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.
- RelationshipsTaraji P. Henson Jokes American Men Are "Ran Through" & Yung Miami AgreesTaraji is single as a pringle and joked with Yung Miami and Mary J. Blige about flying solo these days.ByErika Marie8.8K Views
- SportsDraymond Green Catches Heat For Wanting An End To Black History MonthDraymond doesn't understand why Black history isn't simply celebrated all year.ByErika Marie1.6K Views
- Pop CultureBlueface Says Female Rappers Have Sex For A Feature "At Some Point"According to him, "at some point," women in the Rap game who want a feature from a man must have sex with him.ByErika Marie2.9K Views
- Pop CultureChlöe Addresses Backlash Over Chris Brown CollabAfter an onslaught of pushback over "How Does It Feel," Chlöe is questioned about her thoughts on the controversy.ByErika Marie4.6K Views
- MusicJustin Bieber Cancels Remaining Justice World Tour DatesHe previously postponed dates due to Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, and his wife's online controversy with Selena Gomez has taken over the internet.ByErika Marie1.7K Views
- Pop CultureLore'l Denies Bullying Michael B. Jordan, Compares His Reaction To Will SmithLore'l says she only attended school with Jordan for one year in the 7th grade, and adds even she was made fun of for her complexion.ByErika Marie16.3K Views
- RelationshipsRihanna & A$AP Rocky Balance Work & Parenthood At Photoshoot: WATCHBritish Vogues shares a behind the scenes look at the superstars life as busy parents.ByErika Marie1.9K Views
- MusicPhilly Icon DJ Jazzy Jeff Chooses Between Lil Uzi Vert & Meek Mill's City AnthemsBetween Uzi's "Just Wanna Rock" and Meek's "Dreams and Nightmares," Hip Hop legend DJ Jazzy Jeff makes his choice.ByErika Marie3.7K Views
- MusicDanny Brown Isn't A Fan Of NY Drill: "All These N*ggas Sound Like 'Batman Beyond'"Danny joked about Drill artists adopting deep voices when artists like Pop Smoke naturally sounded like that.ByErika Marie6.6K Views
- MusicBirdman Thinks CEOs Should Be Saluted During Hip Hop's 50th AnniversaryWhile we're celebrating our favorite artists, Birdman thinks the power players behind the scenes deserve recognition as well.ByErika Marie2.3K Views
- Pop CultureWoman Says G Herbo Is Her Child's Father, Denies It After Going ViralShe penned a detailed post about Herbo and her child, but later said it was a "joke" that the internet took too far.ByErika Marie2.8K Views
- Pop CultureBlueface Claims Rick Ross & Lil Baby Want To Have Sex With Chrisean RockAccording to Blueface, the Baby and Rozay weren't trying to network with Chrisean.ByErika Marie4.2K Views
- SportsStephen Jackson Says Everyone Knew Jake Paul Would Lose To "Real Boxer" Tommy FuryHe told boxing fans to show Fury love after winning instead of hyping Jake Paul.ByErika Marie1.6K Views
- Pop CultureDr. Dre Recalls Calling Michael B. Jordan "Crazy" For Directing & Starring In "Creed III"Dre worked on music for the film and couldn't believe Jordan would tackle the "extremely difficult" job as star and director.ByErika Marie6.6K Views
- RelationshipsLatto & 21 Savage Are Dating, Says Celebrity HairstylistThe relationship has been "alleged" for years, but Moneybagg Yo's reported hairstylist is spilling the beans.ByErika Marie4.9K Views
- Pop CultureZac Stacy's BM Defends Him After He's Sentenced For Domestic Violence Against HerHe was caught on video hitting and throwing her into a television, but Kristin Evans says she wants Zac to get help, not go to jail.ByErika Marie1225 Views
- Pop CultureDDG Gets Mistaken For Lil Baby While In MilanA group of women stopped DDG and were amazed they were meeting Lil Baby.ByErika Marie1070 Views
- PoliticsBryan Cranston Suggests "MAGA" Is A "Racist Remark"The "Breaking Bad" star discussed his privilege and questioning MAGA supporters about when America was "great" for all its citizens.ByErika Marie1481 Views
- MusicTierra Whack Reveals Tyler, The Creator's Advice & Updates Fans About CollabTierra has been questioned about linking with Tyler in the studio for years, and she lays all the rumors to rest.ByErika Marie1178 Views
- Pop CultureAngela Bassett DMed Ariana DeBose "You're Fierce & I Love You" After BAFTA TrollingAriana went viral for her "Angela Bassett did the thing" line, but Bassett reveals she loved it and told the singer so.ByErika Marie722 Views
- MusicYung Joc Blames Failed 2 Chainz Collab For Fallout With Pierre ThomasIt's all in the past, but Joc detailed how a label's failure to clear a verse resulted in tension with the Quality Control boss.ByErika Marie1242 Views
- Pop Culture600 Breezy Claims Juice WRLD's GF Ally Gave Rapper's Clothes, Jewelry To New BFLast month, Ally Lotti and her boyfriend Carter Jamison were arrested on suspicion of theft and drug charges.ByErika Marie7.8K Views
- Pop CultureYung Miami Tells Mary J. Blige How She Feels When She's In Love: "In My Soul"Is this the type of love Diddy has her feeling?ByErika Marie3.0K Views
- MusicIce-T Stopped Making Solo Records Because Rap Became "Goofy"He added that "the kids started looking weird" and Hip Hop evolved "into something [he] wasn't comfortable with."ByErika Marie2.9K Views