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 CultureKanye West Apologizes For Hurting People With "Death Con" TweetAnother Ye interview is upon us and its stirring up even more controversy.ByErika Marie5.8K Views
- MixtapesDay Sulan Delivers "Crazy Girls " EP Ft. YGByErika Marie2.4K Views
- MusicChristian Combs Claims He's "Earned" Success, It Wasn't "Given" By Father DiddyKing Combs has grown up in the spotlight and has a hit on the charts, but critics argue that it's because of nepotism.ByErika Marie3.5K Views
- Pop Culture50 Cent Talks Tension With Son Marquise & Requesting Child SupportFif says he's the one who sought child support after Marquise's mother wanted more than the $500K per year he was giving her.ByErika Marie6.2K Views
- TVAugust Alsina Has "Absolutely Zero" Relationship With Jada Pinkett SmithAs August prepares for "The Surreal Life," he admits that he doesn't have any contact with the Smiths following the "entanglement" scandal.ByErika Marie12.7K Views
- MusicLil Baby Doesn't Have Beef With MigosHe denied having any issues with the trio and explained why he doesn't usually comment on rumors.ByErika Marie8.8K Views
- GramThe Game Mocks 50 Cent With Father-Son PhotosGame's caption was a nod to Suge Knight's infamous "come to Death Row" speech from the 1995 Source Awards.ByErika Marie11.0K Views
- MusicKid Cudi Doesn't Want You To Call Him A "Genius"As the praise pours in for "Entergalactic," Cudi humbly responds to his admirers.ByErika Marie2.8K Views
- Pop CultureBenny The Butcher Shows Devastation From House FireHe was in L.A. when his home caught fire, shattering windows and causing massive damage.ByErika Marie4.4K Views
- Pop CultureDJ Akademiks Would Testify Against Lil Baby, Mentions D.A. Fani WillisAk has created a firestorm after he complained that Baby "said I can get touched."ByErika Marie33.9K Views
- Pop CultureKanye West & Ian Connor Give "White Lives Matter" Shirts To L.A.'s HomelessNew photos and videos show Connor at Skid row with a crowd of homeless people wearing the shirt "courtesy of Kanye West," he said.ByErika Marie5.7K Views
- SongsMike Dimes Returns With "247" SingleThe Texas rapper's "TALK2ME" single was buzzing over the summer and he's back with another hitter.ByErika Marie4.9K Views
- Pop CultureJay-Z Sues Bacardi Over D'Ussé Records & Inventory: ReportSC Liquor and Bacardi have had an even 50/50 partnership since 2011, but now, Jay wants a looks at "all books and records."ByErika Marie4.3K Views
- Pop CultureDiddy Faces Pushback As Kanye's "Drink Champs" Interview Is Taken DownPeople haven't been happy with Ye's sit-down with "Drink Champs" and Diddy is taken hits, as well.ByErika Marie46.2K Views
- MusicGloRilla Alleges Hitkidd Is Jealous Because She Gifted Cardi B A Patek WatchThe ongoing drama about who-owns-what when it comes to "F.N.F." has taken another turn after GloRilla hopped on IG Live.ByErika Marie11.2K Views
- Pop CultureCandace Owens Reacts Kanye Backlash Over George Floyd "Drink Champs" RemarksAfter people said the both Ye and Candace should be sued, she lashed out.ByErika Marie23.6K Views
- Pop CultureIsaiah Washington Doesn't Believe Aaliyah Was A Victim Of R. Kelly“She was 15 going on 30, so she was in control of that whole situation,” he said.ByErika Marie12.9K Views
- RelationshipsNick Young Details Iggy Azalea Finding Out About Pregnant BMHe says it wouldn't have happened if Iggy wouldn't have left him. "It wasn't my fault."ByErika Marie73.2K Views
- MusicLil Baby Speaks With Young Thug "Often," Hasn't Talked To "Gunna As Much"The "It's Only Me" rapper calls it "scary... to know the picture [prosecutors] are painting isn't really them." He also shares advice he's given Thugger.ByErika Marie10.7K Views
- MusicFreddie Gibbs Doesn't Take Rap Beefs SeriouslyHe says "they can't really rap better than me" and believes there are "probably five guys" who measure up to his skills.ByErika Marie3.2K Views
- MusicStyles P Says The LOX Almost Fought Mike Tyson To Protect EveHe laughed at the memory, recalling that the group decided Sheek Louch had to take the knock out if things escalated.ByErika Marie4.6K Views
- MusicRick Rubin Explains How Jay-Z & Eminem's Writing Processes DifferByErika Marie13.2K Views
- MusicDrake & The Weeknd Boycott Grammys Again: ReportByErika Marie7.9K Views
- GramKim Kardashian Explains Working With Gunna's Legal TeamShe's been a "#FreeGunna" advocate and details meeting the rapper while detailing what she has learned about his case.ByErika Marie5.0K Views