress with a deep V cut. The singer changed up her locs with long dark waves. She was nominated for Best R&B Song for "Angel."

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  Halle looked like a real-life princess at the 95th Annual Academy Awards. Her ball gown was a gorgeous sea blue, and her hair was pulled back to show off her glowy skin. For accessories, the singer wore a single stoned diamond necklace. For makeup, she kept it dewy and effortless pulling the look all together.

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  Miss Bailey loves a cutout, and this is one of her best yet. For the 5th Annual Wearable Art Gala she wore a stunning jeweled black gown with a cutout showing off her toned midriff. For her hair, the singer wore her gorgeous locs pulled back from her face. The dress also had a diamond collared halter which pulled the look altogether.
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  For the 2021 Met Gala, which the theme was Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion , Halle wore a Rodarte bodysuit. The glittery pink fringed bodysuit was paying homage to the Queen of Rock & Roll Tina Turner. She kept her locs up in a high ponytail just in case she needs to reenact any of Turner's signature dance moves.

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  For the UK premiere of "The Little Mermaid," she embodied the sweet and gentleness of her character Ariel with this look. The singer wore a long white gown that had a mix of sequins and chiffon material. The gown also had a plunging neckline and cutouts on the side. However, what really took the look to the next level was her hair piece that was encrusted with crystals.

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  Maybe next year they should start giving out mini Halle Bailey trophies? For the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Halle wore a gorgeous gold gown. The metallic color shined off of her which she complimented with matching heels. Her hair was tossed into an effortless bun pulling everything together.
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  Halle Bailey's best look to date is from the Los Angeles premiere of 'The Little Mermaid.' Her dress reflected the movements of the water, which was right on the theme for the premiere. Bailey kept her accessories to a minimum, with only some rings and statement earrings. Her locs were dyed a red color, fully embracing her role even off screen.