DDG, Halle Bailey’s boyfriend, was recently entangled in a viral dispute related to Halle Bailey’s purported pregnancy.

The contentious post, which has since been removed, falsely claimed that DDG was the father of Halle Bailey’s pregnant child, sparking a firestorm of rumors across multiple social media platforms.

DDG took control of the situation. He fiercely denied the charges in a video posted to his Instagram story, emphasizing that he has never met Halle Bailey in person.

As he handled the problem, his irritation with social media’s ability to quickly distribute incorrect information was evident.

DDG urged his followers to use caution and discernment when encountering news and falsehoods in the digital era.

His decision to tackle the rumors directly sought not only to protect his own reputation, but also to focus awareness on the dangers posed by the quick diffusion of unsubstantiated information in the digital era.