Trailblazers of Female Hip-Hop, Salt-N-Pepa, Celebrated In New Lifetime Film
Lifetime presents new biopic honoring the work of hip-hop legends, Salt-N-Pepa.
The film, Salt-N-Pepa, which aired on January 23 on Lifetime Network, depicts the trials and tribulations of Cheryl James and Sandra Denton, two nursing students at Queensborough Community College who bonded over their schooling and a part-time job at Sears over their love of music. Later on, a third member, DJ Spinderella, entered, forming a trio.
Salt-N-Pepa is a Grammy-award-winning female hip-hop group that trailblazed the future of female rap. The group was keen to make their voices heard about sex and men, which was not nearly as common then as it is today. Salt-N-Pepa reached max popularity in the late ’80s and have only continued to blast hit after hit. Tracks like Let’s Talk About Sex, What a Man, Shoop, and Push It are all performed in the film.
We’re excited that the day is here. 👀 Don’t miss the premiere of #SaltNPepaMovie TONIGHT at 8/7c. pic.twitter.com/XwXWJOOVPx
— Salt N Pepa (@TheSaltNPepa) January 23, 2021
The ladies of Salt-N-Pepa trailblazed the male-dominated genre of hip-hop by busting rhymes with R&B undertones and snazzy beats. Being one of the first female rap groups certainly wasn’t easy, and the film highlights the struggles they faced. It’s apparent that through their hard-working demeanor and talent, they prevailed.
According to Forbes Magazine, the group has sold over 15 million records worldwide, and in 2021 they’ll receive both a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Why I remember the video and lyrics to Shoop and I was only 5 when it dropped #SaltNPepaMovie pic.twitter.com/Db8saqZNCo
— POOH (@rajel814) January 26, 2021
According to users on Twitter, fans have been loving the film. The nostalgia of seeing fan favorites from the late 80′ and ’90s is truly a dream come true. It’s even more of a dream come true to see these trailblazing women get the credit they deserve.
Lifetime released the movie for fans to enjoy for free at play.mylifetime.com.
Glitter Magazine Writer | Tweet me @gabbigabehart
