Salt-N-Pepa

“Salt-N-Pepa” chronicles the rise of Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, students from Queensborough Community College, as they venture into the rap and hip hop scene after creating a track for their friend, Hurby Azor. As one of the pioneering all-female rap groups, Salt-N-Pepa significantly influenced hip hop culture, boldly addressing themes of sexuality and expressing candid views on men. The film traces their journey to becoming the first female rap group to achieve platinum status, earning numerous accolades, including a Grammy, and setting the stage for future female rappers. The movie showcases performances of Salt-N-Pepa’s iconic hits such as “Let’s Talk About Sex,” “What a Man,” “Shoop,” and “Push It.” The cast includes GG Townson as Cheryl “Salt” James, Laila Odom as Sandra “Pepa” Denton, Cleveland Berto as producer Hurby Azor, Jermel Howard as rapper Treach, and Monique Paul as DJ Spinderella.