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.
- MusicLupe Fiasco Calls Ja Rule His Favorite Rapper: "This Is All I Need Right Here"When Lupe came face to face with Ja, he couldn't help but give him his flowers.ByErika Marie2.1K Views
- MusicRihanna's BFF Melissa Forde Celebrates Singer's 35th Birthday With MontageGet a sneak peek at the besties private photos from their fun times together.ByErika Marie10.7K Views
- MusicYung Bleu Answers Critics Who Say His Music Sounds The SameHe doesn't believe he'll ever truly be respected as an artist.ByErika Marie956 Views
- MusicBoosie Visits Vegas Location Where Tupac Was ShotBoosie posed for photos and tagged him name on the nearby light pole.ByErika Marie2.0K Views
- MusicBig Gipp Says ATL Producers "Gon' Smoke" NYC: "[They] Ain't Had A TLC, Usher, Or Jagged Edge"He also says Mary J. Blige can't match Toni Braxton in record sales.ByErika Marie1.7K Views
- MusicBlueface & Akademiks Reignite Beef Over Lil Baby & Chrisean RockThe tension between Blue and Ak continues, and this time Lil Baby has his name thrown in the mix.ByErika Marie2.4K Views
- TVPenn Badgley Calls Aaron Paul's "Breaking Bad" Jesse Pinkman Role "The One That Got Away"Paul once said when Badgley walked in, he knew he lost the role to him because he looked like a meth addict "in a good way."ByErika Marie8.6K Views
- SportsNFL's Alvin Kamara Indicted For Las Vegas Assault: ReportKamara, Cincinnati Bengals star Chris Lammons, and two others are accused of beating a man outside of Drai's nightclub in Vegas.ByErika Marie1.8K Views
- MusicMaster P Reacts To Negativity From His Former Artists: "You Still Thinkin' About Me?"P joked that there should be a seven-year statue of limitation. "You shouldn't be allowed to get on no podcast and talk about nobody!"ByErika Marie30.3K Views
- MusicBig Gipp Clarifies Saying Beyoncé Wouldn't Be With Jay-Z If Tupac Was AliveGipp suggested that if Pac was alive, he would be with Beyoncé. After facing backlash, he now syas he never meant to disrespect Hov and Bey.ByErika Marie13.8K Views
- MusicRemy Ma Calls Drill Rap "Overrated"Drill has exploded across the globe, but Remy Ma shares she's not its biggest fan.ByErika Marie2.5K Views
- SportsShaq Defends Rihanna's Super Bowl Performance Against Critics: "Shut It Up"He seemed to specifically target celebrities who have made negative comments about Ri's halftime show.ByErika Marie1233 Views
- MusicNBA YoungBoy Regrets Not Filming Music Video With TakeoffThey were all set to film the visual for "To the Bone," but YoungBoy admits he was in a "f*cked up mood" that day.ByErika Marie2.7K Views
- TVGunna & Young Thug Case Featured In Hulu's "Rap Trap: Hip-Hop On Trial" DocKarlae, Kevin Liles, Killer Mike, Fat Joe, and more make an appearance in the doc that explores the case against YSL.ByErika Marie1336 Views
- MusicSwizz Beatz Gives Verzuz Update, Jermaine Dupri Confirms Diddy Match-UpPrepare yourself for an epic return for Verzuz, because Dupri confirmed he will be appearing with Diddy.ByErika Marie2.1K Views
- MusicChris Brown Shades Kiely Williams After She Brings Up Abuse PastThe Cheetah Girl brought up Breezy's controversial past and he said he was embarrassed for her.ByErika Marie7.5K Views
- MusicChlöe & Chris Brown's Upcoming Collab Cause Fans To ClashThe internet lit up with critics who brought up Chris's past, and people quickly began arguing online.ByErika Marie4.5K Views
- MusicRemy Ma Avoids Question About Latto & Nicki Minaj Beefing Over GrammysHer tension with Nicki is well-documented and Remy didn't want to get involved in anyone else's mess.ByErika Marie4.3K Views
- MusicR. Kelly Denied New Trial, Will Be Sentenced Next WeekThe singer will return to court where he is facing 90 years for this latest child pornography conviction.ByErika Marie2.2K Views
- SportsNBA Star Bryn Forbes Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting GirlfriendIt's rumored that the woman involved is the baller's girlfriend, former pornstar Elsa Jean.ByErika Marie4.6K Views
- CrimeRapper Yung Corleon Sentenced To 27 Years For Sex TraffickingOne victim, a 14-year-old, was reported missing in September 2019.ByErika Marie6.9K Views
- MusicMissy Elliott Reveals Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Diddy, Salt-N-Pepa Mentored HerThe hitmaker also says her admiration of Salt-N-Pepa was the reasons she wanted to be a rapper.ByErika Marie1288 Views
- Pop CultureMichael B. Jordan Gets Emotional Recalling "Fruitvale Station" Standing Ovation At CannesDuring an interview, Jordan recalled the impact of the film and shed a few tears remembering being on the phone with Oscar Grant's mother.ByErika Marie1.5K Views
- MusicKanye Takes No. 1 Spot On '50 Genuinely Horrible Albums By Brilliant Artists' ListRolling Stone's list also included Lil Wayne, Outkast, Run-DMC, Prince, Madonna, and more.ByErika Marie29.5K Views