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Lupita Nyong'o Slays Performance Of Salt-N-Pepa’s 'Whatta Man'

She can do no wrong.
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Lupita Nyong’o is full of surprises. 

The Oscar-winning actress is best known for her high-brow performances in dramas like “12 Years A Slave” and blockbusters like “Star Wars,” but she’s just shown a new, fiery side of herself in an appearance on Spike’s hit show “Lip Sync Battle.” Hosted by LL Cool J and Chrissy Teigen, the series features celebs lip-syncing their favorite songs in front of a live studio audience. 

In an episode that aired Wednesday night, Nyong’o battled it out with fellow actress Regina Hall. She first performed Enrique Iglesias’ 90s hit “Bailamos,” but it was her second performance of Salt-N-Pepa’s iconic “Whatta Man” that really got the crowd going. The actress not only lip-synced to perfection but also added steamy choreography and back-up dancers. 

Naturally, she won the battle. Watch the entire glorious performance above. 

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Lupita Nyong'o's Best Looks of 2015
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Stepping out in Giambattista Valli at the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, on January 11. (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)
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At the Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 25 in Los Angeles wearing Elie Saab. (credit:Amy Graves via Getty Images)
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At the 87th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on February 22, wearing Calvin Klein. (credit:Jason Merritt via Getty Images)
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Attending the Vanity Fair Oscar After Party on February 22. (credit:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
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Twirling in Gucci at the opening ceremony of the 68th Cannes Film Festival on May 13. (credit:VALERY HACHE via Getty Images)
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During the Lancome 80th anniversary celebration on July 7 in Paris wearing Prada. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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At Maison Margiela show during Paris Fashion Week on July 8.
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Attending Disney's D23 EXPO on August 15 in Lanvin. (credit:Image Group LA via Getty Images)
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At the Boss Womenswear Spring 2016 show during New York Fashion Week on September 16. (credit:Craig Barritt via Getty Images)
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Hanging in New York City on September 18. (credit:Patricia Schlein/Star Max via Getty Images)
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Leaving a taping of "The View" in New York City on October 1. (credit:Raymond Hall via Getty Images)
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At the opening night celebration for "Eclipsed" on October 14 in a Christian Dior creation. (credit:Walter McBride via Getty Images)
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Attending Glamour's 25th Anniversary "Women Of The Year Awards" at Carnegie Hall in Jason Wu on November 9. (credit:Gilbert Carrasquillo via Getty Images)
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Walking in New York City on December 2. (credit:Raymond Hall via Getty Images)
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Wearing a Roland Mouret dress at the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" photo call in Mexico City on December 8. (credit:Victor Chavez via Getty Images)
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At the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Mexico City premiere on December 8 in Louis Vuitton. (credit:Victor Chavez via Getty Images)
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On the set of Univision's "Despierta America" on December 10 in Christian Siriano. (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
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At the premiere of "Star Wars" in Hollywood, California wearing an Alexandre Vauthier gown on December 14. (credit:Barry King via Getty Images)
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Wearing Proenza Schouler at the London premiere of "Star Wars" on December 16. (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
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