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.
- MusicJoe Budden & Mouse Jones Exchange Heated WordsThere were a few verbal jabs thrown around, including Mouse calling Noreaga and Joe "two of the dumbest n*ggas on God's green earth."ByErika Marie8.4K Views
- RelationshipsMegan Thee Stallion Unfollows Pardison Fontaine On IGThe internet was snooping around Megan's Instagram and noticed something changed.ByErika Marie25.2K Views
- Pop CultureEminem's Brother Speaks On Being Raised By A Rap IconWe don't hear much from Nate Mathers, but Em's little brother is sharing what it was like with a superstar sibling.ByErika Marie24.0K Views
- MusicHarry Styles "People Like Me" Grammy Speech Earns BacklashAfter saying winning Album of the Year doesn't happen to "people like me," his critics were swift to react.ByErika Marie6.6K Views
- Pop CultureDMX's Daughter Launches GoFundMe To Finance Docuseries On Drug AbuseShe wants to highlight the effects of drug addiction as told by a child's perspective.ByErika Marie1.7K Views
- MusicJay-Z Explains Why He Doesn't Like To Be FilmedTo quote his "Oceans" lyrics: "See me in sh*t you never saw / If it wasn’t for these pictures you wouldn’t see me at all.'"ByErika Marie37.6K Views
- MusicQuestlove Reveals Why Will Smith Skipped Grammys Hip Hop 50th TributeThe Hip Hop tribute was spectacular, but it would have been quite the show with DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.ByErika Marie1.9K Views
- MusicJ. Prince Denies Making People "Check In" When Visiting Houston While Discussing TakeoffHe called it "sucka sh*t" to make anyone "check in" when traveling to or touring through the city.ByErika Marie2.6K Views
- MusicChris Brown Apologizes To Robert Glasper, Says They Shouldn't Be In Same Grammy CategoryAccording to CB, they're "two different vibes."ByErika Marie5.6K Views
- MusicGrammy Voters Didn't Cast Ballots For Beyoncé Because She Wins Too Many AwardsThe voters remained anonymous when sharing their picks, and several admitted that Bey wins so often that they just voted elsewhere.ByErika Marie9.4K Views
- MusicGillie Da Kid & Wallo Slammed Over J. Prince InterviewPeople said they couldn't believe the "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" hosts let Prince call out Offset while tensions are high.ByErika Marie67.8K Views
- MusicMelii Denies Shading Beyoncé With LGBTQIA+ TweetShe clashed with critics, adamantly denies shading the megastar and declared her admiration for Beyoncé.ByErika Marie1258 Views
- MusicBun B Says UGK Is Still $2Mil "In The Red" With Their LabelHe explained how labels make money off artists for decades while entertainers remain in debt.ByErika Marie10.0K Views
- Pop CulturePnB Rock's Girlfriend Speaks On Life After His Death: "I'm Not Doing Well"She says she fasting and stopped smoking weed to get closer to God.ByErika Marie3.7K Views
- Pop CultureNicki Minaj & Kenneth Petty Sued For $740K Over Alleged Attack: ReportA German security guard says the couple unleashed a physical attack on concert staff after a fan jumped on stage during Nicki's concert.ByErika Marie5.0K Views
- MusicNoreaga Says Cardi B Confronted Him About "Drink Champs" CommentsHe admitted that Foxy Brown and Lil Kim also weren't happy about things that were said, and it changed the way he talked about women in Rap.ByErika Marie7.5K Views
- Pop CultureChad Johnson Details Having Multiple Kids With Several Women Before Nick Cannon Or FutureHe believes his name is never mentioned in those conversations because he's "so active" in his children's lives.ByErika Marie25.8K Views
- MusicJ. Prince Sat Down With QC's Pierre Thomas To Discuss TakeoffPrince and Pee had a conversation where they were able to see "eye-to-eye."ByErika Marie6.4K Views
- MusicJay-Z & DJ Khaled To Perform "God Did" At Grammys: ReportHip Hop is taking over the Grammys this year.ByErika Marie2.2K Views
- MusicJoe Budden Suggests Beyoncé Fans Thought "Renaissance" Was "Mid"After receiving backlash, Budden insisted he liked the album.ByErika Marie2.3K Views
- Pop CultureDave Chappelle Comedy Show Interrupted By Fight In AudienceChappelle was performing Down Under when fans got a little out of control in the audience.ByErika Marie2.0K Views
- MusicChlöe Sings Aaliyah's "One In A Million" For Missy Elliott Grammys TributeThe Black Music Collective Dinner honored Missy, Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, and Sylvia Rhone.ByErika Marie1.9K Views
- Pop Culture"Euphoria" Star Chloe Cherry Accused Of Stealing $28 BlouseA complaint claims she "admitted" to taking the shirt, but her rep says otherwise.ByErika Marie3.6K Views
- RelationshipsLatto Suggests Her Man Pays All Her BillsShe says she has all the finest things in life and doesn't have to come out of her pocket.ByErika Marie5.1K Views