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Salt (Cheryl Renee James) was born on 28 March, 1966 in New York City, U.S., is an American rapper (1966). Discover Salt's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?

Popular As Cheryl Renee James
Occupation Rapper
Age 57 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 28 March, 1966
Birthday 28 March
Birthplace New York City, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Salt's Husband?

Her husband is Gavin Wray (m. 2000-2018)

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Salt Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Salt worth at the age of 57 years old? Salt’s income source is mostly from being a successful Rapper. She is from United States. We have estimated Salt's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Rapper

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1966

Cheryl Renee James (born March 28 1966) is an American rapper.

She is best known as a member of the female rap trio Salt-N-Pepa, which also includes Pepa (Sandra Denton) and Spinderella (Deidra "Dee Dee" Roper).

1983

James attended Grover Cleveland High School, graduating in 1983.

After high school, James enrolled at Queensborough Community College to study nursing.

1984

James dated Salt-N-Pepa group manager Hurby Azor during the early start of the group from 1984 until 1989.

1985

James met Queens-native Sandra Denton in 1985 while attending college.

After forming a friendship with Denton, James' then-boyfriend and co-worker Hurby Azor approached the pair and asked them to record a rap for a class project.

1986

They released five studio albums: Hot, Cool & Vicious (1986), A Salt with a Deadly Pepa (1988), Blacks' Magic (1990), Very Necessary (1993), and Brand New (1997).

1987

With Azor's guidance as their manager, James and Denton then formed the group "Super Nature" (which eventually changed to "Salt N' Pepa") and were joined by Latoya Hanson who was replaced by Deidra Roper joined in 1987.

1993

Salt also co-starred in the 1993 motion picture Who's the Man?.

1997

In 1997, she recorded the song "Stomp" with gospel artists Kirk Franklin and God's Property for their album God's Property, one of the bestselling albums in gospel music history.

They were the first female rap act to have gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums, and the first female rap act to win a Grammy.

1999

This was the trio's first performance as Salt-N-Pepa since 1999.

2000

James married her husband Gavin Wray on Christmas Eve 2000, although they dated for ten years before the marriage.

James and Wray have two children.

James and her daughter are referenced in Tupac's song "Keep Ya Head Up".

In an interview James stated she considers herself a feminist "in a way", emphasizing the need for women to avoid complete emotional and financial dependence on men.

Songs like "Tramp" and "Shake Your Thang" by Salt-N-Pepa express such feminist themes as female autonomy.

She was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church on a mission trip in Ethiopia with Oakwood College.

2002

The group disbanded in 2002 but reformed in 2008.

2004

James appeared on VH1's inaugural Hip Hop Honors program in November 2004, along with Pepa, but they did not perform.

2005

Salt, Pepa, and Spinderella, however, did perform on the second Hip Hop Honors on September 22, 2005, performing their hit "Whatta Man".

2008

James starred in The Salt-N-Pepa Show, a reality TV series focusing on reforming the group; which aired on the VH1 network in 2008.

The daughter of a transit worker and Barbara James, a bank manager, James was born in Brooklyn, New York City.

The middle of three children, James grew up in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn.

On October 23, 2008, Salt-N-Pepa performed "Shoop", "Push It", and "Whatta Man" at the 2008 BET Hip Hop Awards.

2009

In 2009, James was featured in the Generation Gospel Exclusive on 106 & Gospel.