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After a slew of singles, promotional material, and by no means missing out on news headlines, DDG’s new album is here. Moreover, Maybe It’s Me is a trap-centric collection of 12 tracks, a concise body of work that sees the Michigan artist tap into a few different moods, flows, and sonic pallets. Furthermore, features on the project are relatively scant but nonetheless notable, and include NLE Choppa, BIA, and Luh Tyler. Whether it’s hard-hitting cuts like “Rambo” or more introspective cuts like “Hard On Myself,” the rapper comes through with a lot of energy and distinct vocal deliveries. Given his rising career trajectory and increased visibility, this reflection on fame and status is a fitting step in his journey.
Of course, plenty of influences run through this album, and while some are more obvious, they still feel unique to DDG. For example, the opening track “Famous” pulls from more electronic influences with a jungle-style drum pattern and atmospheric synths. Also, it’s hard to talk about Maybe It’s Me without mentioning “I’m Geekin,” one of his big hits that appears a whopping three times on the album with different (or omitted) guest verses. It’s popular for a reason, as the 25-year-old MC tackles a slow and woozy beat comparable to some of Choppa’s material. Regardless, no matter what type of trap he tackles, he still sets himself apart as a skilled lyricist, melody writer, and charismatic track presence.
However, a lot of people aren’t too keen on one of his bars on the album, seemingly about his partner Halle Bailey on “Famous.” “Filmin’ a movie now you kissing dudes / You know I love you a lot,” he raps on the cut. “I don’t give a f**k if that s**t for promo / I don’t wanna see this s**t no more.” Whether it’s a genuine surprise or a ruse for streams, don’t let it distract you from the worthwhile artistry that this album holds. If you haven’t heard Maybe It’s Me… yet, you can find it on your preferred streaming service and peep the tracklist below. Also, for more news and the latest updates on DDG, log back into HNHH.
Tracklist
1. Famous
2. Love For Sale
3. Trynna Link
4. Rambo
5. Hands On Me
6. Rizz
7. Pioneer
8. Hard On Myself
9. I’m Geekin (feat. NLE Choppa & BIA) – Remix
10. I’m Geekin (feat. Luh Tyler)
11. I’m Geekin
12. This Summer
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Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion, a popular tourist attraction and the singer's final resting place, is at the center of a court fight as it appears to be headed for a foreclosure auction later this week. But Elvis' granddaughter, actor Riley Keough, is fighting back with a lawsuit that alleges fraud.
According to an apparent foreclosure notice, the estate — which was built in 1939 — is set to be auctioned off at the Shelby County courthouse in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday.
The foreclosure is allegedly occurring because Elvis' daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, used Graceland as collateral to secure a $3.8 million loan from a company called Naussany Investments and Private Lending in 2018, but she failed to pay it off before she died last year.
Keough, who starred in last year's hit show "Daisy Jones and the Six," is the heir to the estate.
In a lawsuit, Keough claims Naussany Investments "appears to be a false entity created for the purpose" of defrauding her family. The lawsuit also says Keough's mother "never borrowed money" from the company, or gave them a deed of trust to Graceland, and further alleges that documents claiming otherwise "are forgeries."
The lawsuit includes a sworn affidavit from the notary public whose name appears on the deed of trust, saying in part, "I did not notarize this document."
A judge will consider those allegations in a hearing Wednesday, after an attorney for Keough says a temporary restraining order was granted Monday, according to CBS affiliate in Memphis WREG.
"You want to keep the status quo and make sure nothing changes — make sure nobody is harmed," said Jessica Levinson, a CBS News legal contributor. "And the biggest harm would come from an illegitimate sale of Graceland."
CBS News reached out to two people who appeared to be affiliated with the investment and lending company, and they said they would send our questions to their attorneys.
Elvis Presley Enterprises manages Graceland and said in a statement that the foreclosure claims are "fraudulent." In a social media post, Presley's ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, uploaded a photo of Graceland that was captioned, "It's a scam!"
In 1957, at the age of 22, Elvis bought Graceland for $102,500. At the time he purchased it, the mansion was 10,266 square feet, and Elvis bought 13.8 acres of the farm around the house. Today, the Graceland mansion is 17,552 square feet.
Graceland, where Elvis died in 1977, was named to the American National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Over 600,000 people visit Graceland — named after Grace, an aunt of one of the original owners — each year.
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