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.
- MixtapesReuben Vincent Shares Roc Nation Debut "Love Is War" Ft. Rapsody, Reason, Ant Clemons & MoreThe lyricist also detailed the inspiration behind the record, that hosts production from Young Guru, 9th Wonder, and more.ByErika Marie2.7K Views
- MusicDef Jam Exec Passed On Signing Nicki Minaj, Says RansomRansom claims he suggested to the exec that they should give Nicki a deal. The person allegedly said, "Nah, that will never work."ByErika Marie3.4K Views
- MusicRapper Coca-Kazi Reportedly Killed During Stand-Off With PoliceIt's reported that Arkansas rapper Coca-Kazi was killed after engaging in a stand-off with police in North Little Rock.ByErika Marie25.4K Views
- Pop CultureTyre Nichols: FBI Director Calls Video Of Police Beating "Appalling"Tyre was beaten to death by police. Five officers were charged with murder, protests have erupted, and President Biden issued a statement.ByErika Marie4.3K Views
- RelationshipsAlicia Keys Celebrates Birthday In A Bikini, Swizz Beatz Gifts Her With A SongSwizz remixed several of Alicia's hits on a new track where Marv Milly delivers bars about the music icon.ByErika Marie8.7K Views
- Pop CultureLauren London Laughs About Awkward Way She Met Jonah HillShe also discussed supporting Jonah's decision not to promote the film as he works on his mental health.ByErika Marie15.4K Views
- RelationshipsIce Spice Reveals Her Type: "Good Boys & Girls"Druski recently said he has a crush on her, and now Ice Spice is revealing her type during an interview with Ebro Darden.ByErika Marie10.7K Views
- Music21 Savage Doesn't Think ATL Can Recover After Takeoff's Murder: "You Just Feel It"21 says the city took "big ass losses" recently, and even the nightlife seems different after Takeoff's death.ByErika Marie5.1K Views
- Pop CultureRich Dollaz Speaks On Daughter's Arrest: "I'm Baffled As Anyone Else"This week, it was revealed that Rich's daughter, Ashley Trowers, was arrested after allegedly shooting the father of her child.ByErika Marie66.2K Views
- MusicCordae & Anderson .Paak Have Enough Tracks For EP, More J. Cole BeatsFollowing the release of their J. Cole-produced "Two Tens," Cordae is shedding light on his true friendship with Anderson .Paak.ByErika Marie1.6K Views
- MusicTupac Confronted Biggie At Soul Train Awards, Recalls Big GippThe Goodie Mob icon recalls his close friendship with Pac and remembered when the late rapper rolled up on Biggie.ByErika Marie14.9K Views
- Music2 Chainz Finds Father's Stash Of Cash While Fixing Broken PipeWhile doing some work around the house, 2 Chainz stumbled upon a surprise.ByErika Marie28.6K Views
- Pop CultureEddie Murphy Was Snowed In At Rick James' House While Recording "Party All The Time"Watch as Eddie revisits being under 5 feet of snow at Rick James's house for two weeks. He called it "maybe the most fun I ever had."ByErika Marie13.9K Views
- Pop CultureT.I. Was Up For Nick Cannon's Role In "Drumline"Tip explained how losing the role helped set him up for his acting debut in "ATL."ByErika Marie1.9K Views
- MusicBeanie Sigel Calls Dame Dash The "Malcolm X Of Hip Hop"Beans and Freeway were asked to describe Dame in one word.ByErika Marie3.6K Views
- MusicNoreaga Suggests Future Is Upset With Drake Over 21 Savage "Her Loss" ProjectNore made it clear that this is a rumor in the streets, but he shared what he heard.ByErika Marie39.7K Views
- GossipMatt Barnes Trends After Spitting Incident, People Bring Up Derek FisherBarnes spit on his fiancée's ex-husband during an altercation. The public revisited him driving 95 miles to beat up Fisher.ByErika Marie5.8K Views
- Pop CultureBlueface Says Gunna Dry SnitchedGunna has faced a wave of artists who have called him a snitch or distanced themselves from him.ByErika Marie21.3K Views
- SportsMissy Elliott & Jack Harlow Team Up For Doritos Super Bowl Ad Teaser"You know I've been waiting to collab," Missy says in the video.ByErika Marie1.5K Views
- Pop CultureRich Dollaz's Daughter Arrested For Shooting Father Of Her Child: ReportAshley Trowers claimed she has a restraining order against her ex, but he showed up at her job with another man.ByErika Marie41.4K Views
- MusicD.L. Hughley Suggests Rappers "Talk Themselves Into Dying"The comedian discussed artists penning lyrics about their own deaths while speaking on the younger generation.ByErika Marie2.0K Views
- UncategorizedLa La Anthony Talks People Expecting Celebrities To Be UnfaithfulBefore she ended her marriage to Carmelo Anthony, their relationship was plagued with rumors of infidelity.ByErika Marie2.2K Views
- Pop CultureDoja Cat Wears Fake Eyelashes As A Mustache At Paris Fashion WeekAfter rocking 30,000 Swarovski crystals, Doja is back with another eye-catching look at Paris Fashion Week.ByErika Marie1468 Views
- MusicFat Trel Says Beef With Master P Was Over "Menace II Society" SequelHe was once one of Master P's artists, but Fat Trel now explains why he and the No Limit icon had a falling out.ByErika Marie2.9K Views