Last night, three of our favorites Salt-N-Pepa were honored by the NAACP.
Looking amazing, styled by JBolin.
From Queens to global rap royalty, this year’s NAACP Hall of Fame inductees, Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spindarella.
The groundbreaking group of Cheryl “Salt” James, Sandra “Pepa” Denton, and Deidra “DJ Spindarella” Roper, who forever changed the face and sound of hip-hop.
Breaking barriers at every level, they became the first all-female rap group to earn platinum certification, and later the first female hip-hop group—and the first group of any genre—inducted under the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s prestigious Influence category.
Their fearless lyrics, infectious energy, and unapologetic femininity paved the way for generations of women in music and beyond.
Emerging during hip-hop’s golden era, Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spindarella brought fun, fashion, and femininity to a genre often dominated by men.
With their signature confidence and “around the way” authenticity, they gave women permission to be bold, expressive, and empowered.
More than fourdecades after breaking barriers in hip-hop, Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spindarella’s cultural influence remains indelible.
Their sold-out shows and global performances speak to a legacy that continues to inspire new generations.
Over the years, they’ve received countless honors and accolades — most recently a GrammyLifetime Achievement Award (2021), a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2022), and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2025) — cementing their impact on music and culture for generations to come.
Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spindarella’s legacy is more than music — it’s empowerment, resilience, and joy.
Check Out their acceptance speech and ReVisit our “Black’s Magic” anniversary feature!
UB Celebrates: 35th Anniversary of Salt-N-Pepa’s ‘Blacks Magic’
