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.
- MusicTakeoff Murder: New Details Emerge About Dice Game ShootingCon=median Shawty Shawty claims he spoke with Quavo and Takeoff's cousins, and he learned what sparked the argument.ByErika Marie42.2K Views
- Pop CultureMariah Carey Allegedly Wants Primary Custody Of Twins With Nick CannonA new report claims that Monroe and Moroccan are with Mariah most of the time anyway, but now that Nick has 12 kids, things are shifting.ByErika Marie7.1K Views
- MusicTory Lanez Sentencing Possibly Delayed Until FebruaryWith a new attorney on the team, Tory and his legal counsel reportedly want more time to prepare.ByErika Marie2.1K Views
- MusicYoung Thug, YSL RICO Case Could Last 6 To 9 Months: ReportWith Thugger and 13 co-defendants starting trial, potential jurors are learning that 2023 could be completely attached to this case.ByErika Marie3.7K Views
- MusicVictim Of Shooting At French Montana Event Considering LawsuitA blogger who was shot in the stomach and hand is considering filing a lawsuit says his lawyer.ByErika Marie1421 Views
- MusicLatto & Nicki Minaj Can't Be Compared, Says Lil MoMo believes Nicki's been in the game too long for people to compare other femcees to her success.ByErika Marie1.8K Views
- Pop CultureKeke Palmer Thanks Nicki Minaj For Helping With Maternity ShootAfter revealing her pregnancy during her SNL appearance, Keke is giving a peek at her maternity shoot.ByErika Marie20.4K Views
- SportsStephen Jackson Explains Heated Confrontation At Gervonta Davis FightA video of Meek and Gary Russell Jr. exchanging words surfaced, but Jackson is seen getting heated as well after his wife was being crowded.ByErika Marie43.6K Views
- MusicMeek Mill Apologizes For Filming Music Video At Jubilee House In Ghana"I’m just not here for no separation of anything black," said the rapper after facing backlash.ByErika Marie4.7K Views
- Pop CultureBLM Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors Claims LAPD Killed Her CousinPolice say Kennan Anderson was erratic. They chased, wrestled, and tased him. He later suffered cardiac arrest and died.ByErika Marie2.0K Views
- Pop CultureR. Kelly Claims Tasha K Tampered With Witnesses In His CaseIt looks like Cardi B isn't the only artist with a bone to pick with the controversial YouTuber.ByErika Marie2.2K Views
- TVYung Miami Doesn't Want To Get Married, Jokes About Her Love LanguageBeing in a relationship without being in a relationship but still in a relationship is what she wants.ByErika Marie1.6K Views
- Music50 Cent Again Suggests Jay-Z Didn't Want Him For Super BowlHe also claims Hov is trying to "look like a gay painter," referencing the late Jean-Michel Basquiat.ByErika Marie16.3K Views
- GossipTory Lanez Ex-Lawyer Explains Exit: "I Don't Do Appeals"George Mgdesyan says if he can, he'll be in the courtroom for Tory's sentencing in a few weeks.ByErika Marie14.2K Views
- CrimeAndrew Tate Allegedly Branded Women With "Owned By Tate" TattoosNew reports claim Tate inked his alleged victims in places that could clearly be seen while they performed sex acts on video.ByErika Marie9.3K Views
- MusicGhostface Killah Releasing New Album Via STEM PlayerSTEM and Ghostface are releasing two version of specialty players priced at $240 and $360.ByErika Marie2.2K Views
- Pop CultureAngela Bassett Is Proud Of Son For Apologizing Over Michael B. Jordan Death HoaxAfter her 16-year-old son pranked her by saying Michael died (and later issued a earful apology), the actress hopes he learned from his mistakes.ByErika Marie3.0K Views
- Pop CultureFreddie Gibbs Reacts To NYT Suggesting Oscar Nom For "Down With The King"The New York Times released their picks for Oscar nods this year, and according to them, Gibbs deserves a Best Actor nomination.ByErika Marie3.9K Views
- Pop CultureD.L. Hughley Compares Kanye West To LuciferThe comedy legend questions why people are "contorting" themselves to make Ye's admiration of Hitler "make sense."ByErika Marie12.1K Views
- TV50 Cent Says He's Developing "8 Mile" Show, Talks New Music With Eminem & Dr. DreFif says as soon as he revealed plans to release music in 2023, Eminem immediately shot him a text about linking with Dre.ByErika Marie4.4K Views
- Pop CulturePrince Harry Says Shenseea's Music Helped Him Through Dark TimesIn his new memoir "Spare," Prince Harry says Shenseea's "lyrics resonated with me."ByErika Marie12.6K Views
- TVLil Meech Details What His Father, Big Meech, Doesn't Like About "BMF"Lil Meech portrays his incarcerated father on the series, and Big Meech points out little things he'd never do in real life—like tie his shoes.ByErika Marie137.9K Views
- CrimeTakeoff Murder Suspect Patrick Clark Bond Paid By "Concerned Citizen": ReportClark was released on $1 million bond, reportedly paid by a "concerned citizen and family friend" who believes in his innocence.ByErika Marie16.8K Views
- SportsDana White Power Slap League TV Debut Delayed After Incident With WifeAfter the video of White slapping his wife went viral, his new venture has been pushed back.ByErika Marie2.3K Views