Who is Halle Bailey New Boyfriend? All about Scott Bridgeway

Halle Bailey, star of The Little Mermaid, has reportedly begun dating Scott Bridgeway (real name Ruchaun Akers), a music producer linked to hip-hop icon Kendrick Lamar. Fans and paparazzi surfaced photos capturing the duo vacationing together in Italy during Halle’s break from filming.

Who Is Scott Bridgeway?

• Real Name: Ruchaun Akers

• Stage Name: Scott Bridgeway

• Hometown: Roanoke, Virginia; raised in North Carolina

• Profession: Hip‑hop music producer

• Notable Credits: Contributed to Kendrick Lamar’s album GNX, including tracks “luther,” “peekaboo,” and “squabble up”

Italian Yacht Getaway

• Photographs from The Shade Room show the couple on a yacht, swimming, taking pictures, sharing affectionate moments, and enjoying relaxed conversation.

• Fans were quick to identify him as Scott Bridgeway.

Context Amid Custody Drama

Halle’s new romance comes during her ongoing custody battle with ex-boyfriend DDG over their son, Halo.

• In May, Halle received a restraining order accusing DDG of domestic violence during a custody exchange, alleging that she was left bruised and with a chipped tooth.

• She also claims he harassed her and unlawfully entered her home.

• A court granted her temporary sole custody, allowing her to travel for filming purposes.

• DDG has publicly commented, expressing a preference for future children via a fertility clinic to sidestep co-parenting challenges.

While the legal matter remains unresolved, Halle’s calm, tender moments with Bridgeway hint at a new personal chapter.