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.
- SongsLogic's Cover Of Ice Cube's "It Was A Good Day" Get's O'Shea Jackson Jr.'s AttentionCube's famous doppelgänger son joked about Logic singing the bar about his mother, Kim. ByErika Marie8.7K Views
- LifeRob49 Clarifies Shooting At French Montana Event In JanuaryTen people were injured during the shooting, including Rob49, who is now speaking about the ordeal.ByErika Marie952 Views
- LifeBam Margera Arrested For Domestic Assault Amid Addiction Issues: ReportHis wife filed for divorce last month after Bam was allegedly intoxicated while with their son.ByErika Marie873 Views
- Relationships50 Cent Reacts To BET's Debra Lee Admitting To Affair Network's Founder: "Must Got That WAP"Lee says when she tried to break things off, Johnson threatened to fire her.ByErika Marie7.5K Views
- Pop CultureNoreaga Clarifies 'Drink Champs' Didn't Call Will Smith A 'B*tch'Nore thought it was funny when Chris Rock joked 'Drink Champs' called Will a 'b*tch,' but he says it isn't true.ByErika Marie724 Views
- RelationshipsYung Miami Declares She's "S-I-N-G-L-E," Amid Diddy RomanceWhat's really going on between Diddy and Shawty Wop?ByErika Marie2.4K Views
- Pop CultureTessa Thompson Refused To Say "Jawn" In "Creed III"Tessa also speaks about helping Michael B. Jordan take a breather on set when he was stressed about directing and starring in the film.ByErika Marie5.7K Views
- Life'Subway Guy' Jared Fogle Bragged About Sexually Abusing Kids In New Audio"It's just easy over there. Different ages. You just choose what you want, there's a price for it, and off you go," Fogle said about visiting Thailand to abuse children.ByErika Marie4.0K Views
- Pop CultureMichael B. Jordan Explains Why Drake Is His Goat Over Jay-Z & TupacHis "Creed III" costar Jonathan Majors asked who was better, Jay or Pac. Jordan answered, "Drake. Fight me."ByErika Marie6.4K Views
- SportsJoe Mixon Investigated After Child Was Shot Near His Home: ReportPolice have yet to name a suspect, but a neighbor gave insight into what occurred.ByErika Marie1279 Views
- Pop CultureMelle Mel: "Blasphemy" Nicki Minaj Is Higher Than Rakim On Top Rappers ListRakim came in at 14 and Nicki took No. 10. Mel says he likes Nicki as an artist, ByErika Marie2.9K Views
- Pop CultureSuge Knight Jr. Says Dad Would Think Chris Rock's "Suge Smith" Was FunnyHowever, Jr. also says he was "bored" with Rock's "Selective Outrage" special until the comedian mentioned Suge.ByErika Marie747 Views
- Pop CultureBrittany Renner Caught PJ Washington Watching Her Friend's Porn VideoShe also says he lied about subscribing to OnlyFans but she found the charges in bank documents stored in their safe.ByErika Marie14.0K Views
- TVChris Rock's "Selective Outrage" Defended By Leslie Jones, D.L. Hughley, Jimmy KimmelAs far as they're concerned, Rock has the right to talk about anything that happened to him, whether Will Smith's fans like it or not.ByErika Marie2.0K Views
- BeefMath Hoffa Slams Charleston White For Threatening His Daughters, Calls Out AkademiksThe "My Expert Opinion" host was justifiably angry after White threatened to sexually assault his young daughters.ByErika Marie2.9K Views
- Pop CultureChlöe Teases First Look At Comedy Film "Praise This" Starring Quavo, Druski, Mack WildsOh, this is going to be funny. Watch the trailer here.ByErika Marie1.6K Views
- Pop CultureSwizz Beatz Explains Why Lil Durk Is In His Top 10, Compares Him To DMX, Tupac & Biggie"When you hear him rap, you know that he’s actually been through what he’s talking about," said Swizz. Durk is also the youngest rapper on his list.ByErika Marie4.5K Views
- Pop CultureMichael B. Jordan & Tessa Thompson Went To Couple's Therapy While Filming "Creed III"Tessa says they stayed in character as Adonis and Bianca, but the sessions helped them work out real life issues with relationships.ByErika Marie4.2K Views
- Pop CultureBlac Chyna Explains Why She Deleted Her OnlyFansShe listed several reasons, including her kids getting older.ByErika Marie3.0K Views
- Pop CultureWill Smith "Unsuccessfully" Tried To Make Amends With Chris Rock: ReportThe former friends are on the outs after Will slapped Chris at the Oscars, and it's reported the Fresh Prince is remorseful about the who debacle.ByErika Marie9.5K Views
- SportsStephen Jackson Gives Advice To Ja Morant: "You Made A Mistake!"Jackson told Morant to be careful of his circle, and to watch out for people who only care about his future because of what he can do for them.ByErika Marie2.6K Views
- Pop CultureChaka Khan Apologizes For Shading Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Adele & MoreBlige covered "Sweetest Thing" years ago, & Chaka said her vocals were flat. “If you’d been up all night, smoking crack or something, I don’t know."ByErika Marie623 Views
- TVDJ Self Answers If He Thinks He Discovered Cardi B, Says She Never Thanked HimHe did specify that Cardi may no have thanked him because he didn't contribute to her music career.ByErika Marie7.3K Views
- Pop CultureJoe Budden Accuses J. Cole Of "Pandering," Claims He Lied About YouTube ReleaseBudden also joked that his cohosts were "co*ns" for seemingly praising Cole's collaboration with BTS's J-Hope.ByErika Marie10.7K Views