TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue Unite for Historic Performance at 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards

The iconic 90s groups come together for a special tribute to the golden age of hip-hop and R&B.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:35am

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In a highly anticipated performance at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the legendary 90s girl groups TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue united on stage for a historic collaboration celebrating the music that defined their era. The groups combined several of their biggest hits into one unforgettable medley, delighting fans with a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of hip-hop and R&B.

Why it matters

The 90s were a pivotal time for female artists in R&B, hip-hop, and rap, with TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue emerging as pioneering acts that paved the way for future generations. Their joint performance at the iHeartRadio Music Awards served as a celebration of their enduring influence and the cultural impact they had during their heyday.

The details

For the special performance, the three groups blended some of their biggest hits, including TLC's "No Scrubs", "Waterfalls", and "Creep", Salt-N-Pepa's "Shoop", "Push It", and "Whatta Man", and En Vogue's "Hold On", "Don't Let Go (Love)", and "Free Your Mind". The collaboration offered a unique medley that paid tribute to the 90s era that made them icons.

  • The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards took place on March 27, 2026.
  • The "It's Iconic: The Tour" featuring TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue will kick off in August 2026.

The players

TLC

An American girl group that rose to fame in the 1990s, known for hits like "No Scrubs", "Waterfalls", and "Creep".

Salt-N-Pepa

A pioneering all-female hip-hop group that gained stardom in the 90s with songs like "Shoop", "Push It", and "Whatta Man".

En Vogue

A popular R&B vocal group that achieved widespread success in the 90s with songs such as "Hold On", "Don't Let Go (Love)", and "Free Your Mind".

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What they’re saying

“This show is going to be crazy. I feel like this is going to be the most fun touring experience I've ever had. And I feel like we're going to feel the queens in the building, you know what I mean? Like, we earned this seat!”

— Cheryl 'Salt' James, Salt-N-Pepa Member

“Having all of us come together, it's a cultural olympian. And just being able to work with these ladies. They represent resilience, empowerment, and to be a part of that? They're legends.”

— Terry Ellis, En Vogue Member

What’s next

The "It's Iconic: The Tour" featuring TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue will kick off in August 2026, with concerts scheduled in cities like Atlanta, Tampa, Las Vegas, and Inglewood.

The takeaway

The joint performance by TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards served as a powerful celebration of the 90s golden age of hip-hop and R&B, showcasing the enduring influence and cultural impact of these pioneering female artists.