

The film is produced by Sony Pictures Television and directed by Mario Van Peebles from a script by Abdul Williams ( The Bobby Brown Story, The New Edition Story). GG Townson as Cheryl Salt James, Laila Odom as Sandra Pepa Denton in the Lifetime ‘Salt-N-Pepa’ Movie BGN Staff 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. The album was produced by Hurby Azor, Salts boyfriend at the time and the groups. The miniseries will also feature their greatest hits like Let’s Talk About Sex, What a Man, Shoop and Push It, among others.” Salt (Cheryl James, 8 March 1964, Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Salt-N-Pepa became the first female rap act to go platinum and experienced ground-breaking success with multiple awards, including a Grammy, paving the way for all female rappers to follow. Salt-N-Pepa made a huge impact in hip hop by being one of the first all-female rap groups, changing the look of hip hop and unafraid to talk about sex and share their thoughts on men. “ The miniseries Salt-N-Pepa follows the story of Queensborough Community College students Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton as they fall into the world of rap and hip hop, after recording for a song for their friend Hurby Azor. Here’s the official description from Lifetime: Hurby had also served as the group manager of her band Salt N’ Pepa in its early days. Jermel Howard will play rapper and Pepa’s ex-husband, Treach.Ĭleveland Berto will play music producer Hurby Azor. Cheryl James as seen in an Instagram Post in February 2020 (Cheryl James / Instagram) Boyfriend / Spouse Cheryl has dated Hurby Azor (19841989) Between 19, Cheryl had dated Haitian musician and hip-hop music producer Hurby Azor. The co-executive produced by James Jimmy Maynes and Hurby Azor. and worked alongside James and her boyfriend, Hurby Azor. Cheryl James and Sandra Denton are executive producing along with Shakim Compere, Queen Latifah. Monique Paul will play Deidra Roper aka DJ Spinderella. Cheryl 'Salt' James herself has had a fascinating life as part of the rap group, which formed during her college days in the 1980s. Townson as Cheryl “Salt” James and Laila Odom as Sandra “Pepa” Denton. Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere will also executive produce from Flavor Unit, the report states. The miniseries will feature some of their greatest hits and will be executive produced by Cheryl James, Sandra Denton and Jesse Collins. Salt-N-Pepa became the first female rap act to go platinum and earn multiple Grammy wins while paving the way for female rappers.
