Salt-N-Pepa & DJ Spinderella Set for Hall of Fame Induction at 57th NAACP Image Awards

Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday (Feb. 28). 

“As pioneers of hip-hop, Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella rewrote the rules and boldly claimed space in a genre that forever changed because of their voices, style and undeniable talent,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO in a statement. “Inducting them into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame is a celebration of more than an iconic career — it’s a tribute to trailblazers who opened doors and inspired generations in a way that still resonates today.”

In 1986, Salt-N-Pepa broke barriers as the first female rap group to earn Platinum certification with its debut album, Hot, Cool & Vicious. Driven by the group’s top 20 Billboard Hot 100 hit “Push It,” Salt-N-Pepa’s raw and provocative lyrics propelled the trio to national acclaim. They were also the first female rap group to win a Grammy. Last November, Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella were inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame.

“Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella have built a legacy defined by confidence, authenticity and cultural influence,” said Connie Orlando, executive vice president of specials, music programming and music strategy at BET, in a statement. “They reshaped how women are seen and heard in music, creating space for bold self-expression and empowerment. Inducting them into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame honors a career that continues to strengthen community, elevate culture and connect generations.”

The 57th NAACP Image Awards will be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The show will air on BET and CBS at 8 p.m. ET, and across Paramount networks.