💋 Halle Bailey Caught KISSING New Man After DDG Split – Fans Are LOSING It Over Who He Is! 😱🔥

 

Halle Bailey, the powerhouse vocalist and rising Hollywood icon, is back in the headlines—but this time, it’s not for her acting chops or red carpet slays.

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The 24-year-old star was recently photographed in a surprise public make-out session with a tall, tattooed mystery man during what looked like a low-key outdoor date in Los Angeles.

And yes, the timing has everyone talking—because the photos surfaced just days after her split from longtime boyfriend DDG was confirmed.

While the breakup with DDG had been speculated for weeks—fueled by unfollows, vague tweets, and awkward red carpet energy—it wasn’t until last week that the couple officially went their separate ways.

The internet was still reeling when Halle stepped out with this new flame, hand-in-hand, looking unbothered and very much into him.

Eyewitnesses at the scene say the two were spotted grabbing smoothies at a West Hollywood café before heading to a nearby park where things got cozy—very cozy.

“They were laughing, touching each other’s faces, and then just started kissing like no one was watching,” said one onlooker.

“It wasn’t casual.

It was full-on romantic.

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Cue the internet explosion.

Within hours, paparazzi snaps of the pair were plastered across social media, with fans zooming in, analyzing angles, and trying to crack the identity of the man who just might have stolen Halle’s heart.

Theories ranged from an up-and-coming actor to a well-known producer, but one name kept popping up: Jalen Walker, a 27-year-old creative director linked to several big-name music video projects.

While nothing has been confirmed, fans were quick to point out that Jalen was recently seen liking all of Halle’s latest Instagram posts—and even left a flirty fire emoji comment on one that has since mysteriously disappeared.

And if you think DDG took the high road? Think again.

Within hours of the kissing photos dropping, the rapper posted a cryptic message on Twitter that simply read: “Some girls for everybody 🤷🏽‍♂️”—a thinly veiled jab that many took as a shot at Halle.

He then followed it up with a series of since-deleted IG stories, including one where he lip-synced to Future’s infamous “She belongs to the streets” line.

Classy? Not so much.

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But while DDG was busy throwing digital shade, Halle stayed silent, choosing instead to post a stunning close-up selfie with the caption: “Peace over pride.

” Translation? She’s moved on—and she’s doing it on her own terms.

Sources close to Bailey say the relationship with DDG had been rocky for months, with “inconsistent communication and trust issues” pushing them apart.

“She’s been over it,” said one insider.

“This new guy makes her feel seen and supported.

It’s not about drama—it’s about healing.

And that might explain the effortless chemistry fans are already noticing.

In addition to their steamy kiss, the mystery man was spotted opening car doors for Halle, carrying her bags, and keeping his hand on her lower back almost the entire afternoon.

One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Whoever he is, he’s got Prince Eric energy and I’m here for it.

Of course, the internet isn’t 100% united.

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While many are cheering Halle on for finding happiness post-DDG, others are questioning how fast things are moving.

“They JUST broke up last week.

This is giving rebound,” one commenter wrote.

Another added, “It’s her life, but dang… at least wait till the breakup dust settles.

Still, Bailey seems to be unbothered by the speculation.

With her film career soaring, solo music rumored to be on the way, and now a potential new romance in the mix, Halle Bailey is fully stepping into her next era—and she’s doing it unapologetically.

Whether this new guy is just a fling or the real deal, one thing is clear: the world’s watching—and Halle’s writing her own headline.