Salt-N-Pepa appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America and GMA3 on Monday (October 20) and mentioned their historic induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame even because the group suffered a serious setback with the loss of life of Pepa’s mom.

The pioneering Hip-Hop duo, consisting of Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, earned their place among the many 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees alongside Outkast and different notable artists.

Their choice marks a major milestone for feminine illustration in Hip-Hop’s recognition on the prestigious establishment.

“It feels amazing. We’ve done all the things now, right? We got the Walk of Fame and the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Grammys. We could go on and on. I don’t think there’s an accolade we haven’t gotten, so we’re very excited,” Salt said. “We’ve always taken our influence seriously, as far as, you know, we know that we impact women with our lyrics and who we are. We always say we brought fun fashion and femininity to Hip-Hop and that really resonated with a lot of women and men.”

Salt-N-Pepa broke boundaries as the primary main all-female rap group and the primary girls in rap to attain platinum standing, incomes them the title “First Ladies of Rap.”

The group has bought greater than 15 million data worldwide all through their profession, with hits like “Push It,” “Shoop” and “Whatta Man” turning into cultural anthems.

“I think we changed, or helped to change, the scope of women empowerment, and that feels amazing to be a part of that change, or to help spearhead that,” DJ Spinderella stated.

Their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for November 8 on the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Their recognition comes as Hip-Hop continues to realize acknowledgment on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with Salt-N-Pepa becoming a member of the ranks of different rap pioneers who’ve been honored by the establishment.

The group’s affect extends past music, as they helped pave the best way for future generations of feminine rappers within the business.

At the tip of the interview, each group members paid their respects to Pepa’s mother, showcasing the tight bond between the three pioneering girls of Hip-Hop tradition.

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