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.
- Pop CultureWack 100 Calls Akademiks Thirsty Over Fake News About J. Prince Being Arrested Because Of OffsetAkademiks fueled fake news after sharing J. Prince was arrested by the Feds. Prince, Offset, and Wack all reacted to the gossip.ByErika Marie3.9K Views
- MusicDJ Quik Says Death Row Artists Had To Be Hood: "It Became The Streets"Quik reflected on his days with the infamous label, adding it was difficult to write songs when gang-bangers were in the studio threatening you.ByErika Marie3.1K Views
- Pop CultureAnitta Would "Auction Off My Organs" To Get Out Of Warner Music DealThe singer is clearly unhappy with her contract and wants out.ByErika Marie703 Views
- Pop CultureWill Smith Raps "Just The Two Of Us" Hit Over Young TikToker's Bassline CoverWill is back in his rapper bag as he shines a light on 10-year-old bass player Ellen Alaverdyan.ByErika Marie564 Views
- MusicSZA Has Enough Rap Records For An EP, Says TDE's PunchDo you want to hear what SZA sounds like spitting bars on a Rap project?ByErika Marie557 Views
- Pop CultureLady Gaga Won't Perform "Hold My Hand" At Oscars With Other "Best Song" NomineesHer "Top Gun" track is nominated & it's tradition for Best Song artists to perform, but she's busy with an important project.ByErika Marie419 Views
- Pop CultureLogic Seemingly Reacts To Backlash Over Ice Cube CoverAfter Budden went in on him and social media was flooded with reactions, Logic seems to acknowledge the pushback.ByErika Marie3.0K Views
- SongsMusiq Soulchild & Hit-Boy Bring Neo-Soul Goodness On 'Victims & Villains'The two hitmakers collide on a joint project that finds generations of talent making magic.ByErika Marie3.3K Views
- Relationships50 Cent Details Being In Love With Girlfriend Jamira HainesJamira has captured the heart beneath Fif's rough and tough exterior.ByErika Marie13.6K Views
- Pop CultureColin Kaepernick On White Adoptive Parents' "Problematic" Responses To Him Embracing BlacknessHe says he knows his paretns love them, but they pushed back against him embracing his Blackness.ByErika Marie2.7K Views
- RelationshipsBlac Chyna Talks Tyga Leaving Her For Teenage Kylie JennerChyna claims the father of her child kicked her out of the house when he set his sights on Kylie.ByErika Marie3.8K Views
- Pop CultureCardi B Refutes Robert Townsend's Claim She Asked To Be In 'B.A.P.S.' RemakeCardi claims she doesn't know anything about a sequel to the cult classic.ByErika Marie1131 Views
- RelationshipsAE Edwards Dodges Questions About Cher, Their Engagement, & Why He Loves HerThe paparazzi had questions for Edwards, but he didn't have much to reveal as he laughed through questions about their wedding.ByErika Marie921 Views
- Pop CultureGloRilla & Finesse2Tymes Concert Sees Third Stampede Death: ReportAisha Stephens, 35, is said to be the latest fatality.ByErika Marie910 Views
- Pop CultureMo'Nique Still Demands Apology From Tyler Perry & OprahLee Daniels and Mo
Nique detailed how they reunited after over a decade of bad blood.ByErika Marie773 Views - Pop CultureDJ Quik Recalls Studio Session With Jay-Z & Beyoncé: "An Out-Of-Body Experience"Quik recalls Bey "offering you motherf*cking water, fruit, and sh*t."ByErika Marie2.5K Views
- SportsFat Joe Says Ja Morant's Father Tee Needs To Step Up Instead Of Getting Drunk At GamesJa's career hangs in the balance as his controversies unravel, and Fat Joe advices Tee "school his son."ByErika Marie1473 Views
- LifeJulia Fox's Dad, Brother Arrested In NYPD Ghost Guns Raid, Narcotics Seized: ReportIn the raid, police found pills, a pill making machine, fentanyl, heroin, material used to make explosives, ghost guns, and more.ByErika Marie1056 Views
- Pop CultureAugust Alsina Denies Laughing At Chris Rock's 'Selective Outrage'The singer's rep laid the rumors to rest and denies an early report.ByErika Marie542 Views
- LifeXXXTentacion Trial: Jury Is Out For DeliberationThis trial has been a wild ride that even included the defense trying to get Drake to testify.ByErika Marie759 Views
- Pop CultureLatto Admits She's "Still Finding My Sound"The "Lottery" hitmaker served looks for Wonderland magazine's Spring issue.ByErika Marie923 Views
- Pop CultureCara Delevingne Gets Real About Addiction: "There's An Element Of Feeling Invisible"After speculation regarding her sobriety ran rampant, Cara Delevingne gets honest about addiction and recovery.ByErika Marie1.8K Views
- Pop CultureKeke Palmer Drops Trailer For Musical Documentary, "Big Boss"She calls it a "musical narrative that chronicles my experience in the music industry."ByErika Marie420 Views
- LifeYouTuber 'Omi In A Hellcat' Gets 5 Years & Forfeits $30Mil In Cable TV ScamHe apologized during his recent hearing and said the sentence saved his life.ByErika Marie1.7K Views