Lifetime Debuts Original Biopic About ‘Salt-N-Pepa’ Over The Weekend
Written by Site Hub on January 25, 2021
Over the weekend, Lifetime networks aired it’s newest original biopic about legendary hip-hop duo, Salt-N-Pepa.
Salt-n-Pepa covers the life and career of Cheryl “Salt” James, Sandra “Pepa” Denton and Didre “Spinderella” Roper as they become famous, dominate the music charts and become one of the most influential groups in hip-hop history.
GG Townson and Lila Odom play the parts of “Salt” and “Pepa” along with a cast that includes Cleveland Berto, Jermel Howard and Monique Paul.
Per lifetime:
“Salt-N-Pepa details the journey of Queensborough Community College students Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton as they enter the world of rap and hip hop, after recording a song for their friend Hurby Azor. Salt-N-Pepa made a huge impact as one of the first all-female rap groups, changing the look of hip hop and being unafraid to talk about sex and share their thoughts on men. The movie follows the group as they become the first female rap act to go platinum and experience ground-breaking success with multiple awards, including a Grammy award – paving the way for all female rappers to follow. The film will feature performances of Salt-N-Pepa’s greatest hits, including: “Let’s Talk About Sex”, “What a Man”, “Shoop” and “Push It.”
Source:
TheRoot
