Acting · New York, New York, U.S.A. · Born March 28, 1966
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).
Movie2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2025
as Self
MovieA GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
2023
as Self
TVThe Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self - Guest
MovieThe Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game
2021
as Self
MovieComing 2 America
2021
as Salt
MovieUnited Skates
2018
as Self
MovieAnd I Danced
2018
as Self
MovieTaraji's White Hot Holiday Special
2017
as Salt-N-Pepa
MovieSandy Wexler
2017
as Testimonial
MovieVH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens
2016
TVTaraji's White Hot Holidays
2015
as Self
TVLip Sync Battle
2015
as Self
Only Daughter
2013
as Dancer #1
MovieYo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2012
as Self (archive footage)
MovieMy Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
2010
as Self
MovieGood Hair
2009
as Self
The Salt-N-Pepa Show
2007
as Self
TVThe Tyra Banks Show
2005
as Self
TVDancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Musical Guest
MovieRaw Nerve
1999
as Detective Valerie Sanchez
TVHollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
MovieMother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
1997
as Three Little Kittens (voice)
MovieRhyme & Reason
1997
as Self
TVThe Chris Rock Show
1997
as Self
MovieSinatra: 80 Years My Way
1995
as Self - Perfomer (Salt-N-Pepa)
TVHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as Three Little Kittens (voice)
I Hate the Way I Look
1994
as Self
TVThe John Larroquette Show
1993
as Ronnette
MovieWho's the Man?
1993
as Teesha Braxton
MovieFor Our Children
1993
as Self
TVRaw
1993
as Salt
Surviving a Break-Up
1992
as Self
MovieStay Tuned
1992
as Band Member in "Start Me Up" Music Video
TVThe Word
1990
MovieSlammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1
1990
as Self
TVYo! MTV Raps
1988
as Self
MovieNelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988
as Self [Salt-N-Pepa]
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
1988
as Self
TVMTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self
TVThe Grammys
1959
as Self
