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DDG Granted Visitation in Italy Amid Custody Fight with Halle Bailey

A judge ruled that DDG can see his 18-month-old son overseas, but only under the watch of a professional, not a family member.

A Los Angeles judge has ruled that DDG can visit his 18-month-old son, Halo, in Italy under one condition: a professional monitor must be present.

The update comes as the custody battle between the rapper and Halle Bailey continues to unfold. Bailey, who was previously granted temporary sole custody of Halo, is currently in Rome for a two-month film shoot. On Tuesday, June 24, DDG and his legal team appeared in court to request overseas visitation while the child remains in Bailey’s care.

According to Billboard, DDG’s attorney, Larry Bakman, asked Judge Latrice A.G. Byrdsong for permission for DDG to see his son at the end of the month while under the supervision of his mother. But Bailey’s lawyer, Jeremy Lane, objected, citing concerns that DDG’s mother has enabled the behavior Bailey outlined in her custody petition, which included allegations of abuse.

Judge Byrdsong agreed that the visit could happen, but only under the supervision of a neutral, professional monitor. She also requested that DDG refrain from posting the child on social media during the trip, should the overseas visitation be approved.

Both parties are now working to secure an appropriate monitor in Italy. The court will revisit the issue during the next hearing, scheduled for Thursday, June 26. This is the latest development in an ongoing legal dispute that began when Bailey filed for custody earlier this year, citing safety concerns surrounding her son.

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