Erika Marie
Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades.
E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen.
Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
- MusicRapper Heavy Game Freestyles About Nerve Damage From French Montana Video ShootingHeavy Game was one of 10 victims injured during the shooting in Miami Gardens back in Jan. "Gunpower in the air like perfume," raps Heavy.ByErika Marie818 Views
- SportsToronto Raptors Apologize For Deleted Women's History Month VideoPlayers only spoke about women being able to give birth, and that sparked a backlash they didn't expect.ByErika Marie822 Views
- Pop CultureAngela Yee Says She Was Blamed For Things Charlamagne Tha God DidShe reflected on her time with 'The Breakfast Club' and believes that much of the criticism she received was because of her cohosts.ByErika Marie5.0K Views
- RelationshipsBrittany Renner Reflects On Deion Sanders Inviting Her To JSU: "Doesn't Feel Good"Sanders had Brittany come out "to educate [football players] on how the game is played between men & woman at their age & stage."ByErika Marie5.6K Views
- RelationshipsLatto Explains Why She Keeps Her Private Life SecretShe also gave advice to women looking to stake their claim in entertainment.ByErika Marie1460 Views
- RelationshipsMike Tyson Questions Blueface & Chrisean About Abusive RomanceTyson wanted to know if Blueface likes "when she beats on" him.ByErika Marie1403 Views
- RelationshipsLarsa Pippen Tried Hooking Up Marcus Jordan With Her FriendsMarcus accompanied Larsa to her interview with Angela Yee, and the former Mrs. Pippen explained why their romance works.ByErika Marie1.8K Views
- Pop CultureCardi B & Megan Thee Stallion Asked To Star In 'B.A.P.S." RemakeDirector Robert Townsend explains that several people have reached out to him to star in the remake.ByErika Marie778 Views
- LifeTravis Scott's Rep & Attorney Address Assault AllegationsTravis's team is pushing back against allegations that he was wildin' in NYC this week.ByErika Marie501 Views
- Pop CultureDamson Idris Failed When He Hit On RihannaHe recalled the awkward moment and trying to flirt with her with his best James Bond impression.ByErika Marie2.7K Views
- Music50 Cent Was "F*cked Up" Over Beef With The Game, Says Lil ScrappyScrappy thinks the tension is why he never got the opportunity to collab with 50 Cent.ByErika Marie4.8K Views
- LifeC Murder Reveals Hunger Strike, Asks Activists For Help With AppealCorey Miller has been incarcerated for 21 years and continues to fight for his freedom.ByErika Marie3.7K Views
- Pop CultureJadakiss Believes Labels Should Be Held Responsible For Violent LyricsRappers often face backlash for their lyrical content, but Jada says labels keep signing them and radio stations put the songs at the top of playlists.ByErika Marie1.8K Views
- TVJussie Smollett Docuseries Will Highlight Hoax Attack As He Appeals Conviction"Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax" will take a "deep dive into a scam."ByErika Marie805 Views
- MusicMelle Mel Thinks Eminem Is Considered Top 5 Because He's WhiteHe says Royce Da 5'9" is just as good as Em but doesn't have the same recognition because he's Black.ByErika Marie3.7K Views
- Pop CultureNoreaga Explains Why 'Drink Champs' Won't Do Interview With Keith MurrayThere are concerns about Murray's mental health following his last explosive interview.ByErika Marie12.3K Views
- Pop CultureWill Smith Jokes About White Actor Spitting On Him In "Emancipation" Ad-Lib"If I had pearls on, I definitely would’ve clutched them," he joked while at the African American Film Critics Association Awards.ByErika Marie643 Views
- Pop CultureCardi B & Offset's McDonald's Deal Slammed By FranchiseesSome restaurant owners don't think the couple reflects the company's family-friendly values, so they aren't promoting the limited-time meal.ByErika Marie21.4K Views
- MusicChaka Khan Disses Mariah Carey, Adele, Mary J. BligeShe isn't a fan of Mary J.'s cover of "Sweetest Thing." Chaka said, "If you’d been up all night, smoking crack or something, I don’t know."ByErika Marie3.3K Views
- LifeCharlamagne Tha God Jokes He Will Perform Fellatio If Kanye & Adidas ReuniteCharlamagne Tha God doesn't believe that Adidas & Ye will work together again, and he's betting on it in the biggest way.ByErika Marie1069 Views
- Pop CultureChris Brown Throws Fan's Phone After She Ignores Private DanceIt all went down at one of his concerts and Breezy returned with an update.ByErika Marie2.9K Views
- Pop CultureSafaree Samuels Almost Shot By Stray BulletHe says this is why he doesn't have sympathy for criminals.ByErika Marie1.7K Views
- Pop CultureChris Brown Was Ready To Tussle In The Club: "Weird Ass N*gga"In a video, someone rubbed Breezy the wrong way and the singer claims he was ready to move the verbal argument outside.ByErika Marie6.1K Views
- TVTammy Rivera Says RHOA's Peter Thomas Choked Her NieceHe was found not guilty of second-degree assault, but Tammy claims the day after the incident, Peter called around trying to apologize.ByErika Marie1.8K Views