
21/05/2025
Salt-N-Pepa are suing Universal Music Group (UMG) to regain ownership of their music catalog, including hits like âPush Itâ and âShoop.â The group claims UMG removed their songs from streaming platforms in retaliation for trying to reclaim their masters under the Copyright Act of 1976. Cheryl âSaltâ James and Sandra âPepaâ Denton, the two rappers, argue that UMG is intentionally blocking their rights and damaging the value of their music.
As Salt-N-Pepa prepare for their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, theyâre also fighting for ownership of their legacy. Their legal team says UMG is punishing them for asserting their rights, reflecting a bigger battle artists face against labels that profit from their work without giving them control. The group is seeking damages and aims to highlight issues of fairness, legacy, and artist ownership.