Salt-N-Pepa Will Help Close Out This Season’s ‘American Idol’

Salt-N-Pepa will be helping to crown the American Idolwinner in the season finale. Host Ryan Seacrest has announced a star-studded lineup, and the iconic hip-hop group will be taking the stage this Sunday (May 18) alongside a wide variety of stars. Also set to perform are Patti LaBelle, The Goo Goo Dolls, Jessica Simpson, Kirk Franklin and many more.

The three remaining contestants will perform live for America’s votes on May 18 before learning the results during the finale. Myles Smith, Jennifer Holliday, Brandon Lake, and Josh Groban are also slated to perform.

This isn’t the first time Salt-N-Pepa rocked the American Idolaudience. They performed “Push It” on the show back in 2015. The American Idol appearance comes shortly after Salt-N-Pepa learned that they are among this year’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees. The groundbreaking group, along with DJ Spinderella, are being inducted as recipients of this year’s Musical Influence Award.

“Each of these inductees created their own sound and attitude that had a profound impact on culture and helped to change the course of rock and roll forever,” said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in a statement. “Their music gave a voice to generations and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps.”