DJ Spinderella facts for kids
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DJ Spinderella
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DJ Spinderella in 2011
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Deidra Muriel Roper
August 3, 1970 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
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Deidra Muriel Roper (born August 3, 1970), known as DJ Spinderella, is an American DJ, rapper, and music producer. She is most famous for being a member of the hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa. Spinderella also appeared in The Salt-n-Pepa Show, a TV series about the group, which aired on VH1 in 2008.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Deidra Muriel Roper was born on August 3, 1970. She grew up in Brooklyn, New York City, with her four siblings. From a young age, she loved music, especially her father's record collection.
Becoming a DJ
Roper started her journey as a DJ when she was just 14 years old. In high school, she learned DJ skills from a local DJ she was dating. Soon after, she began promoting herself as a DJ in the Brooklyn area.
Joining Salt-N-Pepa
When she was 16, a classmate asked her if she wanted to join an all-female rap group. This classmate knew Hurby "LuvBug" Azor, who was the producer for the group. He arranged for Roper to audition.
Music Career Highlights
Roper met producer Hurby Azor right before Salt-N-Pepa was set to perform at the Westchester Music Festival in 1986. The group's first DJ had missed several practices and shows. They were looking for someone new. Roper was chosen by Azor to be the group's DJ and took the name Spinderella.
Success with Salt-N-Pepa
Since she was 16, her parents had to give permission for her to travel for performances. The group became one of the most successful female hip-hop acts ever. They released five studio albums. Many of their songs became platinum or gold singles, meaning they sold a lot of copies. Spinderella also produced several songs on their albums.
Other Projects and Appearances
In 1992, Spinderella appeared in the movie Stay Tuned. The next year, she was featured as a rapper on Big Daddy Kane's album Looks Like a Job For.... She was on the song "Very Special", which became a top 40 hit for Big Daddy Kane. In 1996, Spinderella was in the movie Kazaam, starring Shaquille O'Neal.
On October 21, 1997, she opened her own beauty salon. This was the same day Salt-N-Pepa released their last album, Brand New. After this, Spinderella planned to release her own solo album, but it never happened. The group's record label stopped working.
Later Career and Group Changes
Salt-N-Pepa broke up in 2002 but got back together in 2007. Spinderella was part of the group until 2019.
From 2003 to 2006, Spinderella worked in radio. She co-hosted The BackSpin, a weekly radio show that played old school hip-hop. She also appeared in several episodes of the VH1 show The Salt N Pepa Show. From 2010 to 2011, she worked at a radio station in Dallas, Texas.
Spinderella is involved with the American Diabetes Association. She also supports the Saving Our Daughters Mentoring Program. She founded the Spinderella DJ Academy to teach others how to DJ.
Performances and Recognition
In November 2004, Spinderella briefly appeared on VH1's first Hip Hop Honors with her group members. All three members performed at the second Hip Hop Honors on September 22, 2005. This was their first performance as Salt-N-Pepa since 1999. In 2007, she was the DJ for The Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav.
In October 2008, the group performed their hit songs "Shoop", "Push It", and "Whatta Man" at the 2008 BET Hip Hop Awards. On May 3, 2019, Spinderella announced that she was no longer part of Salt-N-Pepa.
Personal Life
In 1992, Roper had a daughter named Christy with NBA player Kenny Anderson. Christy later appeared on an episode of My Super Sweet 16. In May 2021, Roper married her longtime boyfriend, Quenton "Q" Coleman, who is a comedian.
