AWARDS & HONORS
DJ Spinderella is no newbie when it comes to accolades earned not only while in Salt- N - Pepa, but also on her own accord, and the strengths of her talents. Take an inspirational journey through DJ Spinderella's greatest awards, honors, and monumental milestones!
NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame 2026
Inducted in 2026, Salt-N-Pepa, alongside DJ Spinderella, were honored as part of the 2026 NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame Class – a distinction reserved for individuals and groups whose musical talents and prowess pioneered the work we see today and continue to shape multiple industries for generations.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction 2025
Inducted in 2025, as a pivotal member of the iconic group Salt-N-Pepa, DJ Spinderella was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025, at the November 8, 2025, ceremony held in Los Angeles. With this induction, she became the first female DJ ever honored by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame Inductions
Grammy & Career Awards
1994
3 x MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARD WINNERS
Salt-N-Pepa won 3 awards at the 1994 MTV VMA'S for their collab with En Vogue on "Whatta Man" including:
- Best Dance Video
- Best R&B Video, and
- Best Choreography
1995
GRAMMY AWARD WINNER
Best Rap Performance for "None of Your Business"
(Salt - N- Pepa, 1995)
2010
BET HIP HOP AWARDS WINNER
In 2010, Salt-N-Pepa won the "I Am Hip-Hop" Award in honor of their trailblazing career
2016
VH1 HIP HOP HONORS AWARD
DJ Spinderella, alongside Salt-N-Pepa was honored at the 2016 VH1 Hip-Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens
2017
BREAKING BARRIER AWARD
DJ Spinderella was recognized as the first female honoree to receive the Breaking Barrier Award at the 2017 Global Spin Awards. Presented to her during the NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans.
2020
SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC. HON.
Deidra Roper (DJ Spinderella) became an honorary member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in November of 2020
2021
GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Presented to Salt-N-Pepa (2021)
2022
HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR
Salt-N-Pepa (2022)
Legacy By the Numbers
15m+
Albums and singles sold worldwide (with Salt-N-Pepa)
30+
YEARS OF GLOBAL TOURING AND LIVE PERFORMANCES
200+
live engagements during Salt-N-Pepa's 2016-2018 run alone
#1
FIRST FEMALE DJ INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME
ICONIC TOUR
TLC AND SALT & PEPA WITH EN VOGUE
From stadiums and amphitheaters to pavilions and festivals, you can catch 3 world-class all-female groups that changed the music industry. TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue will be going on a 36 date tour, starting May 1, 2026 at the RiverBeat Music Festival.
