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.
- MusicMary J. Blige Rings In 52nd Birthday With Fat Joe, Usher, Joey Bada$$, Remy Ma & MoreThe Queen of Hip Hop-Soul went all out for her birthday and her famous friends made it extra special.ByErika Marie6.0K Views
- GossipLil Tjay Arrested For Gun Possession: ReportVideos of the rappers arrest have surfaced as bystanders filmed him being escorted by police.ByErika Marie4.5K Views
- RelationshipsCardi B Says Offset Changed His Ways After She Filed For DivorceCardi recalls when she and her husband weren't "seeing eye to eye."ByErika Marie21.3K Views
- GossipAndrew Tate's Security Calls Accusers "Young & Stupid"He stands by Tate and says he was only ever asked to remove women from the compound, not force them to stay.ByErika Marie2.2K Views
- TVChrisean Rock & Blueface Face Backlash As Public Calls Out ZeusZeus is under fire as people storm the internet with claims the network is glorifying domestic violence by featuring the couple on "Crazy in Love."ByErika Marie25.8K Views
- MusicIce Spice Talks Being Inspired By Nicki Minaj & Lil KimThe Bronx hitmaker also says she has "a long way to go before I'm satisfied," adding that "New York is full of stars."ByErika Marie3.0K Views
- MusicJim Jones Shuts Down Max B Question During InterviewThe Harlem icon wasn't interested in revisiting his beef with the incarcerated rapper.ByErika Marie5.0K Views
- TVLa La Anthony Names Nas As Her Entire Top 5, Says She Once Wanted To RapThe "BMF" star says her career began "chasing Hip Hop" and adds that in her teen years, she was dedicated to becoming a rapper.ByErika Marie6.6K Views
- Pop CultureCoretta Scott King's Cousin Blasts Boston's MLK StatuePeople have stormed the internet with complaints, with some calling the art piece "grotesque."ByErika Marie4.4K Views
- MusicFunk Flex No Longer Boycotting 6ix9ine's MusicThe Hot 97 DJ told 6ix9ine to send over new music and says :many of your favorite artists cooperate with law enforcement."ByErika Marie6.0K Views
- Pop CultureRomeo Miller Addresses Feud With Master P: "Some Things Bleed Out"He also spoke on loving being a father. "I don't know if I'm gonna be Nick Cannon but I wouldn't mind 10 babies," Romeo joked.ByErika Marie5.3K Views
- TVTupac Shakur's "Dear Mama" Docuseries Premieres In AprilThe five-part series premieres in April and the director promises it will host unreleased audio and video of the late Rap icon.ByErika Marie3.5K Views
- MusicFrench Montana Recalls When 50 Cent "Was Pickin' On N*ggas"“He would just pick on you and drop a mixtape," said French. "Pick on you and drop an album."ByErika Marie19.9K Views
- Pop CultureKeyshia Cole Checks Person Who Claims She's "Degrading" Her Mother In BiopicActress Debbie Morgan will portray Frankie Lons in the movie about Keyshia's life, and a Twitter user slammed the singer.ByErika Marie9.9K Views
- Pop CultureReese LaFlare Blasts CBS News For Mistaking Him For Young ThugHe supports his friend Thugger but claims outlets are tarnishing his brand by using his photo for YSL case coverage.ByErika Marie2.3K Views
- RelationshipsJason Lee Asked Lori Harvey About Michael B. Jordan Cheating RumorsThe "Hollywood Unlocked" founder says he heard the gossip from the streets and when he saw Lori, he couldn't help but ask.ByErika Marie25.7K Views
- GossipYSL Judge Says Someone Smuggled Marijuana For Unnamed Defendant: ReportThe judge reportedly said an investigation would be launched.ByErika Marie10.3K Views
- Pop CultureYouTuber CJ So Cool Says He Was Shot 4 Times During Home InvasionThe popular social media personality shared an image of his injuries while recovering in the hospital.ByErika Marie9.3K Views
- MusicDDG Explains Supporting Gunna Against Snitching Accusations"If you f*ck with him, then you f*ck with him," said DDG as he called Gunna "a cool n*gga."ByErika Marie3.3K Views
- Pop Culture50 Cent Speak On Kanye: "He Stepped On A Landmine"Fif questioned what Ye's goal and purpose was with his anti-Semitic, White Lives Matter rhetoric.ByErika Marie31.4K Views
- RelationshipsMeek Mill Denies Dissing Lori Harvey, Calls Damson Idris His "Real Friend"After referencing PartyNextDoor's song, people quickly accused Meek of dissing Lori. However, he called out blogs for the false report.ByErika Marie3.6K Views
- Pop CultureIggy Azalea Heats Up OnlyFans With "Hotter Than Hell" ProjectThe rapper strips down in the video for her new collab with OF and details what fans can expect....for a fee.ByErika Marie100.6K Views
- MusicDrink Champs Celebrates New Deal With Warner Music GroupNoreaga and DJ EFN reacted to inking a deal with Warner Music's in-house podcast network.ByErika Marie19.4K Views
- Pop CultureLisa Marie Presley Suffers Cardiac Arrest, On Life SupportParamedics performed CPR to help Elvis Presley's daughter "regain a pulse."ByErika Marie2.9K Views