Halle Bailey was photographed kissing a mystery man during a yacht outing in Italy—who, according to new reports, is no mystery in the music world.
The man is a well-known music producer credited with producing three of Kendrick Lamar’s top tracks, adding new context to Bailey’s upgraded love life.
The sighting comes amid Bailey’s ongoing legal battle with her ex, rapper DDG, over custody of their son, Halo. In May, Bailey secured a restraining order against DDG after accusing him of physical assault during a January custody exchange. DDG, in turn, filed an emergency motion in June to prevent Bailey from leaving the country with their child for a film shoot. While he was also granted a restraining order, Bailey retains temporary sole custody, allowing the trip to proceed.
Photos obtained by The Shade Room show Bailey and the producer enjoying a romantic day on a yacht, kissing before diving into the water together. The images sparked a mix of admiration and debate online. Fans applauded the singer for moving on and called the pairing an “upgrade” given the producer’s impressive resume in the hip-hop industry.
I'm really happy Halle Bailey found peace with her new man, glad she's done with DDG for good pic.twitter.com/oFOqDZ6g76
— ً (@Onlykayoo) July 1, 2025
Me seeing Halle Bailey boat pics pic.twitter.com/50EJQ7Jplk
— Ta’les Love, PhD. 🏁🏁 (@TLoveSpeaksss) July 1, 2025
he produced for black is king and black panther ohhhhh halle pic.twitter.com/mbAYn1yykg
— natalie nunn (@obscuredpisces) July 1, 2025
Meanwhile, DDG has faced rumors of a new relationship with India Love, which she later clarified as strictly platonic and for entertainment purposes.
With her Italian getaway drawing attention, and a high-profile music producer by her side, Bailey appears to be moving forward amid a turbulent custody situation.
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