Salt-N-Pepa Sue Record Label to Reclaim Rights to 'Push It' and Other Recordings

‘Yeah We Know How This is About to Go’: Salt-N-Pepa Accuse UMG of Petty Retaliation In Fight Over 'Push It' Ownership Months After Angie Stone’s Claims Against the Same Label

Salt-N-Pepa claims Universal Music Group is punishing them amidst a legal battle to obtain the masters to their life’s work. Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton filed a civil lawsuit against the global music corporation on May 19, seeking injunctive relief, declaratory relief, and damages expected to exceed $1 million.  Deidra “DJ Spinderella” Roper is not part of the suit. She joined the group in 1987 and was fired in 2019. Documents r…

The Source |Salt-N-Pepa File Lawsuit Against UMG To Reclaim Rights To Their Songs Including "Push It"

Salt-N-Pepa File Lawsuit Against UMG To Reclaim Rights To Their Songs Including "Push It" Salt-N-Pepa FIle Lawsuit Against UMG

Salt-N-Pepa accuse Universal Music Group of holding their music "hostage" in lawsuit

Salt-N-Pepa have accused Universal Music Group of holding their music “hostage”, filing a lawsuit in New York federal court yesterday.

Salt-N-Pepa sue label to reclaim rights to their hits

The year 2025 was shaping up to be a banner one for Salt-N-Pepa. The iconic hip-hop duo known for hits like “Push It,” “Shoop,” and “Let’s Talk About Sex” was set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now, it’s also the year they’re taking their record label to court. Per The Associated Press, Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton filed a lawsuit on May 19 against Universal Music Group (UMG), accusing the music label of violat…

Salt-N-Pepa File Lawsuit Against UMG Over Ownership Of Master Recordings

Salt-N-Pepa have filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group claiming ownership of their master recordings under the Copyright Act of 1976.

Salt-N-Pepa Sue Universal Music Group for Rights to Master Recordings

Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton say they have the rights to reclaim ownership of hits including “Push It”