American rapper Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG, has announced plans to leave Los Angeles and start afresh in Lagos, Nigeria.
Omo, this one hot! The rapper expressed his frustration with life in LA, saying he’s more than ready for a new chapter.
He wrote on X:
“I’m so tired of living in LA. I can’t wait til I move to Lagos, Nigeria.”
Why The Big Move?
This decision didn’t just fall from the sky. DDG has been dropping hints since January 2025, when he revealed he was considering relocating to either London or Lagos due to dissatisfaction with life in the US.
Now, it looks like Lagos has won the battle.
Custody Drama With Halle Bailey
Part of the heat surrounding DDG right now is his ongoing custody battle with his former partner, actress and singer Halle Bailey, over their 17-month-old son, Halo.
The drama has been messy — Halle previously accused the rapper of abuse and even secured a temporary restraining order against him.
Omo, the matter no easy at all! With so much attention on the case, fans are wondering whether DDG’s Lagos move is connected to escaping all the noise in the US.
In Other News – Akon’s Marriage Ends In Divorce
While DDG plans to start afresh in Lagos, another American music star is facing heartbreak.
Naija News reports that Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, has filed for divorce just days before their 29th wedding anniversary.
Court documents obtained on September 12 revealed that Tomeka cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for ending the nearly three-decade-long marriage.
According to the filing:
- Tomeka is requesting joint legal custody of their children.
- She is also asking for sole physical custody of their 17-year-old daughter, Journey.
Omo, after almost 30 years together, fans no fit believe say Akon’s marriage don scatter like this.
Final Thoughts
From DDG’s shocking Lagos relocation plans to Akon’s painful divorce, it’s clear the entertainment world is currently on fire with unexpected twists.
Stay tuned — because omo, the gist dey hot, and more updates go soon drop.
