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.
- GossipDiddy Sued By Woman Who Claims To Be Kim Porter's Niece: ReportThe woman claims in the suit that she was wrongfully terminated, but all may not be as it seems.ByErika Marie2.9K Views
- Pop CultureAkbar V's Twitter Account Suspended After Cardi B FalloutThings got pretty heated during the verbal internet brawl.ByErika Marie12.3K Views
- MusicJadakiss Names His "Top 5 Voices In Hip Hop"Can you guess which commanding voices sonically standout to the Rap icon?ByErika Marie10.8K Views
- MusicChris Brown Is In Awe Of Fan With Massive Portrait TattooA man inked Breezy's face on his head—right next to a tattoo of Michael Jackson.ByErika Marie4.3K Views
- MusicTory Lanez Calls "Sorry 4 What" Project "A Real Body Of Work"The 18-track effort arrives this week.ByErika Marie3.1K Views
- Pop CultureAkademiks Allegedly Caught Rory Farrell Leaving Note In His MailboxAfter throwing out a few insults as "jokes," Rory apparently pulled up & was caught on Akademiks's security camera.ByErika Marie4.4K Views
- MusicTDE's Punch Believes Talent, Good Music Outweighs Marketing & PromotionHe wasn't saying that marketing isn't important, but he is giving an opinion based on his successful experiences.ByErika Marie1052 Views
- Gram50 Cent's BM Daphne Joy Wasn't Happy About His Jabs Over Diddy RumorsDaphne says she just wants is "to be happy and be left alone," but Fif couldn't help himself.ByErika Marie6.2K Views
- Pop CultureDJ Akademiks Is Willing To Sit Down With LL Cool J, T.I.His recent antics have put him in the hot seat, including calling our Hip Hop pioneers "dusty."ByErika Marie1.9K Views
- BeefOffset Slams Akbar V After She Brings Him Into War With Cardi BShe claims he called her so she fired off insults about 4PF allegedly jumping him back in the day.ByErika Marie27.1K Views
- RelationshipsYung Miami Talks Diddy Romance & Says They're Both SingleThe City Girls hitmaker says they're dating, but they're also seeing other people.ByErika Marie2.0K Views
- Pop CultureCharlamagne Tha God Reacts To Rumors About Remy Ma Joining "The Breakfast Club"With Angela Yee making her departure, people want to know who will take her place.ByErika Marie5.8K Views
- Pop CultureDJ Akademiks Apologizes For Remark About Reginae CarterAfter receiving pushback over his hot take about Reginae's romances, Akademiks is admitting to his wrongs.ByErika Marie8.2K Views
- MusicNicki Minaj Blasts YouTube After Video Receives "Age-Restricted Content" NoticeHer "Likkle Miss Remix" with Skeng now has an age-restriction and Nicki is not happy.ByErika Marie1.9K Views
- MixtapesLakeyah Delivers "No Pressure Part 2" EP Ft. Latto, Flo Milli, Lucky Daye & MoreThis one arrives just months after the first installment.ByErika Marie7.4K Views
- GramMoneybagg Yo Congratulates Ari Fletcher For Her "Forbes" Top Influencer FeatureThe rapper says that as a rich man, he needs a rich woman by his side.ByErika Marie23.6K Views
- GramYung Miami Sips Champagne In New Car Reportedly From "Papi" DiddyThings are only heating up between these two as the Bad Boy mogul spoils the City Girls star.ByErika Marie25.1K Views
- BeefEbro Darden Calls DJ Akademiks A "Drunk" In Bitter Twitter Spat: "Pull Up"This episode of their ongoing animosity was sparked after Ak called Hip Hop pioneers "dusty."ByErika Marie18.3K Views
- Pop CultureRay J Calls Out Kardashians Over Sex Tape Allegations: "I've Never Been Sued"He refutes any claims that he leaked the tape and continues to go after the famous family.ByErika Marie4.5K Views
- SongsKhalid Floats Through Futuristic "Satellite" VisualThe multi-Platinum singer is back with another hypnotizing single.ByErika Marie5.6K Views
- Pop CultureDDG Says "I Didn't Know People Were This Racist" When Reacting To Halle Bailey HateHis girlfriend is the new Ariel in the live-action "The Little Mermaid," and DDG says he "thought Martin Luther King canceled this sh*t out."ByErika Marie4.0K Views
- SportsMatt Barnes Apologizes For Defending Ime Udoka: "This Situation Is Deep"He defended the Celtics coach, but after learning more about the situation, Barnes says "it's a hundred times uglier" than thought.ByErika Marie12.4K Views
- Original ContentNia Long Has An Undeniable Imprint In Hip Hop Thanks To These SongsMuch has been said about Nia Long in recent days as the scandal involving her longtime partner, Celtics coach Ime Udoka, unravels in real-time. As he's called out for fumbling the bag, we revisit times when rappers loved on—or lusted over—the actress in their rhymes.ByErika Marie17.9K Views
- MusicQuavo & Takeoff Share "Only Built For Infinity Links" Tracklist Ft. Young Thug, Gunna, YoungBoy & MoreAs expected, Offset doesn't make an appearance on the tracklist.ByErika Marie35.7K Views