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.
- SongsDiddy & Bryson Tiller Drop "Gotta Move On (Queens Mix)" Ft. Yung Miami & AshantiAfter snippets of Yung Miami and Ashanti's verses surfaced online, we have the official Queens Remix where the ladies talk that talk.ByErika Marie20.4K Views
- GramNick Cannon's BM LaNisha Says Their Newborn Has Received Death ThreatsLast month, the pair welcomed their baby girl, Onyx Cannon.ByErika Marie7.5K Views
- GramDJ Akademiks Laughs At Lil Baby Mentioning Him On "It's Only Me"He questioned why Baby penned lyrics about him on 2 songs and not his opps or the Fulton County D.A.ByErika Marie26.5K Views
- MusicMegan Thee Stallion Reacts To L.A. Home Robbery: "Wow"Two men reportedly made off with $300k-$400k in cash and goods.ByErika Marie8.8K Views
- MusicKanye To Appear On "Drink Champs" This WeekendNoreaga teased that this episode will be Kanye uncut, so expect the unexpected.ByErika Marie15.1K Views
- Pop Culture"Harry Potter" Star Robbie Coltrane Passes Away At 72The world is collectively mourning Hagrid as Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Tom Felton pay tribute.ByErika Marie2.7K Views
- MusicCoi Leray Addresses Low Album Sales Critics: "Y'all Gonna Respect Me"She says she doesn't have time to chase after her haters because she's the breadwinner of her family.ByErika Marie6.3K Views
- GramCandace Owens Denies Influencing Kanye, Blames Kim For TMZ StoryShe accused Kim of spinning a false narrative and told the reality TV mogul, "I am not the one."ByErika Marie8.0K Views
- TVJust Blaze & Katty Customs Talk "Fresh Pair," The Evolution Of Sneaker Culture, & Creating One-Of-A-Kind Kicks For HitmakersKatty & Just have joined forces for Uproxx's new show "Fresh Pair" where they sit down with artists, hear their stories, and create custom shoes. They caught up with us about the series, the marriage of Hip Hop and sneaker culture, and digging deep with music icons in intimate conversations.ByErika Marie2.7K Views
- GramWack 100 Accuses 21 Savage Of Being An InformantThere isn't any love lost between these two and today, Wack is once again unleashing on 21 Savage.ByErika Marie7.9K Views
- GramShaun King Defends T.I. & King Harris Against Charleston WhiteTip recently questioned why his friends weren't coming to his family's defense after King and Charleston got into a social media spat.ByErika Marie13.6K Views
- Pop CultureCandace Owens Calls Kanye Hanging With Kid Rock "A Vibe"She posed at her anti-BLM doc's premiere last night with Ye, Kid, Ray J, and more.ByErika Marie5.6K Views
- Pop CultureLil Baby Believes BBLs May Be Going Out Of StyleThe rapper says these days, it seems as if everybody is going under the knife for a new shape.ByErika Marie12.3K Views
- MusicPnB Rock's GF Stephanie Speaks: "My Man Saved My Life"She penned a heart-wrenching message about their love, while expressing the devastation of losing the rapper so tragically.ByErika Marie8.2K Views
- MusicGunna Denied Bond For 3rd Time: ReportIt looks like Gunna will remain behind bars until his trial next year.ByErika Marie4.6K Views
- Pop CultureTrevor Noah Slams Kanye's Anti-Semitism: "I Don't Even Know Where To Begin"He says he feels bad for rightwingers because they get this version of Ye. "It’s like getting to date the high school prom king, but decades after high school.”ByErika Marie2.7K Views
- Pop CultureGinuwine Allegedly Passes Out Following Underwater Magic StuntHe's said to be filming a reality show in Vegas with famed magician Criss Angel. A video shows the unexpected scene.ByErika Marie3.8K Views
- MusicSilk Sonic "Sexually" Bows Out Of Submitting To Grammys For ConsiderationThey're frontrunners, but Bruno Mars explains why he and Anderson .Paak aren't adding their names to potential nominees.ByErika Marie4.9K Views
- Pop CultureCandace Owens Claims Kanye's Bank Is Closing His AccountsAccording to her, JPMorgan Chase Bank has given Ye a month to find a new home for his funds.ByErika Marie9.2K Views
- RelationshipsBoosie Badazz Says Social Media Ruined Marriage: "It Made Us Hoes""Drink Champs" has teased Boosie's upcoming episode with a hilarious hot take that some people are identifying with.ByErika Marie4.0K Views
- MusicYK Osiris Confronted By Angry Man Outside Cardi B's Birthday PartyIn a video, the singer can be seen getting out of his car to approach a man who was yelling at him.ByErika Marie4.4K Views
- PoliticsAlex Jones Ordered To Pay Sandy Hook Families Nearly $1 Billion: ReportThe "InfoWars" host once insisted that the school shooting was a hoax and the parents were actors.ByErika Marie3.2K Views
- Gram50 Cent's Son Trolls Him With "Raising Marquise" MemeThe 25-year-old isn't quite finished speaking his mind, and he let Starz know "I got a story to tell."ByErika Marie5.2K Views
- Pop CultureJamie Foxx Denied Entry To Cardi B's Birthday PartyCardi's 30th birthday bash brought in a huge crowd that caused some celebrities to be turned away at the door.ByErika Marie22.6K Views