Quick Facts
Born:
1966-03-28
Birthplace:
New York, New York, U.S.A.
Credits:
39 Total Roles
Cheryl 'Salt' James
Acting
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Biography
Cheryl Renee James (born March 28, 1966), better known by her stage name Salt, is an American rapper and songwriter. She is best known as a member of the American Grammy–award winning female rap trio Salt-N-Pepa, which also includes Pepa (Sandra Denton) and Spinderella (Deidra "Dee Dee" Roper). James starred in The Salt-N-Pepa Show, a reality TV series focusing on reforming the group; which aired on the VH1 network in 2008. Salt also co-starred in the 1993 motion picture Who's the Man? and Coming 2 America (2021).
Known For
Coming 2 America
Salt
Sandy Wexler
Testimonial
Raw
Salt
Stay Tuned
Band Member in "Start Me Up" Music Video
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Musical Guest
Lip Sync Battle
Self
Good Hair
Self
The Grammys
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self - Guest |
| 2021 | The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | Coming 2 America MOVIE | Salt |
| 2018 | United Skates MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | And I Danced MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special MOVIE | Salt-N-Pepa |
| 2017 | Sandy Wexler MOVIE | Testimonial |
| 2016 | VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens MOVIE | Self |