“This upcoming star ceremony honoring Hip-Hop pioneers Salt-N-Pepa will honor the amazing ’80s music we all love and so many grew up with,” Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez told Billboard in a statement. “We’re placing these ladies of Hip-Hop royalty adjacent to Amoeba Music and right next to the Walk Of Fame star of another Queen of Hip-Hop, Missy Elliott!”
Incredibly influential, Salt-N-Pepa was the first female rap act (solo or group) to have a multi-platinum selling album with their 1993 release, Very Necessary. The album marked another level of accomplishment for the group, selling over seven million copies worldwide (five in the U.S.), and peaking at #4 on the Billboard 200. It came on the heels of consistent success on the charts, courtesy of albums including Blacks' Magic and their acclaimed debut Hot, Cool & Vicious.
Salt-N-Pepa said they are "honored and excited" to receive their star. Stream the historic ceremony at the Walk of Fame's website at 11:30 a.m. PST.
