Salt-N-Pepa faced arrest threats for performing "Push It" due to misinterpreted lyrics.

DJ Spinderella revealed on Drink Champs that Salt-N-Pepa faced threats of arrest for performing their hit "Push It," due to perceived sexually explicit lyrics. She clarified that the song is about dancing, not sexuality. This misunderstanding forced the group to convince event organizers of their true intentions. Sandra "Pepa" Denton echoed these sentiments in a 2021 interview, noting police were waiting for them due to the misinterpretation.