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.
- SongsAshanti Is Done With Playing Games On "Falling For You"If you need a song to be the soundtrack to your break up, Ashanti has delivered.ByErika Marie6.4K Views
- MusicThe Roots Preview "Misunderstood" Ft. Erykah Badu & Tierra WhackAfter Funk Flex challenged the Philly crew to drop new music, they delivered like no other.ByErika Marie2.7K Views
- Pop CultureBoosie Calls Kanye A "Clown" For Not Apologizing To Black CommunityBoosie once again had a bone to pick with Ye following the mogul's apology to the Jewish community.ByErika Marie3.8K Views
- MusicJayden Myrick Convicted Of Murder, Testifies He's A Member Of 4PF: ReportIn the separate YSL case, Myrick is accused of attempting to shank YFN Lucci in jail. He admits to being affiliated with Nine Trey & YSL.ByErika Marie16.4K Views
- PoliticsKanye West Allegedly Wanted To Name "Ye" Album "Hitler"A new explosive report claims a former executive who worked for Ye stated the mogul had an "obsession" with Hitler.ByErika Marie9.1K Views
- Pop CultureWill Smith Connects With The Lakers For "Emancipation" ScreeningHe says his next stop is to host a preview for the Sixers.ByErika Marie2.7K Views
- Pop CultureDonda Academy Reopens, Says Reported Message To ParentsOn the heels of news that Donda Academy shut down for the school year, it looks like things are back on track.ByErika Marie4.0K Views
- TechElon Musk Visits Twitter HQ Carrying A SinkThe Musk takeover is real and he wants you to "let that sink in!"ByErika Marie2.7K Views
- Pop CulturePeloton Removes Kanye's Music From Classes: ReportThe company issued a statement saying their future classes won't host any tunes from West's catalog.ByErika Marie1399 Views
- MusicDaBaby Lost $100 Million Over Infamous Rolling Loud PerformanceThere was a lot going on that night, as Tory Lanez joined him on stage & his comments about the LGBTQIA+ community caused chaos.ByErika Marie60.1K Views
- Pop CultureSTEM Severs Ties With Kanye West: ReportHe famously released his "Donda 2" hit on a Stem player but according to reports, the company has removed his music.ByErika Marie13.3K Views
- MusicYoung Guru Calls Out People Writing Hip Hop Books With "Wrong" HistoryHe didn't say anyone's name specifically but that didn't stop people from giving their guesses.ByErika Marie2.6K Views
- Pop CultureKanye West Sues Australian Eatery College Dropout Burgers: ReportThe owner trolled Ye after being served a cease and desist.ByErika Marie2.5K Views
- RelationshipsAshanti Claims Irv Gotti Would Say No One Wanted To Work With HerIn a must-watch interview on Angie Martinez's podcast, Ashanti is giving her side of the story.ByErika Marie3.6K Views
- TVSwae Lee Creates Custom Kicks On "Yara Shahidi's Day Off"The actress catches up with the hitmaker on her new Facebook Watch series as they talk about what life is like outside of the industry.ByErika Marie1432 Views
- Pop CultureAshanti Believes Irv Gotti Is "Bitter" & Calls His Comments "Really Negative"Ebro wanted to know why she wasn't in the Murder Inc doc and Ashanti suggested she needed to protect herself.ByErika Marie4.9K Views
- SportsJaylen Brown Backtracks As He & Aaron Donald Exit Kanye's Donda SportsJust yesterday, Brown said he was staying with the agency, but today, he's had a change of heart & issued an apology.ByErika Marie7.0K Views
- Pop CultureGloRilla Details Cardi B Supporting Career & Giving AdviceThe Memphis newcomer explains how she ruined Yo Gotti's surprise about Cardi's "Tomorrow 2" feature.ByErika Marie7.1K Views
- SportsWhite House Pens Statement On Brittney Griner's Appeal DenialThey stressed that she has been "wrongfully detained" & said she had to "undergo another sham judicial proceeding."ByErika Marie2.0K Views
- RelationshipsAshanti Calls Irv Gotti A LiarIn a teaser for her interview with Angie Martinez, Ashanti is speaking her truth.ByErika Marie6.7K Views
- Pop CultureKanye West Loses Billionaire Status After Adidas Split: ReportYe's business deals are dropping like flies and Forbes now says he's no longer worth a billi.ByErika Marie7.4K Views
- MixtapesGoGo Morrow Proves She's "Ready" On Debut EP Ft. Teddy Riley & SymbaThis Philly-born songbird is "ready" for her moment and she shows she's not playing games.ByErika Marie2.1K Views
- Pop CultureWill Smith Poses With Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Dave Chappelle, Tyler Perry, & MoreThe crew got together for a special, fun-filled screening of Will's film "Emancipation."ByErika Marie15.3K Views
- RelationshipsLil Baby Denies Being Man In Photo With SaweetieRemember when a photo of Saweetie sitting on someone's lap went viral? Baby says it wasn't him.ByErika Marie23.9K Views