Salt-N-Pepa’s Music Ownership Appeal Has a ‘Foundational Deficiency,’ UMG Argues

In the Salt-N-Pepa music ownership lawsuit, UMG urged the court to reject the rappers' appeal as they try to win back rights ...
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Salt-N-Pepa rewrote hip-hop history one ‘First’ at a time

Salt-N-Pepa at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony (Photo credit: Nagashia Jackson) Salt-N-Pepa, a name that symbolizes their spicy and bold approach to music, emerged from Queens, New York, in 1986 ...
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UMG tells appeals court Salt-N-Pepa termination bid lacks legal foundation

UMG argued that the termination provision “also places important limitations on when and how the right may be exercised.” ...

Universal Music refutes Salt-N-Pepa's arguments in appeals court

Groundbreaking hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa's further pursuit of the copyrights to its first four albums continues to receive ...
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How Salt-N-Pepa rewrote the rules for women in hip-hop

Before Cheryl James took on the stage moniker of Salt in the iconic hip-hop trio Salt-N-Pepa, she wanted to revolutionize the world of office and administrative support. “First, I was going to be a ...
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Rap duo Salt-N-Pepa suing for the rights to their music | Column

One of my favorite TV commercials ever was Geico’s ad for the 2015 Super Bowl. It featured Salt-N-Pepa, a rap sensation from the 1980s and ‘90s, performing their hit “Push It.” The spot opens with a ...