DDG Says Halle Bailey's Pregnancy Wasn't Planned: 'It Kinda Just Happened'

Mar. 15, 2025

DDGandHalle Baileyknew they were destined to be parents.

In an exclusive preview of Wednesday’s episode ofHollywood Unlocked’sThe Jason Lee Showshared with PEOPLE, the 26-year-old YouTuber sat down with the host to discuss the moment he andThe Color Purpleactress, 23, knew they were serious about starting a family.

Lee points out that the young couple — whowent public with their romance in March 2022— both had a lot going on at the time and asked the “Moonwalking in Calabasas” rapper how they agreed that having a child was best for them.

“You’re on tour, and you’re successful in your own right and have been. She’s successful in her own right, and just came out of the biggest movie, like ever, and all the drama that came with that,” Lee said, seemingly referring to her breakout role as the lead in Disney’s live-action remake ofThe Little Mermaidand thecontroversy surrounding her casting.

Halle Bailey at the world premiere of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”.VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images

VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images

“That’s a very big adult conversation in your early 20s,” Lee said of Bailey and DDG continuing with their pregnancy at a time when all eyes were on them.

Halle Bailey and DDG, February 2024.Leon Bennett/Getty Images

Leon Bennett/Getty Images

“Both of us have the same interest in being parents,” DDG replied. “And I feel like she always wanted to be a mom. We always kind of just give off that energy, and I always wanted a kid. So, from there we just made the decision to go through with it.”

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While dishing on her partnership withCORE Hydration, the actress said, “It was actually my boyfriend’s idea” when it came to naming their first child.

DDG, Halle Bailey, and their son Halo.Amy Sussman/Getty; Halle Bailey/Instagram

Amy Sussman/Getty; Halle Bailey/Instagram

“We just agreed, andwe loved it,” she said. “I love the name Halo."

Playing it coy, she quipped, “He for sure has a theme song.”

source: people.com