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.
- MusicThe Game Names His Top 5 L.A. Rap Albums On "Fresh Pair"Of course, he includes his own record on the list. What albums would you pick?ByErika Marie6.4K Views
- Pop CultureJada Pinkett Smith's Memoir To Detail Will Smith & Tupac RelationshipsThe actress will detail her love story with Will & her friendship with Pac, in addition to her upbringing in Baltimore.ByErika Marie3.5K Views
- MusicMeek Mill Isn't A Fan Of BM Milan Rapping At BET Hip Hop AwardsShe spit a few bars and it seemed all in good fun, but Meek believes it was a set up to "embarrass" her.ByErika Marie36.6K Views
- GramDruski Jokes About YoungBoy's GF, Gets Checked By Rapper's NBA LabelAn attempt at a joke quickly turned sour and the response surprised the rapper's fans.ByErika Marie16.0K Views
- MusicJayson Cash Talks BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher, Dream Collabs With Bow Wow & Kendrick Lamar, & Enjoying The MomentFresh from the BET cypher is Jayson Cash, a Carson native who has been an artist to watch since before his "Read the Room" label debut. Cash caught up with us to talk about staying motivated, his previous TDE aspirations, and remaining authentic.ByErika Marie4.5K Views
- Pop CultureDiddy Suggests Kanye West's "White Lives Matter" Message Is "Misconstrued"He called Ye a "free thinker" and says this isn't the time to "condemn Kanye or cancel him." Charlamagne told Diddy not to make excuses.ByErika Marie26.4K Views
- MusicDiddy Calls Mase A Fake Pastor Who Cons People, Says Rapper Owes Him $3MilThe former friends and collaborators have been at odds for years over money and masters.ByErika Marie8.5K Views
- Pop CultureKhloé Kardashian Defends Sister Kim Against Kanye, He Calls Her A "Liar"He questioned why people were outraged at his shirts but not when he allegedly was being kept from his kids. Khloé had enough.ByErika Marie4.1K Views
- Pop CultureKanye West Met With Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Says They Apologized To One AnotherAfter attacking her on IG, he calls the fashion editor his "sister" and says they agreed to disagree.ByErika Marie7.7K Views
- MusicT.I. Reveals Inspiring Advice That Led To Drake's "Club Paradise" BarsBack in 2011, Drizzy spit a few lines about sound advice from Tip, and now T.I. shares what was said.ByErika Marie9.0K Views
- Pop CultureSwizz Beatz & Diddy Targeted In Kanye West's "White Lives Matter" ControversyLast month, Swizz and Diddy jumped into action on behalf of Ye during his Adidas drama, but people are questioning where they stand now.ByErika Marie18.5K Views
- MusicTory Lanez Touches On Legal Woes: "I'm Actively Facing 24 Years""This is not no play-play situation," he told Akademiks of his ongoing case with Megan Thee Stallion.ByErika Marie9.2K Views
- SportsNia Long Shares Mental Health Message, Remains Silent On Ime UdokaAs she navigates Ime Udoka's scandal, the actress drops off a quick note.ByErika Marie4.1K Views
- GramJamie Foxx Reflects On Powerful BLM Impact Amid Kanye West DramaFoxx didn't name his "Gold Digger" collaborator in his pro-BLM post but did say that the movement's narrative has been "twisted."ByErika Marie7.1K Views
- StreetwearKanye West Receives Wave Of Backlash Over "White Lives Matter" GarbYe & Candace Owens promoted WLM as Van Lathan, Jemele Hill, Jaden Smith, and many more condemned the rapper's message.ByErika Marie13.0K Views
- MusicLatto Checks TikTok User Who Says She Had An "Attitude" During ConcertThe TikTok user shared multiple clips from the show & alleged Latto was fighting with her DJ.ByErika Marie3.5K Views
- MusicRuss Doesn't Believe Artists Can Be BlackballedHe questions how loyal an artist's fans really are if they're not buying or streaming releases.ByErika Marie4.6K Views
- MusicMelii Didn't Sign With Meek Mill Because Of "Power Struggle"She praised Meek and said he didn't do anything wrong, but admitted they bumped heads about navigating her career.ByErika Marie4.6K Views
- MusicSnoop Dogg Answers Where Tupac & Biggie Would Be If They Were Still AliveStephen A. Smith asked the Rap icon about where Big and Pac's careers would be had their lives not been tragically cut short.ByErika Marie11.8K Views
- MusicBow Wow Asks Fans If He Should Perform R. Kelly CollabHe's leaving this controversial choice up to the public.ByErika Marie4.4K Views
- MusicDaniLeigh Denies Kendra G's Allegations, Radio Host RespondsThe WGCI star claims DaniLeigh asked for her to be removed from interview appearance at radio station.ByErika Marie5.2K Views
- Pop CultureKanye West Wears, Showcases "White Lives Matter" Design At "YZYSZN9"Hip Hop is debating this one, as some say he's trolling while others weren't kind.ByErika Marie12.9K Views
- GramCasanova Thanks Lil Tjay For "Not Forgetting About" HimTjay appeared in a FaceTime call with the incarcerated rapper.ByErika Marie4.6K Views
- RelationshipsMegan Thee Stallion Is "Inspired" By Married Friends: "Pressure's On Pardi"She joked that her friends were "giving real Hot Wife sh*t."ByErika Marie3.0K Views