Erika Marie 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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ByErika Marie July 29, 2024 18.0K Views TV We're back with Part II of our series, listing pop culture moments in recent years that we would love to see on "The Boondocks," should it ever return. ByErika Marie July 22, 2024 1.6K Views TV "The Boondocks" is known for its amusing, animated commentary on all things controversial. Here's why the culture needs its return immediately. ByErika Marie July 19, 2024 3.9K Views Pop Culture She is now backing Donald Trump's reelection, but her previous stances on policies and talking points strikingly differ from the former President's views on the same issues. ByErika Marie July 17, 2024 1199 Views Politics Learn all about "loner" Thomas Matthew Crooks, the Pennsylvania man who fired shots at a Trump rally, injuring 3—including the former President—and killing one. ByErika Marie July 16, 2024 10.3K Views Sports Sha'Carri Richardson graces the cover of "Vogue," chatting about her journey, the strength of her Big Momma who raised her, & aspirations for the Paris Olympics 2024. ByErika Marie July 09, 2024 1138 Views Music The two hitmakers have collided their talents & detail how it inspired some of the best songwriting of their careers. ByErika Marie June 25, 2024 704 Views Songs "Pretty Girls Walk" hitmaker Big Boss Vette is back and letting it be known what she wants from a man on "Ice Me." ByErika Marie June 16, 2024 879 Views Songs Hip Hop legends collide on "Lost Angel," as Blu gets candid about rebuilding his life over an undeniable Evidence production. ByErika Marie June 16, 2024 1407 Views Songs Back with another banger, Deante' Hitchcock gets introspective in his latest single, "On The Edge." 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