MN2S artist DJ Spinderella is set to perform at the AfroTech Conference this November.
DJ Spinderella will be performing in Austin, Texas later this year as part of the AfroTech Conference, the US’ largest Black tech conference. Performing on November 4th, the former Salt-n-Pepa member will be opening for international hip-hop star Rick Ross. Running from November 1st to 5th, the AfroTech Conference sees a global community of 20,000+ Black tech innovators attend a series of digital and in-person events filled with dynamic programming on emerging trends, networking opportunities with industry leaders and conversations with top tech recruiters.
Deirdra “Dee Dee” Roper, better known by her stage name DJ Spinderella, is a DJ, MC, and producer who has made her mark on hip-hop history over the course of a storied three-decade career. Roper, who was 16 years old when she joined Cheryl James and Sandra Denton to form Salt-N-Pepa, was a crucial component of their sound thanks to her turntable talents. Only a few weeks after Roper joined the group, Salt-N-Pepa’s “Push It” broke out as a smash hit success, making the trio an international sensation. In addition to winning Grammy, MTV, and BET Awards, Roper also received recognition at the 2018 Global Spin Awards, the VH1 Hip-Hop Honours, and the Break Barriers Award. Roper continues to host well-liked radio shows and work as a sought-after DJ at events all over the world. She has performed at prestigious events like Magic Johnson Enterprises, Children Uniting Nations, Cisco Systems, and Glamour Magazine and her sets have also been enjoyed by guests at the official afterparties for the Espy Awards, Academy Awards, Kentucky Derby, and NBA All Stars.