MC Hammer

Quick Facts

Full Name	MC Hammer
Occupation	Rapper
Date Of Birth	Mar 30, 1962(1962-03-30)
Age	62
Birthplace	Oakland
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Pisces

MC Hammer Biography

MC Hammer is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on March 30, 1962 in Oakland, California, United States. He is the rap icon and was responsible for bringing mainstream rap music to the mainstream through his 1990 hits “U Can’t Touch This” (now “2 Legit 2 Quit”) and “U Can’t Touch This”. His flashy choreography, Hammer pants and flashy choreography are his trademark.

He was close friends with fellow rap icon Tupac Sharkur. Both rappers were signed by Death Row Records, and MC Hammer was there in Las Vegas on the tragic night of Tupac’s death.

Stanley Kirk Burrell was born on March 30, 1962 in Oakland, California. His father was a professional poker player and gambling casino manager (at Oaks Card Club’s cardroom), as well as warehouse supervisor. He grew up poor with his mother (a secretary) and eight siblings in a small apartment in East Oakland. He recalled that six children were crammed into a three-bedroom housing project apartment. The Burrells would also frequent thoroughbred horse races, eventually becoming owners and winners of several graded stakes.

Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), better known by his stage name MC Hammer (or simply Hammer), is an American rapper, dancer, record producer and entrepreneur 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 records (such as “U Can’t Touch This” and “2 Legit 2 Quit”), flashy dance movements, choreography and eponymous Hammer pants.

He married Stephanie Fuller December 21, 1985, and they had 5 kids together.

MC Hammer Net Worth

MC Hammer is one of the richest Rapper from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, MC Hammer 's net worth $2 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Reggie Jackson gave him his stagename after finding a resemblance to Hammerin’ Hank Aaron. was given his stage name after he noticed a resemblance with Hammerin’ Hank Aaron.

He was the first hip hop artist to sell a Diamond-selling album.

To celebrate Hammer’s 50th birthday, San Francisco game maker Zynga offered up some recent player’s Draw Something drawings from his fans. Other sources/services offered “props” on behalf of his special occasion and to show appreciation for his memorable persona/gimmicks used during the peak of his career.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is MC Hammer Dating?

According to our records, MC Hammer married to Stephanie Fuller. As of December 1, 2023, MC Hammer’s is not dating anyone.

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Now billing himself as “M.C. Hammer”, he recorded his debut album, Feel My Power, which was produced between 1986 and 1987 and released independently in 1987 on his Oaktown Records label (Bustin’). It was produced by Felton Pilate (of Con Funk Shun). It sold over 60,000 copies and was distributed by City Hall Records. In the spring of 1988, Tony Valera, a 107.7 KSOL Radio DJ, played the track “Let’s Get It Started” in his mix-shows—a song in which Hammer declared he was “second to none, from Doug E. Fresh, LL Cool J, or DJ Run”—after which the track began to gain popularity in clubs. (He would continue to call out other East Coast rappers in future projects as well.)

Facts & Trivia

MC Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. MC Hammer celebrates birthday on March 30 of every year.

Hammer also released a single called “Ring ‘Em”, and largely on the strength of tireless street marketing by Hammer and his wife, plus continued radio mix- show play, it achieved considerable popularity at dance clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Heartened by his rising prospects, Hammer launched into seven-day-a-week rehearsals with the growing troupe of dancers, musicians, and backup vocalists he had hired. It was Hammer’s stage show, and his infectious stage presence, that led to his big break in 1988 while performing in an Oakland club. There he impressed a record executive who “didn’t know who he was, but knew he was somebody”, according to the New Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll.

Is MC Hammer still rich?

MC Hammer is an American rapper, entertainer and dancer who has a net worth of $2 million. At the peak of his career in the 1990s, Hammer’s personal fortune topped $70 million. Unfortunately he lost most of his wealth through extreme personal expenditures. He filed for bankruptcy in 1996.

How much is MC Hammer worth right now?

Mc Hammer Net Worth: Mc Hammer is a well-known American rapper, entertainer, dancer, record producer, and multitalented personality, who has a net worth of $3 Million US as of 2022. He was at the peak of his career around the 1990s, and since then he has achieved a lot of recognition in the music world.

Was MC Hammer a one hit wonder?

Not Pictured: Is mc hammer serious about those pants? But let’s face it. ‘U Can’t touch this’ is a better song than ‘Super Freak’ and for this he will remain remembered, and titled a one hit wonder.

Is MC Hammer a pastor?

MC Hammer
Born| March 30, 1962 Oakland, California, U.S.
Genres| Hip hop gospel dance
Occupation(s)| Rapper dancer record producer songwriter entrepreneur
Years active| 1985–present

What is MC Hammer's net worth in 2021?

However, his net worth today pales in comparison to the height of his fame three decades ago. WealthyGorilla estimates his net worth in 2021 to be $2 million.