Graceland has become a scene of controversy once again, but this time the scandal isn’t about Elvis’ legacy—it’s about how it’s being handled. According to insiders who spoke exclusively to The National Enquirer, Elvis Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough has turned the King’s sacred estate into a party hotspot, sparking outrage within the Presley family and reigniting tensions with her grandmother, Priscilla Presley.
Since gaining sole control of Graceland in 2023 after a bitter court battle with Priscilla, Keough has hosted raucous private parties at the Memphis estate once tours end for the day. But according to sources, what happens during these after-hours gatherings has left many disturbed.
Guests wander through Elvis’ grave during rowdy gatherings
One insider revealed that guests have been seen freely roaming the 13.8-acre property—including the private family cemetery where Elvis, his daughter Lisa Marie Presley, her son Benjamin Keough, and other Presley relatives are buried. The grave site sits next to the pool, where much of the partying allegedly takes place.
The source called the behavior unseemly and said it disrespects the memory of Elvis and his family. They also emphasized that Graceland is not just a tourist attraction but a cultural monument that deserves reverence, not beer-fueled antics.
Although the public only sees the mansion as a shrine to Elvis, behind closed doors it has become what the source described as a virtual Animal House. The parties reportedly involve music, alcohol, and behavior that many in the family view as wildly inappropriate.
Priscilla Presley says Riley has forgotten what Graceland represents
Tensions between Riley, 36, and her grandmother Priscilla, 80, are reportedly at a breaking point once again. Sources said Priscilla believes Riley’s actions are reopening old wounds and show a lack of respect for the estate’s legacy.
An insider close to the Presley matriarch told The National Enquirer that Priscilla thinks hosting parties at Graceland is obnoxious, especially after the controversial way Riley secured control of the property.
In 2023, Priscilla legally challenged a 2016 amendment to Lisa Marie’s will that removed her from the Graceland trust. The case settled out of court, and Riley was named sole trustee. Although Riley was hailed as a hero for later stopping a fraudulent auction attempt against Graceland, insiders say that doesn’t excuse the current disrespect.
Priscilla reportedly feels Riley’s decision to allow guests to wander through the cemetery during parties crosses a line. The estate, she believes, should serve as a sacred space for fans to honor Elvis—not a backdrop for poolside festivities.
A Presley family insider summed it up bluntly: Graceland is a gift to Elvis’ fans, not a playground for Hollywood influencers.
And the drama only appears to be getting worse.
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