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 CultureAri Fletcher Believes She's Owed An Apology After G Herbo Admits To CheatingTaina once called it "lies" that Herbo was with her while still in a relationship with Ari. He now admits it.ByErika Marie12.9K Views
- GramRomeo Miller Wants Lie Detector Test To Prove Claims About Master PThe father-son duo has been at odds and Romeo wants to prove his allegations against his father with a polygraph test.ByErika Marie16.1K Views
- RelationshipsAshanti Would Collab With Nelly AgainWould you want to hear another collab from this ex-couple?ByErika Marie2.7K Views
- Pop CultureClive Davis Explains Whitney Houston's Love Affair With Robyn CrawfordRobyn was Whitney's assistant and wrote a book about her love affair with the late icon. ByErika Marie18.1K Views
- GramPardison Fontaine Supports Women Who Have Faced Injustice Amid Tory Lanez TrialMegan Thee Stallion's boyfriend wrote a note supporting "women especially ones of color" who face ridicule when they are victimized.ByErika Marie4.0K Views
- MusicDeb Antney Thought Nicki Minaj & Cardi B Would "Lock In"She speaks on artists paving the way for a new generation and hoping that Cardi & Nicki would be close.ByErika Marie8.6K Views
- Pop CultureMegan Thee Stallion's Attorney "Exploring Legal Options" Against BloggersAccording to Alex Spiro, his legal team are looking into bloggers who purposefully shared misinformation about Tory Lanez's case.ByErika Marie4.3K Views
- Pop CultureComedian Gerald Huston Says Blac Chyna Hit Him In The MouthThe video of the incident resurfaced and now people are calling out Huston for seemingly antagonizing the situation.ByErika Marie5.7K Views
- Pop CultureCandace Owens Defends Megan Thee Stallion Against "Vultures"Her polarizing takes usually divide, and she is calling out the Black community for not canceling Tory.ByErika Marie3.6K Views
- CrimeTory Lanez Too Short To Shoot Gun Over Door, Says His AttorneyIt was an interesting argument during closing statements.ByErika Marie5.8K Views
- Pop CultureJoe Budden Denies Being Bisexual Or Gay Following Fizz RemarksAfter cracking a few jokes about Fizz's alleged nude leak, Budden says his DMs were flooded with "aggressive" offers.ByErika Marie29.7K Views
- GossipCharlamagne The God Sued Over Alleged 2001 Sexual Assault: ReportThe woman who claimed Charlamagne raped her when she was 15 is suing him, but his attorney says they plan to fight the case.ByErika Marie8.2K Views
- Pop CultureIce Cube's Son O'Shea Jackson Jr. Speaks On "Nepo Babies"Nepotism kids of Hollywood are being called out thanks to a new article, but O'Shea says "generational talent/wealth" should be embraced.ByErika Marie7.8K Views
- CrimeTory Lanez Will Not Testify, Verdict Could Arrive This Week: ReportThis is the verdict that has Hip Hop on edge and it could arrive as early as tomorrow.ByErika Marie6.4K Views
- Original ContentTop 20 R&B Albums Of 2022We bring you the HNHH staff's Top 20 R&B Albums of the Year (in no particular order). Did your favs make the cut?ByErika Marie16.8K Views
- MusicBob Dylan Explains Love For Wu-Tang Clan & EminemThe music icon loves artists "with feeling for words and language, anyone whose vision parallels mine."ByErika Marie2.4K Views
- MusicDrake Calls SZA's 'SOS' "Incredible," Says "Her Loss" Took 4 Months To CreateDrizzy can't get enough of SZA's record & also explains how long it took him to complete some of his fans' favorite albums.ByErika Marie8.5K Views
- GossipYoung Thug Associates Offered Deals To Boost D.A.'s Case: ReportGunna and others have taken plea deals, and its reported the D.A. will not be offering one to Thugger because they see him as the ringleader.ByErika Marie24.4K Views
- Pop CultureVivica Fox Goes Off On Joe Budden After He Disses Megan Thee StallionBudden says he just doens't like Meg, and Vivica now tells him to "sit yo b*tch ass down." ByErika Marie9.7K Views
- RelationshipsLamar Odom Says Drugs Were His "Girlfriend" In Marriage To Khloé KardashianIn a teaser for "Sex, Drugs, & Kardashians," Odom opens up about the addictions that ruined his marriage to Khloé.ByErika Marie2.2K Views
- Pop CultureTina Lawson Recalls Young Beyoncé Learning Hard Lesson In EntitlementMs. Tina takes us on a trip down memory lane as she recalls a moment when a young Beyoncé wasn't happy another singer stole the spotlight.ByErika Marie11.8K Views
- TV“Grown-Ish" Star Ryan Destiny Talks “How Many,” Pursuing Music, & Not Always Having It All TogetherFor our "12 Days of Christmas" series, Ryan Destiny chats with us about her new single "How Many," balancing multiple creative pursuits, and explains why she's thinks she's a boring person (we don't believe it!). ByErika Marie5.2K Views
- MusicMegan Thee Stallion's Ex-BFF Kelsey's Diss Track Entered Into EvidenceIn 2020, Kelsey dropped "Bussin Back," a track where she claims Megan lied to the DA about her and says she didn't shoot the rapper.ByErika Marie12.1K Views
- MusicSZA & Lizzo Recorded A "Handful Of Tracks": "She Gets Me"Lizzo lent a helping hand on "F2F," and we may hear more from these two if a deluxe version of "SOS" hits the streets.ByErika Marie2.4K Views