Where Is MC Hammer Now?

Stanley Kirk Burrell, is an American rapper, dancer, record producer, and businessman, he is known by his stage name MC Hammer (or just Hammer), he was born on March 30, 1962. MC Hammer is popular for his catchy tunes like “U Can’t Touch This,” “2 Legit 2 Quit,” and “Pumps and a Bump,” as well as his stylish choreography and trademark Hammer pants. MC Hammer, who gained fame quickly, has also worked as a celebrity ambassador and an entrepreneur.

MC Hammer is a multiple award winner who introduced elements of freestyle music into pop rap, he is the first hip-hop artist to receive diamond status for an album. He is regarded as a “forefather” and a pioneering innovator, MC Hammer tried to capitalize on the rise of gangsta rap after being called a sellout and in response to the shifting hip-hop music scene. However, during the middle of the 1990s, his appeal diminished, which is as a result of overexposure and negative reviews, which led to a highly publicized bankruptcy in 1996.

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