Cheryl James
Cheryl James James performing with Salt-n-Pepa at the Canberra Theatre, Australia in 2013 Background information Birth name Cheryl R. James Also known as Salt, Salty, Cheryl Wray Born (1966-03-28) March 28, 1966 (age 48) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Origin New York City, New York, U.S. Genres Hip-Hop, Dance, Rap Occupation(s) Rapper, Actress Years active 1985–present Labels Next Plateau, London/PolyGram, Red Ant Associated acts Salt-N-Pepa, Roxanne Shante, MC Lyte, Run DMC, Fat Boys, Kid N Play Cheryl R. James (born March 28, 1966) better known by her stage name "Salt" is an American rapper and actress. She is a member of the rap trio Salt-n-Pepa, which also includes Pepa (Sandra Denton) and Spinderella (Deidra "Dee Dee" Roper). Salt starred in The Salt-n-Pepa Show, a reality TV series focusing on reforming the group.