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 CultureDiddy's Alleged BM Dana Tran Lip-Syncs to City GirlsCity Girls were featured on Moneybagg Yo's "Said Sum (Remix)," and Dana sang along to JT's verse.ByErika Marie23.2K Views
- Pop CultureAkademiks Unleashes On Luka Sabbat After Actor Defends Yung MiamiAkademiks told Luka to come to his "headquarters" for a fight, but the model-actor laughed him off. "Why would I spin a YouTube vlogger?"ByErika Marie6.1K Views
- Pop CultureWill Smith To Talk "Emancipation" & Oscars On "Red Table Talk"It's the home turf conversation fans have been waiting for, but it doesn't look like Jada will be involved.ByErika Marie1.7K Views
- MusicBen Simmons Reacts To Rumors He Slept With Megan Thee Stallion & Her Ex-BFF KelseyTory's defense claims Kelsey verified Megan slept with DaBaby and Ben Simmons after Kelsey dated them. However, a new report says otherwise.ByErika Marie126.4K Views
- MusicMegan Thee Stallion's Ex-BFF Kelsey Named As Shooter By Tory Lanez Defense: ReportThe trial is underway and in opening statements, the prosecution and defense detail their vastly different timeline of events.ByErika Marie27.5K Views
- SongsAb-Soul Eviscerates L.A. Leakers Freestyle Over Tupac & Biggie BeatsThe "Herbert" emcee spits bars over Tupac's "Hit Em Up" and Biggie's "Who Shot Ya."ByErika Marie17.4K Views
- Pop CultureYung Miami & DJ Akademiks Clash Over Diddy Baby ReportThe City Girls hitmaker had a few things to get off of her chest, calling the blogger a "b*tch ass" while clapping back at critics.ByErika Marie7.6K Views
- CrimeTakeoff Murder Suspect Receives $5K From Judge For P.I.: ReportAfter requesting money to pay for a P.I., a judge granted the motion.ByErika Marie82.2K Views
- MusicUncle Luke Corrects Fat Joe After Rapper Says He Put On Pitbull & Trick DaddyFat Joe claims he put on the two Florida icons before they were famous, but Uncle Luke says he's the one who first discovered them.ByErika Marie17.3K Views
- GramSafaree Samuels Says Bodyguard "Body Slammed" Disrespectful WomanHe claims the stranger approached him while he was out with his kids. When the conversation got tense, things took a turn.ByErika Marie8.9K Views
- SportsTrump Calls Brittney Griner Release "Unpatriotic" & "Stupid"The former president took to Truth Social to share a few fiery thoughts about the WNBA star.ByErika Marie11.6K Views
- Pop CultureNick Carter Responds To Rape Allegation From Woman With Cerebral PalsyShannon Ruth claims Carter provided alcohol, raped her, & gave her an STD in 2001 on a Backstreet Boys tour bus when she was 17.ByErika Marie6.8K Views
- SongsRyan Destiny Radiates On New Single "How Many"Ryan exclusively told us she pulled from experiences "with certain men that kinda just play you when you wanna say, 'I'm not the one.'"ByErika Marie4.1K Views
- MixtapesSZA Shines On "S.O.S." Ft. Travis Scott, Ol' Dirty Bastard & MoreThe hitmaker's anticipated album has arrived.ByErika Marie7.9K Views
- Pop CultureKanye West Loses Honorary Degree As SAIC Condemns "Dangerous Statements"Ye received the honorary doctorate in 2015, but in a letter, the school rebuked the rapper's "anti-Semitic, racist, and dangerous statements."ByErika Marie3.6K Views
- Pop CultureFriends Of Takeoff's Alleged Killer Patrick Clark Think He's Being "Framed"DJ Pat has been arrested for Takeoff's murder, but those who know him don't believe he's responsible.ByErika Marie12.2K Views
- Pop CultureCeline Dion Details Rare Condition, Stiff-Person SyndromeThe illness causes painful spasms and muscle stiffness triggered by loud noises or changes in temperature.ByErika Marie2.4K Views
- MusicSZA Details "S.O.S." Cover Art Being Inspired By Princess DianaGet ready, because "S.O.S." finally arrives tonight.ByErika Marie3.8K Views
- MusicIrv Gotti Deems Cash Money The Greatest Hip Hop LabelIrv believes "if they ever wanted to sell, Baby and Slim could get a billi."ByErika Marie3.3K Views
- MusicStyles P Argues That 21 Savage Isn't A LyricistStyles likes 21 "a lot," but addressed his comments about Nas. "You ain't a three-point shooter from deep. Nas is."ByErika Marie26.3K Views
- Pop CultureTory Lanez Case: Detective Who Was "Key Witness" Won't TestifyA detective who was said to be a witness for the defense will reportedly no longer take the stand.ByErika Marie17.5K Views
- MusicMarvin Sapp Says Ye "Ain't A Gospel Artist," Calls His Inclusion "Unfair"The pastor and music icon says artists can tap into Gospel and win awards, but "that's not something that happens across genres."ByErika Marie3.3K Views
- Pop CultureTory Lanez Tweets Bible Verses Following Megan Thee Stallion HearingAs the looming trial approaches, Tory Lanez seems confident in his case and posted Bible references in his "last tweet."ByErika Marie5.9K Views
- Pop CultureReporter Falsely Claims Van Jones Apologized For Black Community's Reaction To YeThe reporter said Jones apologized to the Jewish community for the Black community's silence on Ye's anti-Semitism. That wasn't the case.ByErika Marie2.8K Views