Stanley Kirk Burrell, better known by his stage name MC Hammer, is an American rapper, songwriter, dancer and record producer who had his greatest commercial success and popularity from the late 1980s until the early 1990s. Remembered for his rapid rise to fame, Hammer is known for hit songs such as "U Can't Touch This" and "2 Legit 2 Quit", flashy dance movements, choreography and eponymous Hammer pants. A multi-award winner, MC Hammer is considered a "forefather/pioneer" and innovator of pop rap and is the first hip hop artist to achieve diamond status for an album. BET ranked Hammer as the No. 7 "Best Dancer Of All Time". Vibe's "The Best Rapper Ever Tournament" declared him the 17th favorite of all-time during the first round. Hammer's popularity and success waned by 1992 when he was labeled a sellout by the changing landscape of hip-hop music, leading to financial problems later in life, including a highly publicized bankruptcy in 1996.
Birth name | Stanley Kirk Burrell |
Also known as | M.C. Hammer, Hammer, Hammertime, King Hammer, Kirk Burrell, K. Burrell, Hammerman |
Born | March 30, 1962, Oakland, California, U.S. |
Genres | Hip hop, gospel, dance |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter, dancer, record producer |
Years active | 1985–present |
Labels | Capitol Records, EMI Records, Giant, Death Row, Reprise, Warner Bros. Records, Full Blast Music |
Official Website | http://www.mchammer.com |
Rapper MC Hammer, byname of Stanley Kirk Burrell was born on March 30, 1962 in Oakland, California, United States (He's 61 years old now).
He is credited for popularizing rap music with his breakout singles "Song U Can't Touch This" and "2 Legit 2 Quit" in 1990. He is well-known for his Hammer trousers and fantastic dance moves.
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MC Hammer was born in the Zodiac sign Aries (The Ram), and 1962 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Tiger (兎).
Baseball Player Reggie Jackson gave him his stage name after noting a resemblance to Hammerin' Baseball Player Hank Aaron.
He was the first hip-hop artist whose album was certified as a Diamond seller.
He married Stephanie Fuller on December 21, 1985, and they have five children.
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Another rap legend, Rapper Tupac Shakur, was a close friend of his. Both rappers were signed to Death Row Records, and on the night of Tupac's death, Rapper MC Hammer was with him in Las Vegas.
MC Hammer's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a rapper. Networth of MC Hammer in 2024 is 10,000,000$+. He is Millionaire!
How tall is MC Hammer? At the age of 61, MC Hammer height is 6'0" (1.82m).
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Latest information about MC Hammer updated on March 10 2023.
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