TLC and SALT-N-PEPA Announce first-ever co-headlining tour

Tickets available starting Tuesday, March 24th with various presales

General on-sale begins Thursday, March 26th at 10:00am local via LiveNation.com

March 23, 2026 (Los Angeles, CA) — Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® 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 & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue - IT’S 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&B and hip-hop anthems.

Spanning amphitheaters and arenas nationwide, the tour will deliver a powerhouse night of hits including “No Scrubs,” “Waterfalls,” “Push It,” “Shoop,” “Free Your Mind,” and “Don’t Let Go (Love),” bringing together three of the most influential female groups in music history on one stage. The ladies shared more details on their upcoming tour in a special Live Nation Q&A HERE.

The tour will make an Inglewood stop at Intuit Dome on October 10, 2026.

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 8 p.m. local on FOX — a defining cultural moment that sets the stage for one of the most anticipated tours of the year.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with Citi (U.S.) and American Express® (Canada) presales (details below) beginning Tuesday, March 24. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. local time at LiveNation.com.

CITI PRESALE: Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, March 24 at 10 a.m. local time until Wednesday, March 25 at 10 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

AMERICAN EXPRESS PRESALE: American Express® Card Members (Canada) can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, March 24 at 10 a.m. local time through Wednesday, March 25 at 10 p.m. local time.

VIP PACKAGES:  

●      Salt-N-Pepa: Salt-N-Pepa are excited to launch an exclusive VIP package for their 2026 tour with TLC. Fans will have the opportunity to elevate their concert experience with premium offerings that include a meet & greet with Salt-N-Pepa, a signed poster, and additional exclusive perks. VIP packages will be available for purchase through participating venue ticketing platforms or by visiting please.co. VIP on-sale begins Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. local time.

●      TLC: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to a VIP bar throughout the night, specially designed VIP gift item, early entry into the venue & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com. 

●      En Vogue: The tour will also offer a VIP upgrade and experience for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. The upgrade includes a Meet & Greet and individual photo opportunity with En Vogue, specially designed VIP gift item, early entry into the venue & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

Saturday, October 10 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome

*Not a Live Nation Date

ABOUT TLC 

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. 

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 – 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 ‘Waterfalls’, ‘Creep,’, ‘No Scrubs’ and ‘Unpretty’.

When “T-Boz” Watkins, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes founded TLC in the early 90s, they immediately broke new ground. The Atlanta trio’s 1992 debut Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip landed a new blend of R&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. CrazySexyCool followed in 1994 and took TLC stratospheric. It sold a staggering 23 million copies worldwide and, with ‘Waterfalls’, 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.

On 1999’s Fanmail, TLC mapped out a vision of a post-millennium world with their futuristic take on R&B. The album featured another timeless classic, ‘No Scrubs’, as well as T-Boz’s self-penned empowerment song ‘Unpretty’. TLC laid the blueprint for the American girlband, setting the stage for the groups that followed. Beyonce said: “TLC has influenced just about every female group that’s out there now, and they definitely influenced Destiny’s Child”, while Missy Elliott says of TLC now that they are “Legends. Icons. They will go down in the history books.”

The rise, resilience, and rhythm of the most successful female group of all time takes center stage in CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical,  the chart-topping,  world-premiere musical at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. from June 12 – August 9, 2026.  This electrifying new production celebrates the sisterhood who dared to be bold, courageous, and wholly themselves—and in doing so, became truly iconic. 

Today, the group’s 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’s unconventional approach to style has inspired artists in every field, as has their fearless representation of femininity and self-expression across the decades.

ABOUT SALT-N-PEPA 

From Queens to global rap royalty, Salt-N-Pepa—the groundbreaking duo of Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton—forever 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—and the first group of any genre—inducted under the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s prestigious Influence category. Their fearless lyrics, infectious energy, and unapologetic femininity paved the way for generations of women in music and beyond.

Emerging during hip-hop’s golden era, Salt-N-Pepa brought fun, fashion, and femininity to a genre often dominated by men. With their signature confidence and “around the way” authenticity, they gave women permission to be bold, expressive, and empowered. 

The duo’s 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 “Luv Bug” Azor, who created their first single, “The Showstopper.” Soon joined by Deidra “Spinderella” 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. 

Their 1986 debut album, Hot, Cool & Vicious, introduced the world to the anthem “Push It” — 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’ Magic (1990), which cemented their reputation as bold voices for women, delivering empowering anthems like “Expression,” “Independent,” and “Let’s Talk About Sex.”

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 “Shoop,” “Whatta Man” (featuring En Vogue), and “None of Your Business.” The latter earned them a GRAMMY Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1995 — making them the first women in hip-hop to win in that category.

More than three decades after breaking barriers in hip-hop, Salt-N- Pepa’s 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’ve received countless honors and accolades — most recently a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award (2021), a star on the Hollywood Walk ofFame (2022), and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2025) — cementing their impact on music and culture for generations to come.

Salt-N-Pepa’s legacy is more than music — it’s empowerment, resilience, and joy. As Salt reflects, “We’ve always represented women as bosses, as mothers, as survivors — real women who keep it pushing.” Pepa adds, “We’re still here with timeless music, proving that hip-hop is here to stay. And I’m proud of that.”

ABOUT EN VOGUE

En Vogue is one of the most successful and influential female vocal groups in modern music history — and remains a powerful brand nearly four decades after their debut. 

With over 20 million records sold worldwide, seven studio albums, six No. 1 R&B singles, multiple Grammy nominations, American Music Awards, Soul Train Awards, and three MTV VMAs, En Vogue ranks among Billboard’s Top 10 Most Successful Girl Groups of All Time. Their groundbreaking catalog — including “Hold On,” “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It),” “Free Your Mind,” “Whatta Man,” and “Don’t Let Go (Love)” — helped redefine contemporary R&B and set the vocal and visual standard for the generation of girl groups that followed. 

Formed in Oakland by producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy, the group fused classic R&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. 

Their multi-platinum 1992 album Funky Divas remains one of the best-selling R&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. 

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’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction broadcast and feature placements in film and television projects including Coming 2 America, The Masked Singer, and Lifetime’s An En Vogue Christmas. 

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 — positioning them for biopic development, residency opportunities, legacy tours, festival headlining, guest hosting, television specials, and brand partnerships. 

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’s entertainment landscape. 

En Vogue remains a timeless brand — rooted in excellence, poised for the next chapter.

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