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.
- MusicNBA YoungBoy Didn't Want Quando Rondo "3860" Project ReleasedThe joint project just hit DSPs but YoungBoy says he "begged for the tape" to not see the light of day.ByErika Marie12.9K Views
- MusicKodak Black Speaks On J. Cole Mentioning Him On "Middle Child"Cole is one of the most respected voices in the industry and Kodak was one of several controversial artists mentioned on the hit track.ByErika Marie42.2K Views
- MusicBusta Rhymes Calls Missy Elliott "Twin," Gives Kendrick Lamar The "Crown"Buss knows a think or two about thinking outside the box, and he's praising Missy and Kendrick for their creativity.ByErika Marie9.9K Views
- MusicAmber Rose Talks Linking Nicki Minaj With Kanye For "Monster"She addressed whether or not she received writing credits on the 2010 track.ByErika Marie7.3K Views
- MusicLatto Reacts To Leak Scandal By Doubling Down On Pen GameShe has yet to issue a formal statement but the hitmaker is standing firm on her talents.ByErika Marie8.5K Views
- Pop CultureElon Musk Mocks "Stay Woke" Initiative Sparked By Ferguson ProtestsIn 2014, 18-year-old Michael Brown was killed by Ferguson police. Musk laughed off the "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" movement as "fiction."ByErika Marie3.5K Views
- Pop CultureSocial Media Influencer Beaten & Robbed In Home Invasion: ReportThe frightening ordeal occurred in the celebrity favorite Hollywood Hills. Suspects fled with at least $1 million in goods.ByErika Marie21.0K Views
- Pop CulturePeople Ask Why Balenciaga Hasn't Been "Canceled" Like Kanye & KyrieAfter featuring kids with BDSM teddy bears & being accused of sexualizing children, the public is going after Balenciaga.ByErika Marie19.0K Views
- CrimeVirginia Walmart Shooting: 6 Confirmed Dead Along With GunmanAndre Bing, a team leader at Walmart, reportedly opened fire, killing and injuring several of his co-workers.ByErika Marie3.6K Views
- MusicJordin Sparks Defends Chris Brown: Everyone Deserves To "Grow"She believes debates about Chris's past abuse allegations "shouldn't even be a conversation anymore" because "it's about his talent."ByErika Marie2.3K Views
- MusicCoi Leray & Bia Respond To Critics After 130 Latto Songs LeakThe leaks show Latto delivering reference tracks for songs released by Bia and Coi. The topic of who-writes-what was debated.ByErika Marie30.9K Views
- Pop CultureBalenciaga Apologizes For Posing Kids With Bears In BondageThe brand was accused of sexualizing children. The campaign included actual documents from a child abuse case.ByErika Marie11.8K Views
- MusicAkademiks Suggests Offset & Lil Baby Beef Began Over Dice GameHe and DJ Vlad mentioned that you won't find Jay-Z in the hood playing dice.ByErika Marie30.3K Views
- SportsCharles Barkley Suggests Black People Treat LGBTQIA+ "The Worst"The sports legend faced pushback from people who believed he was placing unsubstantiated blame on the Black community.ByErika Marie8.7K Views
- MusicChris Brown Mocks AMAs As Production Gives Excuse For CancelationBreezy took a dig at the AMAs viewer numbers to show he received way more than that on IG alone.ByErika Marie4.1K Views
- Pop CultureJuelz Santana Talks Lean Addiction, Drinking With Lil Wayne & Paul WallHe's speaking about his previously addiction once again and offers advice to any youth struggling with Lean.ByErika Marie8.6K Views
- SportsNick Young & Michael Rapaport Trade Disses Over Jaylen Brown DramaSwaggy P told the actor that he's "speaking [too] much on black ppl."ByErika Marie10.9K Views
- Pop CultureSaweetie Calls Takeoff's Death "Surreal"She's reflecting on the tragedy, calling the late rapper "a wonderful human being."ByErika Marie17.4K Views
- Pop CultureIce-T Explains Refusing To Give Opinion On Kanye WestThe Rap icon believes in keeping his thoughts to himself and not offering opinions that could slander someone.ByErika Marie6.7K Views
- Pop CultureElon Musk Will Never Let Alex Jones Back On TwitterMusk says he has "no mercy" for someone like Jones.ByErika Marie2.7K Views
- Pop CultureKanye West Causes Mayhem At ComplexCon, Crowd Goes WildIt was utter chaos over the weekend when Ye made a surprise appearance.ByErika Marie140.4K Views
- GramJoie Chavis Details Home Robbery, Daughter Shai Is "Traumatized"She says both she and her daughter are still recovering from the ordeal.ByErika Marie4.7K Views
- RelationshipsJoe Budden Calls Out Saweetie For Alleged Quavo Bars Amid Takeoff's DeathHe thought it was "bad timing" for Saweetie to emerge with a track that seemingly addressed controversies with Quavo and Lil Baby.ByErika Marie48.6K Views
- CrimeJewish Cemetery Defaced, Vandals Wrote "Kanye Was Rite"Over three dozens headstones were vandalized with swastikas and Nazi references in a Chicago suburb.ByErika Marie6.7K Views