"Rap is hardcore street music but there are women out there who can hang with the best male rappers. What holds us back is that girls tend to rap in these high, squeaky voices. It's irritating. You've gotta rap from the diaphragm."

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Source: New Again: Salt-N-Pepa. Interview with Adrian Rapazzini and Mary Wilson, www.interviewmagazine.com. April 30, 2014.

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Cheryl James

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Cheryl James is a renowned rapper and actress, notable for her impactful contributions to hip-hop and her advocacy for self-empowerment.

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