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.
- NewsPNB Rock's GF Defended By J. Prince, Lil Duval, & More In Wake Of Rapper's MurderStephanie Sibounheuang has been targeted as people blamed her for posting their location, including Wack 100 who called her a "clown."ByErika Marie11.3K Views
- MusicNav & DJ Akademiks Tease "Off The Record Podcast" Interview After BeefingThey once stole social media attention while trading insults, but these days, Nav and Akademiks are in a better place.ByErika Marie1.7K Views
- GramCeaser Emanuel & Masika Kalysha Go To War After He Calls Her OutThe "Black Ink" mogul didn't appreciate Masika's commentary about his animal abuse controversy, and now, the two are going at it.ByErika Marie13.4K Views
- MusicDesiigner Details Recent Incident With LAPD, Suggests Officers Were HostileOver the summer, the "Panda" hitmaker was recorded facing off with officers after being pulled over.ByErika Marie1139 Views
- NewsJT Claps Back At Critics Complaining About Her Taking Phone Away From FanThe person was said to have been secretly recording JT so the rapper made sure it was deleted.ByErika Marie3.0K Views
- GramRay J Accuses Kris Jenner Of Ignoring His Complaints: "I'm Not Lettin Up!"He was unimpressed with Jenner's dancing video and continues to put pressure on the famous family about that infamous sex tape with Kim Kardashian.ByErika Marie2.0K Views
- GossipFamous Dex Enters Rehab After Release From Jail: ReportThe rapper was reportedly released last week and headed straight to a treatment facility.ByErika Marie2.7K Views
- GramWack 100 Corrects 6ix9ine Over PNB Rock Trolling: "Let This Be A Example"6ix9ine caught backlash after sharing an insensitive post about PNB Rock's death.ByErika Marie46.9K Views
- Crime"The Chi" Actor Barton Fitzpatrick Robbed In Chicago: ReportThe suspect reportedly threatened the actor with a gun in an attempted carjacking.ByErika Marie4.4K Views
- GramAlexis Skyy Calls Out BD, Addresses Previously Naming Fetty Wap As Daughter's FatherShe claims Brandon Medford hasn't seen his daughter in 5 months, hasn't returned calls, and went out knowing little Alaiya was in the hospital.ByErika Marie15.7K Views
- CrimePNB Rock Allegedly Shot In Los Angeles: ReportThe rapper was reportedly assaulted during an attempted robbery.ByErika Marie14.4K Views
- GossipDrakeo The Ruler's Estate Sued For $104K By Landlord: ReportThe late rapper reportedly rented the Hollywood Hills property in June 2021, but following his murder, the landlord has a few complaints.ByErika Marie3.0K Views
- GramIce Spice Calls "Cap" On Promoter Who Says She Canceled Over Increased Booking FeeHe claimed she bailed on an appearance because her team feels "that she's a much bigger artist than she was" when she booked the show.ByErika Marie13.6K Views
- NewsPolice Confirm Shots Were Fired During Rolling Loud TorontoIt all reportedly happened around the "main stage VIP area."ByErika Marie1.6K Views
- MusicHitmaka Talks "Privileged" Upbringing & Not Wanting To Be A Rapper AgainHe also joked about his Verzuz moment that was encouraged by Ray J and a little bit of Casamigos.ByErika Marie12.3K Views
- GramLil Durk Lookalike Perkio Tells Clout Chasers To Back Off, Says Rapper Gives Him AdvicePerkio has a message for people hating on him while calling himself "the champion."ByErika Marie7.5K Views
- MusicBritney Spears Suggests She'll Never Perform Again: "I'm Pretty Traumatized"Fans believed she would hit the road now that her conservatorship is over, but that may not be the case after all.ByErika Marie1229 Views
- GramTokyo Vanity & Bridget Kelly Exchange Heated Words Over Viral QuestionTokyo questioned if she was wrong for telling her brother a woman he was talking to was born male, and Bridget's podcast answered yes.ByErika Marie4.1K Views
- SportsNick Young Gets Meme Treatment Following Boxing Match With Malcolm MinikonViewers had a lot to say after Swaggy P went flying through the ropes.ByErika Marie20.1K Views
- MusicRapsody Wants Unity In Female Rap: "Kim AND Foxy...Nicki AND Cardi AND Megan"As conversations continue about femcees, Rapsody made it clear that there "ain't no this or that."ByErika Marie2.7K Views
- GramLil Kim's Ex Mr. Papers Has Messages For Her & 50 CentAfter Fif mentioned his daughter and Kim allegedly dropped bars about him on the "Plan B" remix, Mr. Papers has a few words.ByErika Marie36.7K Views
- MusicWarren G Rejected Tupac Collab After Chain-Snatching Incident With Suge KnightAfter having a confrontation with Suge and his goons where Warren's chain was taken, the California rapper told Tupac he wasn't returning to that studio.ByErika Marie24.6K Views
- NewsTiaCorine Returns With "I Can't Wait" Album Ft. Kenny Beats, UnoTheActivist, Tony Shhnow"I put a lot of time into making sure the music was undeniable," TiaCorine told us.ByErika Marie2.5K Views
- NewsJohn Legend Shares "LEGEND" Ft. Rick Ross, J.I.D, Jhené Aiko, Ty Dolla $ign, Rapsody, Saweetie & MoreThe music icon returns with his double disc album.ByErika Marie7.7K Views