Rock Hall of Fame Welcomes First Female DJ Thanks to This Iconic '90s Group
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Will SayreNovember 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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This year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony became historic with its star-studded inductees.
With Salt-N-Pepa welcomed into the coveted museum over the weekend, DJ Spinderella became the first female DJ to be inducted into the Rock Hall, Billboard confirms.
The landmark moment happened on Saturday, Nov. 8 during the induction ceremony at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, where the beloved rap group was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
After a speech from Missy Elliott, the trio performed a medley of their classic hits, which included “Push It” and "Whatta Man."
The trio then made its own acceptance speeches, Billboard noted on Sunday, Nov. 9, with Spinderella — whose real name is Deidra Muriel Roper — making clear that the honor makes her the first female DJ ever inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
“When I started, it was a rare thing to see a woman behind turntables. It was literally the boys club, so I had to carve my own lane," Spinderella, 54, said during her speech on Saturday. "I had to show up. It was dedication, it was my craft and I never missed a beat in 40 years y’all… I carry every female DJ who ever dared to dream. Every woman who touched a turntable and said, ‘I can do that too.’ This is ours. Respect the DJ.”
Billboard reports that DJs who have already been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame include DJ Kool Herc (2003) and Grandmaster Flash (2007).
Also honored at this year's event was The White Stripes. Back in 2005, member Meg White admitted to Rolling Stone that she was a “reluctant rock star.”
"I’m just a very shy person,” she told the magazine, underscoring the discomfort she felt in the spotlight.
The iconic rock band was honored this weekend alongside:
Bad Company
Chubby Checker
Joe Cocker
Cyndi Lauper
Outkast
Soundgarden
Warren Zevon
Thom Bell
Nicky Hopkins
Carol Kaye
Lenny Waronker
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