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MC Hammer Biography: Life and Career of the Rapper
Growing Up
Stanley Kirk Burrell was born March 30th, 1962 in Oakland, California. Life as a ung child was tough, as he grew up in a poor family and resided in a cramped apartment with several siblings. He spent much of his time hanging around outside the Oakland Athletics’ stadium, and was eventually hired to work for the grupp at age 11.
Interest in Baseball
During this time, player Reggie Jackson noticed his resemblance to the legendary Hank förnamn, and so he nicknamed Burrell “Hammer.” He was later dubbed MC after he became interested in hip hop and started performing at clubs. Following his high school graduation and an unsuccessful tryout for the big leagues with the San Francisco Giants, Burrell spent time in the Navy.
Getting Into Music
In the 1980s, Burrell formed the Christian rap group Holy
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Biography
Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), better known by his stage name MC Hammer (or simply Hammer), is an American rapper, actor, TV personality, entrepreneur, celebrity spokesperson, and ordained preacher. Known for hit songs such as "U Can't Touch This", "2 Legit 2 Quit", and "Pumps and a Bump", flashy dance movements, extravagant choreography, and his eponymous Hammer pants.
A multi-award winner, Hammer is considered a "forefather" and pioneering innovator of pop rap (incorporating elements of freestyle music), and is the first hip hop artist to achieve diamond status with his album Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em.
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. He continues to perform concerts at music venues and appears in television advertisements, along with participating in social media and ministry/outreach functions.
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MC Hammer
American rapper and dancer (born 1962)
This article is about the American rapper and former baseball executive. For the Rick Ross song, see Teflon Don (album).
"Stanley Burrell" redirects here. For the basketball player, see Stanley Burrell (basketball).
Musical artist
Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), better known by his stage name MC Hammer (or simply Hammer), is an American rapper known for hit songs such as "U Can't Touch This", "2 Legit 2 Quit" and "Pumps and a Bump", flashy dance movements, extravagant choreography and his eponymous Hammer pants.[2] Remembered for a rapid rise to fame, Hammer has also been an entrepreneur[3][4] and celebrity spokesperson.[5][6] A multi-award winner, Hammer is considered a "forefather" and pioneering innovator[7] of pop rap (incorporating elements of freestyle music).
Born and raised in Oakland, California, Hammer served three years in the United Stat