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 CultureAshton Kutcher Hopes Danny Masterson "Is Found Innocent" Of RapeThe actor speaks on his longtime friend's rape charges and trial.ByErika Marie3.3K Views
- MusicSammie Denies Woman's Wild Sex Story About Chasing HerA woman told a strange tale of meeting the singer and learning about his kink—but he quickly stepped in to say it never happened.ByErika Marie2.1K Views
- MusicKanye West's Stadium Recording Studio For Rent At $50K Per HourRemember when Kanye West lived at a stadium while recording "Donda"? Now you can rent the studio for a *small* fee.ByErika Marie4.6K Views
- MusicGloRilla Cuts Off Loved Ones Who Try To Use Her For Money"Money change the people around you," said the "F.N.F." hitmaker.ByErika Marie4.1K Views
- Pop CultureRich Dollaz Defends Daughter, Says She Shot Ex Because She Was ScaredAshley Trowers had a restraining order against the father of her child, and when he showed up at her job, she shot him.ByErika Marie2.6K Views
- UncategorizedTyre Nichols: 6th Memphis Officer Suspended, 2 EMTs FiredA lieutenant of the Memphis Fire Department has also been fired. However, only 5 officers have been charged at this time.ByErika Marie1.7K Views
- MusicRadio DJ Jokes That Offset Surprising Cardi B On Stage Ruined His WeddingIn 2018, J Cruz of 92.3 The Real was set to get married at Rolling Loud. Offset interrupted Cardi's set & asked her to take him back, curbing plans.ByErika Marie6.5K Views
- Pop CultureLauren London Shares How She Found "Courage" To Act Again After Nipsey's Death"I just always think about what I know Nip would want me to do and what I know my children deserve," the actress said.ByErika Marie5.4K Views
- MusicLil Meech Says Dad Big Meech Is A Big Fan Of Queen NaijaLil Meech talks about what it was like starring in Queen Naija's music video for "Let's Talk About It."ByErika Marie3.3K Views
- MusicCoi Leray Had "No Clue" About Latto's "Blick Blick" BarsLatto suffered a huge song leak and on track was the Georgia rapper spitting bars to "Blick Blick."ByErika Marie3.3K Views
- Pop CultureChrisean Rock Says Lizzo Dressed Up As Her On Halloween "For Attention"Chrisean questions if Lizzo's costume was to show love or to make fun of her.ByErika Marie27.8K Views
- Pop CultureLisaRaye McCoy Accuses Kylie Jenner Of Copying Her Look With Lion's Head Gown"We did it 1st baby," said LisaRaye as she accused Kylie of duplicating her style.ByErika Marie62.8K Views
- MusicCasanova Hopes To Be Home Soon, Says Officially IceOfficially Ice from "the Joe Budden Podcast" spoke with Casanova who is still in jail awaiting sentencing.ByErika Marie7.8K Views
- Pop CultureCiara Checks Jason Whitlock For Blaming Tyre Nichols's Death On "Single Black Mothers"He claims the video of officers beating Nichols to death "looked like what young Black men do when they’re supervised by a single Black woman."ByErika Marie31.8K Views
- TVLil Baby Gives His Mom An Adorable Shoutout On "SNL"The rapper is trending after a clip of him happily throwing up peace signs while closing out the show with the cast went viral.ByErika Marie1.7K Views
- Pop CultureLa La Anthony Praises Lil Baby For Volunteering On The Day His Album DroppedShe has a prison reform group and says Baby came to speak at Rikers Island on the day his album was released.ByErika Marie2.8K Views
- PoliticsTyre Nichols Was Kicked In The Head, Beaten, Pepper Sprayed, & Tased By PoliceFour videos have been released by the City of Memphis showing several officers pulling Tyre out of his car and chasing him down.ByErika Marie6.9K Views
- MusicMary J. Blige Admits To Being "Afraid Of Success" Until She Met DiddyThe best friend revisited the early days before the Queen of Hip Hop-Soul earned her legendary title.ByErika Marie18.1K Views
- Pop CultureSnoop Dogg & Jimmy Kimmel Go Over his Crazy Requests: Fritos, Lemonade, Hot WingsSnoop was a guest on Kimmel's first episode 20 years ago, and they joked about his demands for fruit punch, champagne, and more.ByErika Marie4.1K Views
- MusicCoi Leray Talks Grandmaster Flash Co-Signing "Players": "I Love His Positive Energy"She sampled "The Message" on her latest hit, and Coi reveals what it was like meeting the Hip Hop pioneer.ByErika Marie2.5K Views
- MusicIce Spice Was Hyped At Cardi B's "Tomorrow 2" Reference"Munch" took over the world, and Ice Spice couldn't believe Cardi mentioned the hit single on her track with GloRilla.ByErika Marie4.9K Views
- MusicLil Tjay Arrested Again, Attorney Calls It "So Unfortunate"Tjay's attorney released a statement and debunked rumors.ByErika Marie19.3K Views
- MusicT.I. Says He's A "Hybrid" Of Tupac, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, & DiddyTip says he's blessed to "take pages out of the book of legends."ByErika Marie3.2K Views
- Pop CultureShemar Moore Jokes About Time When Alicia Keys Turned Him DownHe asked her out for a drink and she apparently told him, "My man situation is handled."ByErika Marie2.8K Views