Sandra Denton: Biography in Details
Who is Sandra Denton?
Sandra Denton is an American rapper and actress better known by her stage name, “Pepa”. Sandra Denton is best known for her work with the female rap group, Salt-N-Pepa.
Sandra Denton: Age, Parents, Ethnicity
Sandra Denton was born as Sandra J. Denton on November 9, 1969, in Kingston, Jamaica. As of 2021, her age is 54. She was born to parents Charles Denton (father) and Enid Denton (mother). Sandra is the youngest of her parents’ children and has seven elder siblings. Until the age of 6, she lived with her grandmother and later moved to Queens with her family.
It was not a normal childhood for Denton. She has revealed that as a kid, she faced molestation. She moved to Logan, Utah at the age of 15 because her family home in Queens burnt down. Sandra loved rock music and listened to AC/DC and Led Zeppelin a lot as a kid.
Her ethnicity is Jamaican-American.
In which school did Sandra Denton attend?
In Denton, Sandra Denton moved to Logan High School. After spending a year in Utah, she returned to New York and joined Springfield Gardens High School. From there, she completed her high school studies, and then she joined Queensborough Community College to study nursing.
Sandra Denton: Professional Life, Career
Musical Career
Sandra Denton first worked as a customer service representative at Sears. There, she met Cheryl James. Together, the duo released a single titled, ‘The Showstopper’. The track became a hit in late 1985 and they started gaining some attention.
In 1986, Deidra Roper joined the group as the DJ and the trio released their debut album, ‘Hot, Cool & Vicious. The album sold more than a million copies worldwide.
The rap group further released four studio albums, A Salt with a Deadly Pepa (1988), Blacks’ Magic (1990), Very Necessary (1993), and Brand New (1997).
Their fourth album, ‘Very Necessary’ was a massive hit and sold more than 7 million copies worldwide making it the highest-selling album by a female rap group in history. So far, the group has sold over 15 million records worldwide.
The group has received several Grammy Award nominations. They won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1995 for their song, ‘None of Your Business. The group is one of the most influential female rap groups in history and has received the title of ‘The First Ladies of Rap and Hip Hop’.
Acting Career
In 1992, Sandra Denton started her acting career by featuring in ‘Stay Tuned’. Following that, she made appearances in Joe’s Apartment, First Time Felon, etc. She then had a memorable role as Officer Andrea Phelan on the TV drama, Oz.
Denton teamed up with Cheryl James for VH1’s reality TV show, The Salt-N-Pepa Show. After that, she starred in her reality show, Let’s Talk About Pep. In 2011, she appeared in the sitcom, Are We There Yet?’ in which she portrayed Tammy. She joined the cast of the TV show, Growing Up Hip Hop in 2016.
Autobiography
Sandra Denton released her autobiography in August 2008 titled Let’s Talk About Pep. She wrote about fame, family, failures, and successes in her career in the biography.
What is Sandra Denton’s net worth?
Sandra Denton has an estimated net worth of around $15 million as of 2022 making her one of the richest female rappers in the world.
Her group, Salt-N-Pepa sold over 15 million records worldwide making them one of the most-selling rap groups of all time. Furthermore, she has also enjoyed success as a reality TV star and actress.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Sandra Denton stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches. She weighs around 68 kg. She has an attractive body figure with the measurements, 36-26-37 for breasts, waist, and hips. Her bra size is 36 D. Her hair color is black and her eyes are dark brown.
2018 Accident
Sandra Denton sued Uber in April 2020 after a crash with a Uber car in 2018. She claimed that the accident caused her pain, injuries, and wage loss. She was reportedly in a friend’s car on a motorway in L.A. when a Uber car hit them from behind causing wreckage. The musician also claimed that the accident was caused by the carelessness of the Uber driver. She has also claimed that the accident still has effects on her causing knees and neck pain which does not let her perform comfortably.
Social Media
The rapper is active on social media sites. Sandra Denton has around 20.8k followers on Facebook and around 115.4k followers on Twitter. Similarly, her Instagram account has around 255k followers.
Sandra Denton’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | November | Saturday |
| 2025 | November | Sunday |
| 2026 | November | Monday |
| 2027 | November | Tuesday |
| 2028 | November | Thursday |