Salt-N-Pepa reflect on the undeniable impact of them taking a stand against the Grammys in a new conversation with Will Smith.
While speaking with the star on his Wondery and Audible podcast Class of ‘88, the duo was asked about the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, with Big Will specifically asking them if they ever could have imagined it “becoming what it is today.” The question prompted Salt and Pepa to both look back on their experiences in a “male-dominated field,” particularly at the time of their decision to join the 1989 boycott.
"As women, we didn’t win any awards at that time at all," Pepa told Will. "And as a male-dominated field and taking a chance, we didn’t even know if the Grammys is going to say, 'You know what? You went against us. You never gon' be seen.' But they listened."
Salt added the moment marked something “very important” for women in their position, noting that them taking a stand “probably” led to their eventual win in 1995 being televised.
"We had no idea that it would actually make an impact for change," she said, as seen in the exclusive clip above.
On Oct. 26, all eight episodes of Class of ‘88 will be released through Amazon Music and Audible. Additional guests on the limited series include Queen Latifah, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Rakim, Fab 5 Freddy, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Chuck D, J.J. Fad, and DJ Red Alert.
Related Stories
Megan Thee Stallion Talks 'Equality in Hip-Hop,’ Shouts Out Missy Elliott, Eve, and Others for Paving the Way
In a new interview, Megan Thee Stallion said that "equality in hip-hop" isn't there yet, and shouted out her predecessors like Missy Elliott, Eve, and others.
50 Cent Responds to Jada Pinkett Smith Admitting to Selling Drugs as a Teen: ‘Free Will Smith’
Jada Pinkett Smith also revealed that she and Will made the decision to separate back in 2016.
Jada Pinkett Smith Reveals She and Will Smith Separated Back in 2016
In a new interview, Jada Pinkett Smith says she and Will "were just exhausted with trying" when they made the decision to lead separate lives.
