Salt-N-Pepa Calls Out UMG for Retaliation: The Ongoing Battle Over 'Push It' Ownership Following Angie Stone's Allegations

Salt-N-Pepa allege that Universal Music Group (UMG) is retaliating against them amid their ongoing struggle to secure the rights to their music. Cheryl "Salt" James and Sandra "Pepa" Denton initiated legal proceedings on May 19, aiming for injunctive relief, damages, and ownership of their masters, potentially exceeding $1 million. Deidra "DJ Spinderella" Roper, who was dismissed in 2019, is not involved in the lawsuit. The duo claims UMG is obstructing their rights under the 1976 Copyright Act, despite their timely requests for ownership. Their discography has been removed from platforms like Spotify and Apple Music during this contentious dispute. Fans have voiced their discontent with UMG's practices, echoing sentiments around similar claims from other artists, amplifying calls for accountability within the industry.