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 CultureAries Spears Echoes Tiffany Haddish, Calls Lawsuit An Extortion AttemptSpears issued a brief statement about the suit that alleges that he and Haddish groomed and molested two children while filming comedy skits.ByErika Marie3.0K Views
- GramQuando Rondo Wants To "Lay My Flag Down," But Foolio Says "It's Too Late" For ThatFollowing the tragic death of his friend Lul Pab, Rondo wants to sever ties, but he's been receiving pushback.ByErika Marie37.7K Views
- GramYung Miami Grills Saweetie On Rumors About Quavo, Lil Baby & MoreA new episode of "Caresha Please" is on the horizon and the Bay Area rapper is in the hot seat.ByErika Marie27.9K Views
- Gram600 Breezy Called Out By Late GF's Cousin: "They Weren't Even Together!"She claims that the family has asked him to take down his posts, but he refused. She also called the rapper's final text from Raven "bullsh*t."ByErika Marie25.1K Views
- GramTurk Clarifies Comments About Having Sex In Prison & People Are Debating His Exact WordsNoreaga asked him about his previous statement and people are arguing over Turk's answer as it seems some heard the sentence differently.ByErika Marie16.5K Views
- MusicLloyd Banks Reveals "Lazy Lloyd" Nickname Was Inspired By Layzie BoneThe New York emcee was a huge fan like the rest of us and says he's never told anyone where his nickname came from.ByErika Marie2.2K Views
- GramNicki Minaj Gives TikToker "C*ck Sucker Of The Day Award"Famous Black TikToker "Aunt Karen" went viral for complaining about a white man who apparently only dated white women.ByErika Marie7.8K Views
- MusicTevin Campbell Believes R. Kelly Would Be Suitable "Verzuz" Match For UsherUsher recently suggested that he stands alone in "Verzuz," but Cambell couldn't take away from Kelly's successes.ByErika Marie3.1K Views
- MusicDJ Akademiks Wanted To Sign Fivio Foreign But Mase Wouldn't Take Anything Under $1 MillionHe claims that he was cool with $500K, but a million was a bit too rich for his blood.ByErika Marie9.2K Views
- Pop CultureAries Spears Unleashes On Mike Epps Again Over Lizzo Joke Gone WrongSpears received global pushback after making a "joke" about Lizzo's weight, causing Epps to defend the singer with a few jokes of his own.ByErika Marie19.1K Views
- GramFabolous Confirms Story About "Confronting" Suge Knight Over A Radio DissWell, Fab says that no one really "confronted" Suge during that era, but he did approach the Death Row exec in a "man to man" conversation.ByErika Marie15.4K Views
- Music1501 Certified Entertainment Responds To Megan Thee Stallion's Lawsuit: "Baseless"The rapper has sued her label for $1 million in damages, and 1501 has responded with a court filing of their own, saying she owes them "many millions."ByErika Marie6.3K Views
- GramIrv Gotti Catches Heat For Reaching Out To Bow Wow's Daughter Shai, Addresses CriticsAfter Irv commented On the 11-year-old's IG about a movie role, people were upset. The Murder Inc icon returned to put naysayers in their place.ByErika Marie32.7K Views
- MusicThe Weeknd Resumes Tour With Doc's Approval, Prepares For Toronto ShowThe singer offered an positive update after dipping out of his L.A. tour stop when he lost his voice.ByErika Marie1.8K Views
- GossipTiffany Haddish "Relieved" Pedo Skit Surfaced: "I Was Tired Of Being Extorted"Meanwhile, a new report states that the accusers who claim Haddish and Aries Spears molested them want the comedians arrested immediately.ByErika Marie24.9K Views
- GramQuando Rondo Calls Out Disloyal Members Of His Crew: "I Layed My Flag Down"As the rapper continues to grieve the loss of his friend Lul Pab, Rondo is making some changes in his circle.ByErika Marie33.8K Views
- Pop CultureKim Kardashian Credits Kanye West For Introducing Her To High Society PeopleWhen asked when she felt like she reached high society, Kim gave a nod to her ex-husband.ByErika Marie7.0K Views
- GramDiddy Vows To "Never Wear Adidas Again" In Support Of Kanye WestThe Bad Boy icon says that if Adidas doesn't "make [Ye] right" he's going to call for a boycott.ByErika Marie33.7K Views
- Gram600 Breezy Mourns The Death Of His GF, NBA YoungBoy Fans Troll Her IGThe broken-hearted rapper has been receiving kind words from his peers, but YoungBoy fans have been particularly cruel.ByErika Marie99.3K Views
- GramRihanna Cosigns Plies' Rant To Club Promoters About "Graduating" From New Money BehaviorDon't even think of sending Plies bottles of liquor with bright signs and sparklers.ByErika Marie6.4K Views
- MusicJustin Bieber Cancels World Tour: "I Need To Make My Health The Priority"The singer previously revealed that he was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, a condition that caused partial facial paralysis.ByErika Marie1.8K Views
- MusicTank Thinks "People Would Rather Hear Rappers Singing Bad Than Singers Singing Good"The "R&B Money" star breaks down why R&B hasn't been dominating the charts like it once did.ByErika Marie1.8K Views
- MusicCharlamagne Tha God Questions Why People Are Ranking Jay-Z's Best VersesThe radio host believes there are far too many stellar Hov bars in Jay-Z's catalog.ByErika Marie5.7K Views
- MusicOmarion Seemingly Reacts To Former B2K Groupmates' "Drink Champs" AppearanceFizz, J-Boog, and Raz-B appeared on the platform and dished all the information about Omarion and B2K's breakup.ByErika Marie8.6K Views