Salt-N-Pepa movie poster

Salt-N-Pepa

January 23, 2021 6.7/10 (14 votes)

Released 5 years ago in 2021. Salt-N-Pepa is a music/drama film. directed by Mario Van Peebles.

Starring G.G. Townson, Laila Odom, and Jermel Howard

Synopsis

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”. The movie stars GG Townson as Cheryl “Salt” James, Laila Odom as Sandra “Pepa” Denton, Cleveland Berto as music producer “Hurby Azor,” Jermel Howard as rapper “Treach” and Monique Paul as “DJ Spinderella.”

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 23, 2021 4 years ago
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (14 votes)
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Lifetime
  • Sony Pictures Television

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salt-N-Pepa about?

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 f...

Who directed Salt-N-Pepa?

Salt-N-Pepa was directed by Mario Van Peebles.

When was Salt-N-Pepa released?

Salt-N-Pepa was released on January 23, 2021 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Salt-N-Pepa?

The main cast of Salt-N-Pepa includes G.G. Townson, Laila Odom, Jermel Howard, Cleveland Berto, Monique Jasmine Paul.