{"id":5951,"date":"2026-03-24T17:05:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/2026\/03\/tlc-and-salt-n-pepa-announce-first-ever-co-headlining-tour-qa\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T17:05:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:05:05","slug":"tlc-and-salt-n-pepa-announce-first-ever-co-headlining-tour-qa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/2026\/03\/tlc-and-salt-n-pepa-announce-first-ever-co-headlining-tour-qa\/","title":{"rendered":"TLC And Salt-n-Pepa Announce First-Ever Co-Headlining Tour + Q&amp;A."},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tlc-sppa.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tlc-sppa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tlc-sppa-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tlc-sppa-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tlc-sppa-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tlc-sppa-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Multi-platinum, GRAMMY\u00ae Award-winning supergroups Salt-n-Pepa and TLC are joining forces for a landmark co-headlining tour across North America, with special guest En Vogue. Produced by Live Nation, the TLC &#038; Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue \u2013 IT\u2019S ICONIC tour marks the first time these three trailblazing groups will tour together, celebrating decades of era-defining hits, culture-shifting influence, and timeless R&#038;B and hip-hop anthems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Spanning amphitheaters and arenas nationwide, the tour will deliver a powerhouse night of hits including \u201cNo Scrubs,\u201d \u201cWaterfalls,\u201d \u201cPush It,\u201d \u201cShoop,\u201d \u201cFree Your Mind,\u201d and \u201cDon\u2019t Let Go (Love),\u201d bringing together three of the most influential female groups in music history on one stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"fv_ytplayer_81d72acf46ec225ef7057e15e011c0ad\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"900\" height=\"435\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tfZndVJeagY?origin=https%3A%2F%2Frapindustry.com%2Ftlc-and-salt-n-pepa-announce-first-ever-co-headlining-tour-qa%2F\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The announcement arrives as all three groups take the stage together for the first time ever at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 26, airing at 8PM local on FOX \u2014 a defining cultural moment that sets the stage for one of the most anticipated tours of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>IT\u2019S ICONIC TOUR DATES: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Saturday, August 15 \u2013 Franklin, TN \u2013 FirstBank Amphitheater<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tuesday, August 18 \u2013 Des Moines, IA \u2014 Iowa State Fair Grandstand*<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thursday, August 20 \u2013 Noblesville, IN \u2013 Ruoff Music Center<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Friday, August 21 \u2013 Cincinnati, OH \u2013 Riverbend Music Center<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sunday, August 23 \u2013 Clarkston, MI \u2013 Pine Knob Music Theatre<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Monday, August 24 \u2013 Burgettstown, PA \u2013 The Pavilion at Star Lake<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thursday, August 27 \u2013 Saratoga Springs, NY \u2013 Albany Med Health System at SPAC<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Friday, August 28 \u2013 Uncasville, CT \u2013 Mohegan Sun Arena<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sunday, August 30 \u2013 Mansfield, MA \u2013 Xfinity Center<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Monday, August 31 \u2013 Darien Center, NY \u2013 Darien Lake Amphitheater<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wednesday, September 2 \u2013 Toronto, ON \u2013 RBC Amphitheatre<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thursday, September 3 \u2013 Grand Rapids, MI \u2013 Acrisure Amphitheater<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Saturday, September 5 \u2013 St. Paul, MN \u2014 Minnesota State Fairgrounds*<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tuesday, September 8 \u2013 Chicago, IL \u2013 Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thursday, September 10 \u2013 Cuyahoga Falls, OH \u2013 Blossom Music Center<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Saturday, September 12 \u2013 Holmdel, NJ \u2013 PNC Bank Arts Center<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sunday, September 13 \u2013 Camden, NJ \u2013 Freedom Mortgage Pavilion<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tuesday, September 15 \u2013 Wantagh, NY \u2013 Northwell at Jones Beach Theater<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wednesday, September 16 \u2013 Bristow, VA \u2013 Jiffy Lube Live<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Friday, September 18 \u2013 Virginia Beach, VA \u2013 Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Saturday, September 19 \u2013 Raleigh, NC \u2013 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sunday, September 20 \u2013 Charlotte, NC \u2013 Truliant Amphitheater<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wednesday, September 23 \u2013 Tampa, FL \u2013 MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thursday, September 24 \u2013 Hollywood, FL \u2013 Hard Rock Live<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sunday, September 27 \u2013 Brandon, MS \u2013 Brandon Amphitheater<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tuesday, September 29 \u2013 Rogers, AR \u2013 Walmart AMP<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wednesday, September 30 \u2013 Kansas City, MO \u2013 Starlight Theatre<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Friday, October 2 \u2013 Atlanta, GA \u2013 Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sunday, October 4 \u2013 The Woodlands, TX \u2013 The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Monday, October 5 \u2013 Irving, TX \u2013 The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wednesday, October 7 \u2013 Phoenix, AZ \u2013 Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Friday, October 9 \u2013 Las Vegas, NV \u2013 Fontainebleau Las Vegas<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Saturday, October 10 \u2013 Inglewood, CA \u2013 Intuit Dome<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sunday, October 11 \u2013 Concord, CA \u2013 Toyota Pavilion at Concord<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">*<em>Not a Live Nation Date<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>ABOUT TLC <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">TLC is the best-selling American girl group of all time and has spent over three decades breaking boundaries and empowering generations. The TLC story is one of sisterhood, strength and survival against the odds, having overcome extraordinary circumstances to become one of the most influential acts in pop music.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Their unique combination of chemistry, cultural impact and commercial success remains unmatched, with four multi-platinum albums and #1 singles, and over 30 major music awards \u2013 including five Grammys. TLC has sold over 85 million records globally, reaching #1 in almost every major country in the world. Their journey encompasses immortal anthems such as \u2018Waterfalls\u2019, \u2018Creep,\u2019, \u2018No Scrubs\u2019 and \u2018Unpretty\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When \u201cT-Boz\u201d Watkins, Rozonda \u201cChilli\u201d Thomas and the late Lisa \u201cLeft Eye\u201d Lopes founded TLC in the early 90s, they immediately broke new ground. The Atlanta trio\u2019s 1992 debut <em>Ooooooohhh\u2026 On the TLC Tip<\/em> landed a new blend of R&#038;B and rap in the charts and marked TLC out as a band with a message, with their baggy clothing and songs about female pleasure. <em>CrazySexyCool<\/em> followed in 1994 and took TLC stratospheric. It sold a staggering 23 million copies worldwide and, with \u2018Waterfalls\u2019, sensitively tackled issues like the AIDS crisis and gang violence. It was the first video from a female group to win Video of The Year at the MTV Music Awards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On 1999\u2019s <em>Fanmail<\/em>, TLC mapped out a vision of a post-millennium world with their futuristic take on R&#038;B. The album featured another timeless classic, \u2018No Scrubs\u2019, as well as T-Boz\u2019s self-penned empowerment song \u2018Unpretty\u2019. TLC laid the blueprint for the American girlband, setting the stage for the groups that followed. Beyonce said: \u201cTLC has influenced just about every female group that\u2019s out there now, and they definitely influenced Destiny\u2019s Child\u201d, while Missy Elliott says of TLC now that they are \u201cLegends. Icons. They will go down in the history books.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The rise, resilience, and rhythm of the most successful female group of all time takes center stage in <em>CrazySexyCool \u2013 The<\/em> <em>TLC Musical<\/em><em>, <\/em>\u00a0the chart-topping,\u00a0 world-premiere musical at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. from June 12 \u2013 August 9, 2026.\u00a0 This electrifying new production celebrates the sisterhood who dared to be bold, courageous, and wholly themselves\u2014and in doing so, became truly iconic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Today, the group\u2019s influence is everywhere from hip-hop to K-Pop: artists like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Doja Cat, Kelahni, Tinashe, Rihanna, Arnie Lennox and BLACKPINK all credit TLC as an inspiration, or have referenced them in their visuals. And their cultural impact continues to extend beyond music: TLC\u2019s unconventional approach to style has inspired artists in every field, as has their fearless representation of femininity and self-expression across the decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>ABOUT SALT-N-PEPA <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">From Queens to global rap royalty, Salt-N-Pepa\u2014the groundbreaking duo of Cheryl \u201cSalt\u201d James and Sandra \u201cPepa\u201d Denton\u2014forever changed the face and sound of hip-hop. Breaking barriers at every level, they became the first all-female rap group to earn platinum certification, and later the first female hip-hop group\u2014and the first group of any genre\u2014inducted under the Rock &#038; Roll Hall of Fame\u2019s prestigious Influence category. Their fearless lyrics, infectious energy, and unapologetic femininity paved the way for generations of women in music and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Emerging during hip-hop\u2019s golden era, Salt-N-Pepa brought fun, fashion, and femininity to a genre often dominated by men. With their signature confidence and \u201caround the way\u201d authenticity, they gave women permission to be bold, expressive, and empowered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The duo\u2019s story began in New York City, where Salt, from Brooklyn, and Pepa, born in Jamaica and raised in Queens, met while attending Queensborough Community College. Their chemistry caught the attention of producer Hurby \u201cLuv Bug\u201d Azor, who created their first single, \u201cThe Showstopper.\u201d Soon joined by Deidra \u201cSpinderella\u201d Roper, a DJ from Brooklyn who became one of the most celebrated female DJs in hip-hop, Salt-N-Pepa quickly became a cultural force.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Their 1986 debut album, Hot, Cool &#038; Vicious, introduced the world to the anthem \u201cPush It\u201d \u2014 a track that became an instant classic and propelled the album to multi-platinum status. They followed with A Salt with a Deadly Pepa (1988) and Blacks\u2019 Magic (1990), which cemented their reputation as bold voices for women, delivering empowering anthems like \u201cExpression,\u201d \u201cIndependent,\u201d and \u201cLet\u2019s Talk About Sex.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In 1993, their blockbuster album Very Necessary became one of the best-selling rap albums of all time by a female group, featuring timeless hits \u201cShoop,\u201d \u201cWhatta Man\u201d (featuring En Vogue), and \u201cNone of Your Business.\u201d The latter earned them a GRAMMY Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1995 \u2014 making them the first women in hip-hop to win in that category.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More than three decades after breaking barriers in hip-hop, Salt-N- Pepa\u2019s cultural influence remains indelible. Their sold-out shows and global performances speak to a legacy that continues to inspire new generations. Over the years, they\u2019ve received countless honors and accolades \u2014 most recently a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award (2021), a star on the Hollywood Walk ofFame (2022), and induction into the Rock &#038; Roll Hall of Fame (2025) \u2014 cementing their impact on music and culture for generations to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Salt-N-Pepa\u2019s legacy is more than music \u2014 it\u2019s empowerment, resilience, and joy. As Salt reflects, \u201cWe\u2019ve always represented women as bosses, as mothers, as survivors \u2014 real women who keep it pushing.\u201d Pepa adds, \u201cWe\u2019re still here with timeless music, proving that hip-hop is here to stay. And I\u2019m proud of that.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>ABOUT EN VOGUE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">En Vogue is one of the most successful and influential female vocal groups in modern music history \u2014 and remains a powerful brand nearly four decades after their debut.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With over 20 million records sold worldwide, seven studio albums, six No. 1 R&#038;B singles, multiple Grammy nominations, American Music Awards, Soul Train Awards, and three MTV VMAs, En Vogue ranks among Billboard\u2019s Top 10 Most Successful Girl Groups of All Time. Their groundbreaking catalog \u2014 including \u201cHold On,\u201d \u201cMy Lovin\u2019 (You\u2019re Never Gonna Get It),\u201d \u201cFree Your Mind,\u201d \u201cWhatta Man,\u201d and \u201cDon\u2019t Let Go (Love)\u201d \u2014 helped redefine contemporary R&#038;B and set the vocal and visual standard for the generation of girl groups that followed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Formed in Oakland by producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy, the group fused classic R&#038;B harmonies with hip-hop edge, delivering a sound that reshaped pop culture and expanded what a female vocal group could be: musically sophisticated, fashion-forward, vocally elite, and socially aware.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Their multi-platinum 1992 album Funky Divas remains one of the best-selling R&#038;B albums of its era, with more than 5 million units sold worldwide and triple-platinum U.S. certification. Across their catalog, En Vogue has consistently delivered crossover success, international chart performance, and enduring radio staples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Today, original members Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis, and Maxine Jones continue to headline major national and international events, including the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco and the 2025 Glastonbury Festival. Their recent high-profile appearances include performances for hip hop icons Salt-N-Pepa\u2019s Rock &#038; Roll Hall of Fame Induction broadcast and feature placements in film and television projects including Coming 2 America, The Masked Singer, and Lifetime\u2019s An En Vogue Christmas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Beyond music, the members of En Vogue bring decades of experience in television, film, live hosting, and branded entertainment. Their combined backgrounds include acting, soundtrack placements, broadcast performances, and cultural tribute programming \u2014 positioning them for biopic development, residency opportunities, legacy tours, festival headlining, guest hosting, television specials, and brand partnerships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">En Vogue represents a rare combination of proven commercial success, cross-generational audience recognition, they are music veterans with active touring capacity, on-camera fluency, and continued relevance in today\u2019s entertainment landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">En Vogue remains a timeless brand \u2014 rooted in excellence, poised for the next chapter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/tlc-and-salt-n-pepa-announce-first-ever-co-headlining-tour-qa\/\">TLC And Salt-n-Pepa Announce First-Ever Co-Headlining Tour + Q&#038;A.<\/a> first appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/\">Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &#038; more.<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Multi-platinum, GRAMMY\u00ae Award-winning supergroups Salt-n-Pepa and TLC are joining forces for a landmark co-headlining tour across North America, with special&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14044,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,6],"tags":[10,9],"class_list":["post-5951","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","category-rss","tag-culture","tag-hip-hop"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5951","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14044"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5951"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5951\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5951"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5951"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5951"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}