Salt-N-Pepa, the first female rap group to achieve platinum status, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Grammy Award-winning American hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa has made history as the first female hip-hop group to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Formed in 1985, the groundbreaking trio Cheryl “Salt” James, Sandra “Pepa” Denton, and DJ Spinderella (Deidra Roper) rose to fame as one of the first all-female rap groups to achieve mainstream success. Known for their pioneering feminist themes, unapologetic lyrics, and bold fashion, Salt-N-Pepa broke barriers in a male-dominated genre and paved the way for generations of women in hip-hop.

Celebrities gathered in Hollywood to witness this historic moment and celebrate Salt-N-Pepa’s induction. The star-studded after-party drew an impressive lineup of artists and industry figures, including (Kid ‘N Play, Maxwell, Missy Elliott, LL Cool J, Omar Gooding, Tyrese Gibson, Lisa Raye McCoy, Rich the Kid, Kevin McCall, Porscha Coleman, Jason Lee, Mona Scott-Young) and more.