Adin Ross Sparks Backlash fo DDG Amid Abuse Allegations
He doesn’t even go here. In true Mean Girls fashion, Twitch streamer and internet provocateur Adin Ross has once again inserted himself into a conversation he has no business being in — this time caping for rapper DDG amid serious abuse allegations made by actress and singer Halle Bailey. But Ross didn’t stop at the unsolicited commentary; he also took an unprovoked jab at rapper-singer Doechii, drawing swift backlash and reigniting questions about his persistent, performative presence in Black culture.
This week, Bailey was granted a temporary restraining order against her ex-boyfriend DDG (Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.), following disturbing claims of both physical and emotional abuse.
According to court filings, the 25-year-old Little Mermaid star accused DDG of multiple incidents of abuse during their relationship, which lasted from January 2022 to October 2024. The two share a son, Halo, born in December 2023. Bailey described a violent altercation in January 2025 during a custody exchange, where DDG allegedly pulled her hair and slammed her face into a steering wheel — causing a chipped tooth and visible bruising. She also claimed that in March, DDG unlawfully entered her home, destroyed property, and sent her threatening messages, including a photo of her own bed. On top of that, Bailey accused him of using social media to publicly harass her, which triggered waves of online threats and emotional distress.
In response, the Los Angeles court issued a temporary restraining order requiring DDG to stay at least 100 yards away from both Bailey and their child. The order also prohibits him from possessing firearms and engaging in any form of harassment. Bailey is seeking sole legal and physical custody of their son and has asked the court to prevent DDG from making any further public statements about her or the child. A hearing is set for June 6, 2025.
Despite the seriousness of the allegations, Ross jumped into the fray on a livestream, where he casually dismissed the claims. “I know DDG, and I don’t believe these accusations,” he told his viewers. “He’s always been cool with me.” But Ross — a white content creator with no tangible ties to Black culture beyond mining it for content and clout — seemed oblivious to the gravity of the situation. His response failed to acknowledge the cultural and personal weight of publicly siding with a man accused of abusing a Black woman and endangering a child.
While Ross framed his comments as defending a friend, many saw his remarks as tone-deaf, dismissive, and deeply irresponsible. His commentary plays into a larger pattern of influencers exploiting Black trauma for views, and contributing to a culture where Black women’s voices are consistently minimized — especially when they speak out against powerful men.
To make matters worse, Ross also took aim at Doechii, one of the most innovative and compelling voices in music today. Born Jaylah Hickmon, Doechii has emerged as a standout artist in a male-dominated field, blending rap, soul, and experimental production with fearless creativity. She signed with Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records, went platinum with her breakout single “What It Is (Block Boy),” and won a Grammy for her 2024 album Alligator Bites Never Heal.
Ross’s commentary on Doechii came across not as critique, but as a lazy, dismissive dig — one that felt designed to undercut the accomplishments of a successful Black woman. It’s a familiar playbook: loud, ill-informed criticism from people outside the culture, aimed at those building it.
At a time when Black artists are not only shaping culture but actively fighting for their safety, visibility, and autonomy, Adin Ross inserting himself into a conversation he doesn’t understand — and has no right to lead — is more than just irritating. It’s reckless.
Let the courts deal with the legal realities. And let Black culture speak for itself — without Adin Ross talking over it.
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