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 Doesn't Believe NBA YoungBoy's 'Stop The Violence' Act: "I Laughed"Never Broke Again mysteriously responded to Budden's hot take.ByErika Marie4.1K Views
- MusicJurors See Graphic Video Of XXXTentacion MurderRobert Allen turned state's witness against his former friends and detailed what led up to XXXTentacion's murder.ByErika Marie3.1K Views
- Music50 Cent Talks Nicki Minaj & Cardi B: "Hip Hop Culture Makes You Battle"Fif also discussed mentoring this generation of Hip Hop artists, adding that he only does so with rappers he sees himself in.ByErika Marie1383 Views
- Pop CultureCharlamagne Tha God Is Disappointed In How J. Prince Handled Offset"Please keep the OG off IG," said Charlamagne. DJ Envy said in Prince's interview with MDWOG, there was "too much talk."ByErika Marie9.6K Views
- MusicMadonna Checks Critics, Calls Out "Ageism" After GrammysPeople weren't kind when they made fun of her Grammy appearance, but the music icon clapped back.ByErika Marie1.7K Views
- MusicQueen Latifah Doesn't Want Women In Rap To Be Used As PawnsThe Hip Hop pioneer took a minute to speak to the ladies: "Control your career, speak from the heart...represent us."ByErika Marie2.0K Views
- MusicOffset & Cardi B React To J. Prince's Insults: "BIG LIES"Prince called Offset a "clown" and alleged he helped the rapper and Cardi in L.A. when they were nervous while traveling through L.A.ByErika Marie8.5K Views
- GramJ. Prince Calls Offset A "Clown" & "Fake Motherf*cka"The tension is intensifying between these two, and Takeoff's murder is at the core.ByErika Marie8.9K Views
- SportsRick Ross Invites Rod Wave To Kick It In Million-Dollar Super Bowl SkyboxRod Wave joked about going half on a skybox, and Rozay offered an invitation some rappers would beg for.ByErika Marie6.0K Views
- MusicFat Joe Says Grammys "Jerk" Around Artists "On Purpose"He wasn't happy about the winners list and says The Recording Academy purposefully shuns huge artists in some way every year.ByErika Marie1.9K Views
- RelationshipsMichael B. Jordan Explains What He Learned From Lori Harvey BreakupHe may have cracked jookes about the split, but he's now sharing how he dealt with the end of his high-profile romance.ByErika Marie3.7K Views
- MusicTyler, The Creator Shares Pharrell's Advice That Made Him Take Music SeriouslyIt was advice that Jimmy Iovine gave to Pharrell, and it made Tyler think, "Oh, f*ck!" He said, "I just wanted to change everything."ByErika Marie2.6K Views
- TVBMF's First Lady Tonesa Welch Calls Out Series For Making Character A "Pedophile"La La Anthony portrays Markisha on the show, assumed to be based on Tonesa. However, she called out "BMF" for a particular plotline. ByErika Marie80.5K Views
- RelationshipsHalle Bailey's Sister Ski Apologizes After Calling Out DDGIt was suggested that DDG insinuated that Halle cheated, and after putting him on blast, Ski returned with an update from her sister.ByErika Marie12.9K Views
- MusicDee Barnes Calls Out Grammys For Honoring Dr. Dre With "Global Impact Award"Dr. Dre has previously apologized for assaulting Dee, a music journalist, in 1991. However, she says Hip Hop protects abusers.ByErika Marie2.6K Views
- MusicSZA Wanted To Join Odd Future Before Signing To TDEThe songbird says she felt like more of a "Clancy girl," but explained why she decided to go with TDE instead.ByErika Marie1.8K Views
- Music6ix9ine & Anuel AA's Brother Have Heated Confrontation: WatchThe reason behind the argument is unclear, but things quickly escalated.ByErika Marie22.2K Views
- RelationshipsFans Think DDG & Halle Bailey Broke UpThe couple are no longer following one another on Instagram, and DDG erased all pictures of her.ByErika Marie41.7K Views
- MusicQuestlove Details Why Some Artists Didn't Perform For Hip Hop 50th Grammy TributeHe said some artists declined to because they didn't want to be seen as "old school." Others gave "who all gon' be there" energy.ByErika Marie6.0K Views
- MusicLyfe Jennings Claims He Was Robbed Of $120K Worth Of JewelryThe singer detailed his story, saying he was in Oakland for four sold-out shows when someone robbed him.ByErika Marie1.8K Views
- MusicPretty Ricky's Baby Blue Released From Prison EarlyLast year, Blue was sentenced to 20 months in prison in connection to a PPP scam.ByErika Marie1.8K Views
- MusicBandman Kevo Wants A Refund From Gunna For $250K FeatureKevo said he can't do a song with Gunna now because he was "released and [snitched]."ByErika Marie7.0K Views
- Pop CultureRay J Says 50 Cent "Took A Dump" In The Middle Of Pitch MeetingA FaceTime meeting took a turn, says Ray J, after Fif went to the bathroom while on the call.ByErika Marie40.5K Views
- Pop CultureLauren London Jonah Hill's "You People" Kiss Was CGI, Says Andrew SchulzSchulz starred in the film as well, and he revealed what he saw during filming versus what ended up on the big screen.ByErika Marie7.1K Views