Halle Bailey Unveils Debut Solo Album "Love? Or Something Like It" Amid Personal Turmoil

Halle Bailey dropped a major announcement Wednesday (October 8), revealing her debut solo album Love? Or Something Like It will arrive later this month.

The project, a deeply personal project that comes at a pivotal moment in both her career and private life, is set to arrive October 24.




The 25-year-old singer and actress shared the news through a stylized Instagram teaser, dressed in a flowing red gown and framed by dramatic orchestral music.




In the video, she narrated a poetic introduction to the album's theme.




"Once upon a time, there was a young girl that believed in love," Bailey said. "She believed everyone belonged to someone, soul for soul. All she ever wanted in life was to find the truest form of love. Was it ever possible? And here's what happened."




In the caption, she called the album "a story of first love, heartbreak, and everything that comes after," adding, "This one means everything to me."

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The announcement marks a significant solo milestone for Bailey, who first rose to prominence as half of the Grammy-nominated duo Chloe x Halle alongside her sister Chloe.




While the pair earned praise for their harmonies and genre-blending sound, Bailey has been carving out her own lane in recent years.




She released her debut solo single "Angel" in 2023, which earned a Grammy nomination. She followed up with two more singles in 2024: "Back and Forth" and "Braveface."

Halle Bailey - Braveface

It's still unclear whether any of those tracks will appear on the upcoming album.




The timing of the album also aligns with a turbulent chapter in Bailey's personal life.




She and DDG ended their relationship in early October 2025 after more than two years together. The split has since evolved into a legal dispute over custody of their infant son, Halo.




A court hearing scheduled for mid-October will determine the next steps regarding custody and social media restrictions.




Despite the ongoing legal battle, Bailey appears focused on her music. The October 24 release date gives listeners less than three weeks to prepare for what could be her most revealing work yet. Pre-save links are already live on her social media platforms.







































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