Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), better known by his stage name M.C. Hammer (or simply Hammer), is an American rapper, entertainer, business entrepreneur, dancer and actor. He was commercially most popular during the late 1980s until the mid-1990s. Remembered for a rapid rise to fame before losing the majority of his fortune, Hammer is also known for his hit records, including "U Can't Touch This", flamboyant dance techniques and trademark Hammer pants. Hammer's superstar-status made him a household name and pop icon. He has sold more than 50 million records worldwide, demonstrating hip hop's potential for mass market success.
MC Hammer was arrested yesterday for obstructing an officer, but he paints a story of racial profiling by the police ... claiming an officer pulled out his gun and randomly asked him, "Are you on… READ MORE >
Proving they're too legit to quit, MC Hammer resurfaced to perform with "Gangnam Style" sensation Psy at the American Music Awards on Sunday.Question is ...More Who'd You Rather? Robert Pattinson… READ MORE >
Not too many people fight back when the U.S. Government comes after them for money -- but MC Hammer is not most people ... so he's standing up to The Man.As TMZ first reported, the government… READ MORE >
The U.S. government isn't letting MC Hammer off the hook for the $779,585 it claims the rapper owes in back taxes -- and has now filed a lawsuit against the rapper and his wife ... to… READ MORE >
12:17 PM PST -- WE HAVE A WINNER!!! Congrats to Paul Lee for the winning caption: "Hey superstar! Enough with the pictures, those tables aren't going to bus themselves."Paul gets a couple of TMZ… READ MORE >
MC Hammer did TWO incredible things at the Gathering of Juggalos festival in Illinois last night -- first, he wasn't killed ... and second, HE DID THE HAMMER DANCE!!!!!!!! Hammer gyrated the hell… READ MORE >
MC Hammer has a better chance of surviving the apocalypse than the Insane Clown Posse's annual Gathering of the Juggalos. So pay attention Hammer ... if you want to LIVE! Check out TMZ on TV --… READ MORE >
MC Hammer is risking serious bodily injury -- because the rapper has agreed to perform at the 2011 Gathering of the Juggalos ... just one year after TWO performers were brutally attacked by fans.… READ MORE >
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