DDG Drops "If I Want You" Visual Starring Girlfriend Halle Bailey

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The rapper is rolling out the arrival of his next album, "It's Not Me, It's You."

On the heels of Halle Bailey admitting that she's in love, the singer appears in her boyfriend's music video. For months, fans of both Halle and DDG have been soaking up all of their romantic social media moments. The couple quietly revealed their romance to the public after much speculation and they both have gushed over how smitten they are with the other.

On Friday (August 26), DDG returned with a new single, "If I Want You," along with the track's visual that stars Halle as, quite literally, his leading lady. Aside from the loved-up moments, a press release confirms that DDG has been hard at work on his forthcoming album, and it looks as if we'll be receiving a new project sometime this year. 

It's stated that the album's title is It's Not Me, It's You and will be arriving "soon." Stream DDG's "If I Want You" and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

You hate me how I am, you miss the old me
Been in and out the city, makin' plays
So busy, losin' track of time, and mixin' up my days
I call you when I'm lonely, I come over, never stay
You sellin' me intention, but I'm cheap, I never pay


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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