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.
- TVParis Jackson Jokes About Halsey, Race, & Blackness In Donald Glover's "Swarm"Michael Jackson's middle child stars in the new series and portrays a biracial stripper named Hailey who goes by the stage name "Halsey."ByErika Marie2.4K Views
- MusicT-Pain Ditches The Autotune For "On Top Of The Covers" AlbumThe singer is covering classics from Sam Cooke, Frank Sinatra, Journey, Black Sabbath, and more.ByErika Marie4.7K Views
- RelationshipsBen Affleck Reveals What Jennifer Lopez Said During Viral Grammys MomentHe also addressed allegations that he was bored, angry, or drunk. Affleck called it a "husband-and-wife thing."ByErika Marie2.5K Views
- Pop CultureBlueface's BM Jaidyn Tweets About Chrisean Rock, Wants Poly Relationship With RapperJaidyn was letting her Twitter fingers fly amid Blueface's insults toward Chrisean, and she's standing by he rman.ByErika Marie39.2K Views
- Pop CultureChris Brown Accused Of Abusing Ammika Harris, Woman Claims She Saw ItA woman took to IG with damaging claims that the singer beat the mother of his child.ByErika Marie21.7K Views
- Pop CultureNipsey Hussle's Kids Own Marathon Clothing Store, Says Blacc SamNip's brother sheds light on keeping the late rapper's dreams of generational wealth intact.ByErika Marie2.1K Views
- MusicDJ Drama Regrets Not Keeping Nicki Minaj On Gucci Mane's 2008 MixtapeDrama said Nicki's voice was the first thing you heard, and he didn't want that on a project with him and Gucci.ByErika Marie1.7K Views
- Pop CultureLaw Roach Defends Zendaya After Announcing Retirement: "Not Fake Industry Love"He's styled Megan Thee Stallion, Celine Dion, Ariana Grande, Bella Hadid...the list goes on. But people went after Zendaya & Law wasn't having it.ByErika Marie1153 Views
- Pop CultureMethod Man Has Advice For Yung Miami Amid "BMF" Criticism: "F*ck People"Yung Miami has been taking hard hits over her "BMF" debut and people haven't been kind.ByErika Marie984 Views
- TVEvelyn Lozada Engaged To "Queens Court" Finalist Lavon LewisThe couple met on the dating reality show that also stars Nivea and Tamar Braxton.ByErika Marie2.6K Views
- RelationshipsMatthew Lawrence "Didn't Mean To Put Pressure" On Chilli With Baby TalkFans went wild after Matthew said he and Chilli were thinking of having children, and now he's clarifying those statements.ByErika Marie583 Views
- Pop CultureRomeo Miller Welcomes Baby No. 2: "Fearless, Intuitive... Winter Snoh!"Romeo shared adorable photos of his daughter Winter Snoh—his second child in 13 months.ByErika Marie1497 Views
- Pop CultureMegan Thee Stallion Heats Up The 'Gram In Bikini Thirst TrapsWonder what Megan has been up to in the last few months? Check out the hitmaker's photo dump.ByErika Marie17.7K Views
- SportsJa Morant Speaks: "The Gun Wasn't Mine... I Don't Condone Violence"After being suspended for eight games, Morant sits down with Jalen Rose for an intimate discussion about his controversies.ByErika Marie1400 Views
- RelationshipsChrisean Rock Is "Drained" By Blueface Drama As Couple Talks Physical AbuseThe "Thotiana" hitmaker is going in on Chrisean, calling her out and insulting her online. She returned with an emotional video.ByErika Marie8.0K Views
- Pop CultureDiddy Explains Why BET Needs To Be Black-Owned As He Vies To Purchase NetworkReports claim Diddy, Tyler Perry, and Byron Allen are all interested in having majority stake in BET Media Group.ByErika Marie2.0K Views
- Pop CultureKanye West Won't Be Charged For Throwing Paparazzi's Phone: ReportYe confronted the paparazzi after they followed him to the facility where his daughter North West plays basketball.ByErika Marie797 Views
- Sports"RHOP" Star, Coach Juan Dixon, Exits Coppin State University Amid Sexual Assault ScandalDixon's former assistant coach is accused of catfishing one of their players, coercing him into making sexual videos, and blackmailing him.ByErika Marie1.5K Views
- Pop CultureKelis Reflects On Lifestyle Changes On Anniversary Of Husband's DeathLast year, Kelis's husband succumbed to stage 4 stomach cancer.ByErika Marie806 Views
- TVPete Davidson Casts GF Chase Sui Wonders In New Series "Bupkis"The Peacock series will premiere in just a few months, and Pete's girlfriend will star alongside him.ByErika Marie650 Views
- Pop Culture50 Cent Trolls Staffer Who Owes $6Mil In Embezzlement Scheme, Plans To Remodel His HomeWhen Fif comes to collect, he has people shaking in their boots. Mitchell Green owes 50 a pretty penny after losing a court case.ByErika Marie1383 Views
- Pop CultureTina Lawson Links With "Houston Homegirl" Megan Thee StallionIt was a Roc Nation family affair as the two ladies gave their best kissy faces for the camera at Vanity Fair's Oscars party.ByErika Marie801 Views
- MusicBobby Caldwell, "What You Won't Do For Love" Soul Singer, Passes Away At 71The Blue-Eyed Soul Singer's songs have been sampled by Aaliyah, Tupac, Biggie, Common, and many more. RIP to a legend.ByErika Marie646 Views
- Pop CultureZaya Wade Says She's A "Microphone" For Trans Youth"We are here, we are queer, we are here to stay, and we aren’t going anywhere," said the 15 year old.ByErika Marie815 Views