Bio: Cheryl R. 'Salt' James was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 28, 1966.While attending Queens Borough Colege, she met Sandra 'Pepa' Denton.She and Sandra were both studying nursing. Together, they formedSalt-N-Pepa, a rap group, in 1986. In 1988, Deidre 'Spinderella'Roper joined the group. Cheryl made her debut in acting, along with Sandra andDeidre, in Stay Tuned (1992). Cherylhas also made guest appearances, some with Salt-N-Pepa, on shows likeRicki Lake (1992) and Hollywood Squares (1998).
Tivia: Member of female rap group Salt-N-Pepa, along with Pepa and Spinderella.Studied Nursing with Sandra 'Pepa' Denton. (1985)Her Salt-N-Pepa hit song, "Push It", was ranked #37 on VH1's "100 Greatest Dance Songs".Has one daughter, Corin and one son, Chapele.Ranked #83 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock N RollWorking on her first solo album. (2001)Salt-N-Pepa have recently split up. Cheryl is working on herfirst solo album, 'Salt of the Earth', which will be released in the Summer of 2001. (2001)Attended Grover Clevelend High School in Ridgewood, Queens, New York.Daughter of Barbara James.