A Salt-N-Pepa Hip-Hop Feminism Syllabus

Ahead of Lifetime’s biopic on the legendary rap group, we pulled this list together. Dig in.

Rappers Salt-N-Pepa and their DJ Spinderella pose for a portrait in 1988. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Black women’s effects on hip-hop dates back to its inception more than 50 years ago. Founding father Kool Herc had help from his sister when he threw his epic block parties. Sylvia Robinson established a viable business model with Sugar Hill…