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Salt-N-Pepa Appeal: Hip-Hop Legends Fight for Control of Classic Hits

Salt-N-Pepa, the iconic hip-hop duo, have filed an appeal against Universal Music Group, challenging a federal judges dismissal of their copyright lawsuit. The group claims ownership rights to their hit songs like Push It and Shoop, which they can reclaim after thirty-five years under federal copyright law.

The dispute centers around their early deals with Herbie Luv Bugs company and Next Plateau Records, which Salt-N-Pepa argue made them full parties to the contract. They believe this creates a clear chain of rights transfers that the lower court overlooked.

Universal Music Group removed the groups biggest hits from streaming platforms, causing a backlash from fans. Salt and Pepa have spoken out about the raw deals many early hip-hop acts faced, often without proper legal help.

The appeals court will now review the tangled nineteen eighties contracts to determine if the case deserves a full trial, potentially giving the duo back control of their groundbreaking sound and their financial legacy.
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