A look at the legacy of Salt-N-Pepa, who will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Right now, women in hip hop are “eating” — as they say in the biz — meaning new-school artists like Cardi B, Doja Cat, and Megan Thee Stallion are thriving.

The level of commercial success and recognition experienced by so many female rappers these days was made possible because others paved…