Halle Bailey has recently demonstrated her fierce protective instincts as a mother regarding her son, Halo! The talented Little Mermaid actress appeared to express her discontent towards DDG, after he took their son to participate in a stream with popular content creator Kai Cenat.

On Wednesday, Halle took to social media to voice her concerns, sparking a heated debate online about whether her reaction was justified or misguided. The incident has garnered significant attention, with many weighing in on the appropriateness of her response.

Unpacking Halle’s Concerns Over DDG’s Decision to Stream with Halo

Here’s a breakdown of the events that unfolded. On November 6, various clips circulated on social media showing Halo and DDG joining Kai during a live stream that attracted over 219,000 viewers. One notable video captured DDG entering Kai’s room with his son concealed in a black bag, which raised eyebrows among viewers.

Kai seemed taken aback by Halo’s unexpected presence, warmly greeting the infant before hurriedly seeking a seat for them. Meanwhile, DDG gently pulled Halo from the bag, cradling him in his arms and later resting him on his lap. As the stream continued, Kai engaged DDG in conversation, inquiring about Halo’s early development and habits.

DDG really pulled up to Kai Cenat’s stream with his son inside his purse pic.twitter.com/2KB2POWfEg

— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) November 7, 2024

It remains uncertain how Halle Bailey became aware of Halo’s appearance on the stream, as she did not elaborate on that detail. Nevertheless, she made her feelings clear in a brief statement on social media, expressing her frustration. She noted that she was currently “out of town” and had not given her consent for her son to participate in the streaming event. Halle articulated her distress over the exposure of her child on the internet and her feeling of helplessness in protecting him.

“I wasn’t told or notified, and I am extremely upset to have my baby in front of millions of people. I am his mother and protector and saddened that I wasn’t notified, especially when I am out of town,” Halle Bailey wrote.

Within just two hours of her tweet, Halle’s statement received over 11,000 reshares, more than 4,600 comments, and approximately 80,000 likes. In a subsequent post, which has since been removed, she discussed her struggles with postpartum depression and emphasized the importance of establishing personal boundaries.

“As a woman experiencing severe postpartum, there are boundaries that I wish to be respected. Nobody knows what someone is going through until they snap,” she expressed.

Halle’s Call for Privacy Sparks Mixed Reactions on Social Media

Halle’s recent posts appear to mark her first indirect criticism of DDG regarding Halo’s online presence. Following their breakup, DDG was quick to announce the separation on social media in early October. Interestingly, the actress has refrained from discussing their split publicly, although fans speculated she might address it through her music. Instead, she opted to share moments on Instagram showcasing her time with Halo in the recording studio and focusing on self-care activities, including exercise.

It is widely recognized that Bailey values her privacy. Her desire to maintain a low profile has led to several viral moments over the past year, particularly after she publicly denied pregnancy rumors to keep the news under wraps. In January, the former couple finally confirmed the birth of Halo, but they chose to wait until July to reveal his face to the public.

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While it’s true that DDG has shared significantly more photos and videos of Halo online compared to Halle, the actress has not completely refrained from showcasing her son either. Just last week, Halle shared adorable pictures of herself and Halo dressed in matching ‘Lilo & Stitch’ costumes to celebrate the Halloween season.

Many of the thousands of responses to Halle’s posts have highlighted what some perceive as a double standard in her stance. Conversely, others have voiced validation for the concerns she raised as a mother.

Yall could fall for Halle’s bs of you want. She lashed out at everybody when folks were trying to protect her. Now she’s trying to make y’all troll DDG instead of being mature & getting a child custody lawyer to establish ground rules on showing the kid social media…

— Apple Cider Mama (@AmazonCan) November 7, 2024

Respectfully,
This doesn’t need to be brought to the internet. Effective communication would be calling or texting the father. Twitter is not CPS. Halo is with his father (the co-parent).

Halo and DDG are in a room that doesn’t seem to have any present danger. So again I’m… https://t.co/KedCrzIAvn

— DRÉ® (@TreakleDiondre) November 7, 2024

Halle taking halo back from ddg when she returns pic.twitter.com/yZrH8EFppq

— ᶜᵃᵐ (@CAMSCXH) November 7, 2024

She just made it seem like DDG is the bad dad and he doesn’t care about protecting his son.

— denise (@denise37991326) November 7, 2024

no shade sista but what did you think would happen when you procreated with a youtuber? pic.twitter.com/b5TcGBmxFR https://t.co/gdbBKaMZDt

— sihya ᥫ᭡ (@merderceo) November 7, 2024

all yall can get out of halle face if she doesn’t want her baby on a fcking kai cenat stream he shouldn’t have him up there tf pic.twitter.com/bvPnSceNSd

— uɐʎɔ (@csectionsbycyan) November 7, 2024

DDG Responds to Parenting Accusations Amidst the Controversy

As of now, DDG has not publicly commented on his ex-girlfriend’s criticisms. However, earlier on Wednesday, he took to X to express his joy about fatherhood, stating, “Man this dad sh*t so cool. Make sure y’all take care of y’all kids,” highlighting his pride in being a dad.

man this dad shit so cool. make sure yall take care of yall kids

— DDG (@PontiacMadeDDG) November 6, 2024

As noted, DDG’s adventures in parenting have captured significant attention since the couple publicly unveiled Halo’s face this past summer. Recently, he confronted a social media user who accused him of exploiting Halo for fame. This accusation arose after DDG posted a humorous, edited image of Halo with oversized adult teeth.

“I never understood this narrative when my son can’t even talk yet. He’s ‘famous’ rn because of his parents. If ur dad posted you when u were young, no one would care lol,” he responded, defending his choices and parenting style.

This incident marks the second occasion this week where Kai Cenat’s streaming platform has been involved in controversy. Prior to Halle’s outcry, rapper Kodak Black faced backlash for his erratic behavior during an appearance on Kai’s show, which went viral after he was seen visibly consuming a Percocet pill. Kodak later defended himself against the criticisms and concerns raised by fans.

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